‘Sadness’ as longstanding town centre cafe shuts
A coffee shop that has been at the heart of a town centre for more than a decade is shutting its doors for a final time.
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Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter Kent
Heavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county.
Shock as bailiffs evict operators from celebrated Kent bistro
Bailiffs have repossessed a building housing one of Kent’s most celebrated eateries - leaving customers and residents shocked.
McDonald’s to shut overnight due to staff safety fears
A fast-food giant has been forced to shut part of its restaurant due to concerns over anti-social behaviour and fears for customer and staff safety.
Primary school set for refurb after devastating fire
An “outstanding” primary school is set for a raft of upgrades almost two years after it was “left in ruins” after a devastating roof fire.
Another town centre building could be converted into HMO
A “long vacant” town centre eyesore is set for conversion into a nine bedroom HMO providing “much needed” accommodation.
Evri driver and wife falsely claimed £235k in benefits
A delivery driver who falsely claimed benefits of almost a quarter of a million pounds and embroiled his wife in his scheme has been jailed.
Rider airlifted to London hospital after fall from horse
A rider has been airlifted to a London hospital after falling from a horse.
Women's safety rally goes ahead despite protests
An event discussing violence against women was boycotted after speakers were accused of using it as a "political platform".
Major route reopens after resurfacing following crash
A section of A-road was forced to close following a spillage after an accident.
Step into Kent’s colourful September gardens
From stunning autumnal views to late summer blooms, it’s a great month to visit Kent’s beautiful gardens.
Mourners to gather to say farewell to tragic four-year-old
Hundreds of mourners are expected to pay their respects as a four-year-old killed in a fatal crash is laid to rest.
‘It might be one of Kent’s smallest restaurants, but it’s pulling big punches’
Our reviewer takes in one of Kent’s smallest restaurants after its recent recognition in a national gastronomy guide to find out how it fares…
Child rapist who fled country jailed after extradition
A sex offender who subjected a 13-year-old girl to a “terrifying” ordeal is now behind bars.
Road shut after 6ft-deep sinkhole opens up
A main road has been shut after a large sinkhole opened up in the carriageway.
Shocking footage as shopkeeper pulled by hair and slammed into car
A shop owner was attacked and had chunks of her hair pulled out as she was slammed into a car by a suspected shoplifter.
Inquest opens into death of boy, 4, hit by bus
A four-year-old boy died after “running out into the road” and being struck by a bus, an inquest has heard.
‘I knew something was wrong’: Mum’s fight after baby’s life-changing condition dismissed as reflux
A first-time mum told her baby “screaming all night and day in pain” was normal has learned she has dystonia and cerebral palsy.
Road shut as cyclist airlifted to hospital in ‘serious condition’
There is traffic “carnage” on a major route this morning following an incident involving a cyclist and a van.
One of Kent’s oldest pubs sees price slashed before going under hammer
A city’s oldest pub is set to go under the hammer this month with a dramatically reduced price.