Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut
A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.
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Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle
A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.
Reform’s Robert Jenrick says Kent ‘sick to death of illegal immigration’
Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has asked Kent voters to tell the government the county is “sick to death” of illegal immigration.
Person taken to hospital after fire at home
A person has been taken to hospital after a garage fire.
‘Very risky’ 760-home scheme that would see village double in size approved
A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been granted approve despite fierce opposition.
‘Massive relief’ as court throws out animal sanctuary noise nuisance case
A legal battle is over after magistrates dismissed claims against a popular charity that the animals were too noisy.
Demolition work takes place at fire-ravaged former cinema
Demolition work has taken place at a fire-ravaged former cinema after the site was deemed unsafe.
Lorry driver charged after serious crash with stationary car
A lorry driver has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving as police continue to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp
Construction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool.
‘Barbaric’ couple forced children into animal pens and made one eat cow tongue
A “barbaric” couple who forced foster children into animal enclosures and made one eat a cow tongue have been jailed for two and a half years.
‘Fixing our waterways won’t be quick - we should not pretend otherwise’
MP Sojan Joseph says more work is needed to push for improvements to the infrastructure of our waterways.
‘It’s amazing!’ Vandalised ‘grotty’ underpass gets £8k makeover
A vandalised pedestrian tunnel has been transformed into a “vibrant new local landmark” following an £8,000 restoration project.
Air ambulance lands at school after ‘concern for welfare’ of person in nearby street
An air ambulance landed at a primary school after concerns for a person’s welfare in a nearby street.
Man found dead after police cordon off park toilets
Police have confirmed a man has died after officers were called and blocked off public toilets in a park.
Witness appeal after double stabbing near county hall
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were stabbed near Kent County Council’s headquarters.
Heritage railway attraction to host first spring ale and cider festival
The new festival is part of a fundraising campaign to help rebuild a bridge along the railway line.
'He’d be so proud I've found a way to bring joy back into our lives'
A mum who created an award-winning podcast after losing her husband in a scuba tragedy has published her first book about coping with grief.
‘We need a school or GP surgery more than 220 council homes’
New artist’s impressions reveal how 220 council homes could look - but residents say the scheme should include a school or GP surgery.
Police appeal for missing teen last seen two days ago
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing 18-year-old.
Formal notice given to ‘dispose’ of derelict former school ‘left to rot’
Kent County Council has formally put forward a notice to sell a former secondary school site deemed a “surplus to operational requirements”.