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Huge empty leisure centre site goes on market
A former leisure centre has been put on the market following its sudden closure and is expected to attract a “diverse range of property investors”.
Delays on railway due to person on tracks
Passengers faced delays on the railway following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
Loved ones gather to remember popular teen killed in tragic accident
The loved ones of an 18-year-old killed in a tragic railway accident have gathered this afternoon to hold a “lovely celebration” of his life.
Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme
Developers leading the transformation of a historic seafront landmark have made a shock announcement they have quit the project.
Olympic champion in fight to save town’s sports centre
An Olympic swimming champion has pleaded for a new owner to come forward to take over a town’s sports centre which has been put up for sale.
Bomb squad called to medical facility
A road was cordoned off and the bomb squad called to a medical facility following reports of a suspicious package.
Sadness at closure of popular charity shop after ‘financial review’
Residents are in dismay following the “tough decision” to shut a high street charity shop in a bid to save money.
‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’
The site of an abandoned seafront development has been left in a “mess” and must be cleared immediately, a councillor says.
London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes
Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.
‘It’s a win-win’: MP backs free schools project ‘countering the gender imbalance’
Girls are being encouraged to consider STEM subjects at schools.
Tragic crash was ‘unavoidable’ from moment boy, 7, stepped into road
A van driver who knocked down and killed a seven-year-old boy would have only had a split-second to react before the collision, an inquest has heard.
Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach
A coastguard helicopter was spotted searching for a kayaker near a popular beach.
Near 100 home Kent estate approved despite 'genuine' flooding and sewage fears
Plans for almost 100 new homes have been approved despite “genuine concerns” about flooding and whether the sewer system will be able to cope
Men caught 'interfering' with badger sett at Kent beauty spot
The pair have been fined
Missing teenager found safe by police
Officers have located a 16-year-old girl reported missing on Monday.
‘I ran out of money and it was making me ill - I had to close the pub’
A landlady has closed her struggling pub after running out of money to pay the bills and becoming ill from the stress of trying to keep it afloat.
‘Piggy in the middle’ Kent footballer goes viral after kicking goalie
A non-league footballer has gone viral after being caught up in a game of “piggy in the middle” and kicking the opposition goalkeeper in frustration.
Kent 80 home estate approved despite previous developer going bust
Work on plans for the new development has taken four years
‘Massive bang’ as huge lorry fire on M20 makes houses shake
Shocked villagers heard a "massive bang" as a huge lorry fire on the M20 made their houses shake.
Kent man jailed after smuggling 350kg of cocaine on boat
A 56-year-old Kent man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence for his role in a cocaine smuggling plot.