Ex-cop accused of molesting colleagues no longer faces criminal proceedings
A former police constable accused of molesting two female colleagues is no longer facing criminal proceedings.
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‘We will restore order’: Reform UK announces raft of new immigration policies in Dover
Reform UK has announced plans to “track down, detain and deport all illegal migrants in the UK” at a press conference in Dover today.
Man stabbed in face and another in leg as violence erupted at pub
A man was stabbed in the face and another in the leg as violence erupted at a seaside pub.
Men deny murdering warehouse worker stabbed to death
Two men have denied murdering a warehouse worker who died after being stabbed in the chest.
Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth time
A prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in a bid to escape arrest.
Plans revived for Kent town’s first McDonald’s at former Table Table restaurant
Plans have been revived to open a Kent town’s first McDonald’s in a former Table Table restaurant.
Former arcade building set for new life as sports lounge
A pool, darts and snooker club boss is taking over part of an empty amusements building which has been shut for several years.
New farmers’ market to open at primary school
The new monthly market will bring together local produce and artisan goods from independent traders.
Works to replace historic railway bridge set to begin
Works to replace a bridge on a historic railway line that runs steam trains through scenic countryside are set to begin today.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Greggs pulls plans to open branch in ‘trendy’ Kent high street
Plans to open a Greggs in one of the world’s “coolest” high streets have been scrapped after hundreds of objections.
Half-built office block to be turned into homes despite objection from tourist attraction
Plans have been approved to transform a half-built office block into new homes – despite fears it will impact a nearby tourist attraction.
New big name could join M&S and The Range at ‘gridlocked’ retail park
Plans to build a new unit at a retail park have been submitted, but some residents have concerns over increased traffic to the “gridlocked” area.
Blockbuster partly filmed at iconic Kent site wins BAFTA
A Hollywood blockbuster partly shot in Kent has enjoyed success tonight at this year’s BAFTA Film Awards in London.
Bid for five-storey six-bedroom home at old seafront hotel rejected
Plans to turn part of a former seafront hotel into a six-bedroom house have been rejected.
Kent railway line to reopen after £10m project on county’s busiest junction
A £10 million project that forced Kent’s busiest railway junction and several stations to shut will come to an end this evening.
‘Woke and ridiculous’: Fierce reaction as gym invites men to go elsewhere on International Women’s Day
A leisure centre’s plan to mark International Women’s Day by inviting its male members to attend a different gym has sparked a fierce online backlash.
Armed robber risked return to prison over £5 snacks and protein shake at Aldi
An armed robber who once raided a bookmarkers at gunpoint risked a return to prison – after failing to pay for snacks he tucked into at Aldi.
Savers to open new high street store after transforming eyesore site
A new Savers store will open next week as it revives a large high street shop unit that has been without a permanent tenant for years.
Housing bid for former leisure centre finally wins approval after hold-up
A vacant leisure centre will finally be transformed into new homes and shops after passing the last planning hurdle.