‘Bringing back international trains to empty station could be worth millions’
The return of international trains to a “forgotten” station could boost the south east’s economy by about half a billion a year, new research shows.
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Family distraught after shock death of football-mad dad who collapsed at gym
Family and friends of a “simply brilliant” football coach have been left in shock and grief after he collapsed at a gym and later died in hospital.
Popular comic shop targeted by arsonists in act of ‘senseless vandalism’
A comic book shop owner has hit out at “senseless vandalism" after his store was set on fire.
‘Michael McIntyre pranked me in front of millions - I’ve had to grow a beard to stop being recognised’
The man at the centre of Michael McIntyre’s most-watched prank says he’s still being recognised in the street after his TV appearance went viral.
Burglars target ultrasound clinic at doomed shopping centre
An ultrasound clinic has been left with a bill for hundreds of pounds, months before it will be turfed out of a soon-to-be demolished shopping centre.
Vandalism at nature reserve: ‘It could be a disgruntled dog walker’
Vandals have caused hundreds of pounds of damage at a charity-run beauty spot.
Missing man found
Police appealing for information to help find a missing man have confirmed he has been found safe.
Former care home may be used for asylum seeker children
A former care home looks set to be used for unaccompanied child asylum seekers.
Planning roundup: Huge student accommodation tweaks and demolition at religious building
A wide range of planning applications have been submitted across a Kent district this month.
‘My heart is broken that I have to leave my little shop’
A sandwich shop described as a “healing place” for customers due to its community spirit has closed its doors.
Audi driver remains in ‘serious condition’ month on from crash
The driver of an Audi remains in a serious condition in a London hospital after crashing into a garden fence.
‘Getting a GP appointment is almost impossible’: Plans for 85 homes approved despite objections
A lack of GP appointments, school places and even fresh drinking water has not stopped a council approving 85 new homes in a village.
High street cordoned off as police and forensics investigate incident outside Sports Direct
Police sealed off part of a high street last night as detectives and forensic investigators were called to a serious incident.
Main road to close this weekend for resurfacing works
A busy road will be shut this weekend, including overnight, while road resurfacing works are underway.
‘Dangerous bikers tearing through our town must be stopped’
Residents have called for action against a rise in “dangerous” bikers across a Kent town.
Two arrests after victim of ‘serious assault’ airlifted to hospital
Two suspects have been arrested after a reported serious assault on a man who has been airlifted to a London hospital.
‘This film is a celebration of the older generation’
The cast of the Thursday Murder Club, including Pierce Brosnan and Celia Imrie, shares why it’s important to celebrate the older generation.
‘It’s a blow’: Major route reopens for first time in two months - but more works planned
A road used by thousands of drivers every day has reopened after a two-month closure - but more works are set to follow in a move labelled a “blow”.
Investigation launched after surveillance drone catches fire
The Home Office has launched an investigation after a drone caught fire while being transported.
Kent’s councils now £2.3 billion in debt – but two don’t owe a penny
The financial pressure facing local councils has been laid bare by new figures revealing debt levels across Kent have rocketed by more than £164m.