American fast food giant opens first UK store in Kent
An American fast food giant has opened its first UK restaurant right here in Kent.
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Fears as bitter funding dispute threatens specialist college’s future
A bitter funding dispute between school leaders and council bosses is threatening the future of a specialist college for vulnerable young people.
Bankrupt builder scammed customer out of more than £30k
A cowboy builder who conned a customer out of more than £30,000 for home improvements has been hauled before a court.
Caught on CCTV: Is this the same graffiti vandal who desecrated cemetery?
CCTV footage has shown wall-mounted ashtrays being smashed and walls being sprayed by a suspected serial vandal.
‘It’s like living next to a jungle and prison camp: Nobody wants this’
Frustrated neighbours say they are living next to a “jungle” as fencing remains around a popular green used by dog walkers for 50 years.
‘Green not greed’: Campaigners oppose new plans for up to 150 homes on farmland
Early plans for a development on farmland have been revealed, but campaigners have already expressed their opposition to building on the green belt.
‘Folkestone Harbour Arm is buzzing - but ours has a number of difficulties’
A much-hyped waterfront development is struggling with a lack of footfall and has “a number of difficulties”, a council leader has admitted.
Man in 70s dies after medical incident in street
A man in his 70s has died after suffering a medical incident near a college, police have confirmed.
‘Humans are designed to be dead by the age of 30 - I’m a modern medical miracle’
KentOnline’s Melissa Todd reflects on the joys of still being alive, despite her body’s attempts to fall apart…
Hotel planned for former opera house
There are plans to create a 14-bed hotel in one of a town’s key historic buildings.
Woman avoids jail after punching love rival outside shop and accusing her of affair
A woman punched a lover rival in the face while accusing her of sleeping with her boyfriend in an unprovoked attack.
‘We’re expected to endure it quietly - but silence helps no one’
Menopause affects almost every woman, yet many still endure it in silence.
'We're bringing back under-18s nights to help crack down on anti-social behaviour'
A nightclub boss says he hopes hosting discos for teenagers can help tackle a town’s anti-social behaviour problem.
‘There’s no justice!’: Family’s anger after man dies day before child sex abuse trial begins
A 69-year-old man accused of several child sex abuse offences took his own life in prison.
Russell Tovey launches new book for budding creatives
The actor and art collector will be joined by his fellow podcast host, Robert Diament, to talk about Art School (in a Book).
Nursery rated ‘outstanding’ for third time in a row
A nursery praised as a “hub of care and respect” has scored top Ofsted marks following a recent inspection.
Rare coins stolen and museum displays smashed in overnight burglary
A museum at a 15th-century building was targeted during an overnight burglary.
Footage shows moment police find prolific thief hiding under bed
Footage shows the moment a prolific thief was arrested by police as he hid under his bed.
Man dies after being hit by train on level crossing
Transport police have confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train on a level crossing.
Police prepare for further anti-immigration protest
Police are putting plans in place ahead of another protest over accommodation being used to house young asylum seekers.