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Crews battle huge fire at historic former hotel
Crews are battling a blaze at a historic, Grade II-listed former hotel, which started in the early hours of this morning.
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Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade
A Kent service station has been ranked the best in the UK for lorry drivers.
Police chase through multi-storey Asda car park
A driver who went the wrong direction down a one-way road led police on a foot chase through a multi-storey Asda car park.
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Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list
A council has purchased 26 properties at a new-build estate which will be used as affordable homes, the first to be built for many years in the area.
‘It’s incredible!’ KentOnline staff and teachers help raise £1k at quiz night
Almost £1,000 was raised during a charity quiz night where local journalists vied against teachers.
Primary school to rent ‘basic’ mobiles to parents under smartphone ban
A primary school is set to rent basic mobile phones to families as part of efforts to successfully implement a smartphone ban among pupils.
Costa customers ‘scared’ after ceiling collapses during lunch service
A husband and wife who had headed to their regular coffee spot were “shocked” when part of the ceiling fell through above the counter.
Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre
A man was taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews were called to an incident in a town centre.
Missing man in ‘black beanie’ may have travelled out the county by foot or bus
Police are appealing for help to locate a missing 57-year-old man they believe may have travelled out of Kent on foot or via the bus network.
Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town
Six lorries from a leading film studio were pictured parked up in a coastal town this morning.
Seven ‘outstanding’ new businesses to open at seaside attraction
Seven “outstanding” new businesses are coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm, including its first-ever authentic Nepalese street food offering.
Call 999 if you see missing man believed to be in Lydd
He is believed to be in the area of Rye High Street, but also has known connections to Folkestone
Two men to appear in court after drugs and cash seized during Kent property search
They were both charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, heroin and cannabis
Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life
Plans for a huge bus station overhaul in an “up and coming part of town” have been approved despite fears it will encourage anti-social behaviour.
Three arrests after emergency services descend on pub
Police have arrested three people after officers and paramedics were called to a pub.
'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'
The growing tension between hitting ambitious housing targets and existing residents’ wishes to conserve their area is exemplified in a Kent village.
Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge
A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.
Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’
A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.
Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones
The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.
Kent criminals ordered to pay back more than £5 million over the past year
Officers recovered cash, as well as Rolex and Cartier watches