Man, 18, arrested after teenage girl ‘sexually assaulted’ on bus
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a teenager was allegedly “touched over her clothing” on a bus.
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Labour hold onto MP’s seat at by-election
Labour have held onto their seat on a borough council following a by-election prompted by the resignation of a councillor to become the town’s MP.
Investigation after two cats found dead with ‘crushed’ skulls
An investigation has been launched after two pets were found with “horrendous” injuries.
Fresh plans for one of Kent’s largest HMOs
Plans to turn disused student housing into one of Kent’s largest HMOs have been downsized after previously being rejected.
New escape room opens at leisure complex
New escape rooms are now open at a multimillion-pound leisure complex, which has previously been described as a “ghost town”.
‘Could the party really be over for the big two of British politics?’
As counting begins, our local democracy reporter looks at the rise of minor parties and how Britain has become a multi-party democracy.
Plumes of smoke seen from border facility as explosions lead to huge fire
Plumes of thick black smoke can be seen billowing this morning after several explosions sparked a serious fire.
Police helicopter scrambled to search for missing person
A helicopter was seen searching a town after concerns were raised for a person.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with ambulance outside Sainsbury’s
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after a crash with an ambulance outside a Sainsbury’s store.
Plans for expansion of popular wildlife park including ‘one of UK’s largest’ tiger houses
A Kent animal park has unveiled ambitious plans to build one of the country’s largest indoor tiger houses.
Reform win control of Kent County Council
Reform UK has surged to victory and taken control of Kent County Council.
New design for controversial footbridge due to ‘high costs’
Plans for a footbridge over a railway line have been resubmitted after high costs scuppered the previous design.
‘It’s a shopping centre - not an amusement park!’
Plans to install a Ferris wheel at a shopping centre have split opinion - with one resident saying the site “isn’t an amusement park”.
‘I have a brain tumour but had to fight to get my £2,700 family holiday refunded'
A mum who was forced to cancel her dream holiday after being diagnosed with a brain tumour had to fight with an airline for a refund.
French teacher banned after helping pupils cheat in exams
A teacher has been banned from the profession after she was found to have mouthed answers to her students during their exams.
Can’t be doing with the outlet centre? Secret Drinker has a more sociable alternative
Give the shops a swerve, and try a hidden gem of a pub that’s working on a new designer look.
Two charged in Liverpool following attempted robbery at village shop
Two men living hundreds of miles from Kent have been charged after an attempted robbery at a supermarket store which allegedly saw staff threatened.
Work underway for ‘first of its kind’ £10m holiday park leisure facility
Bosses at a Kent holiday park have announced work is underway on a leisure facility which will soon host a new pool and water slide.
Popular tourist spot to shut for ‘essential works’
A popular tourist spot is set to close to visitors to allow “essential works” to take place.
Membership prices at new David Lloyd club in Kent spark debate
Membership prices at a swanky new leisure club in Kent have divided opinion after being revealed for the first time today.