Facelift planned for shopping centre entrance as plans to stack 24 flats ‘on top’ emerge
A town’s high street could be in for a minor makeover as part of plans to build new homes on top of part of a shopping mall.
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Major health care provider to close HQ for nearly two months
The headquarters of a health care provider is to shut temporarily for works, forcing thousands of patients to go elsewhere for services.
Predator has ‘lenient’ sentence increased after ‘appalling’ sexual assault on child
A 35-year-old man who sexually assaulted a young girl after plying her with alcohol and drugs has had his sentence increased.
Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term
Families on a budget can enjoy outdoor trails, autumnal crafts, scary films and more, all for less than £5.
Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots
A gambling-addict who swindled her local authority employers out of huge sums of cash while in charge of housing benefit payments has avoided jail.
‘Our high street is plagued by drug addicts and drunks - but nothing is ever done’
Worried residents have expressed fears over the safety of their high street after reports of “repeat” break-ins and rowdy behaviour.
Riverside pub shuts for major £335k revamp as part of ‘Two Door Pub’ concept
Customers of a riverside pub will be getting two for the price of one when it reopens with plans for both a locals’ bar and a family lounge.
Man charged after teacher injured in suspected acid attack at pub
A 22-year-old is due in court after an assistant head teacher was injured in a suspected acid attack in a pub garden.
Candlelit concerts to bring music of Queen and Hans Zimmer to life
Fans can hear rock hits and film scores performed by a string ensemble in the glow of thousands of candles.
Man taken to hospital after being ‘punched’ by unknown attacker
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly punched by another man as he walked down a high street.
‘The wait is over’: Major coffee shop chain opens at shopping centre
A national coffee and bakery branch has replaced a former shoe store at the front of a outlet mall.
New swimming pool and major homes works among latest applications
Plans submitted to a council include upgrades to a leisure centre’s gym facilities and the construction of a pool at an historic farm property.
‘I thought it was a rocket!’: Strange streak spotted in sky over Kent
A strange streak, which looked like a rocket launch, has caused a stir in the county.
Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand
An NHS trust which has been ordered to make significant improvements has changed its name as it hopes to better help people access support.
Parents heartbroken after ‘happy and smiley’ baby boy dies from rare condition
Grieving parents have paid tribute to their five-month-old who died just weeks after undergoing surgery for a rare heart condition.
Dog owner lied to police after cockapoo attacked girl, 3, near school
A court has heard how a cockapoo owner left the scene and then lied to police after her dog attacked and seriously injured a child near a school.
When devastating floods left Kent underwater
Incredible archive pictures show how the county was submerged in water after the heaviest rainfall in decades.
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train near a railway bridge.
Family pays tribute to ‘sassy little warrior’ after sudden death aged five
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the funeral of a young girl who died after a battling a rare heart condition.
Police still searching for suspects after BMW crashes in A2 chase
Officers are trying to identify suspects after a “suspicious” car which failed to stop for police crashed on a roundabout following a police pursuit.