‘Dilapidated’ offices could become 19-bed HMO with podcast studios, gym and cinema
Proposals for a 19-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) with podcast studios and a cinema have been submitted.
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Missing teen, 18, found safe
An 18-year-old who was reported missing has been found safe.
Schools warn parents about posts on TikTok and Snapchat inciting violence between pupils
Police say children thinking of joining organised violence between pupils at different schools should “think again” as warnings issued to parents.
‘Monster who sexually violated my horse is still on the loose’
A woman is appealing for help from the public to find an intruder who was captured on CCTV allegedly performing a sex act on her horse.
Decision on plans for 690 homes taken out of council’s hands
Two separate plans for housing totalling 690 homes are to be decided by a planning inspector after a council took too long to reach a judgement.
One of Kent’s last surviving Claire’s closing down
A once-popular high street accessories chain is closing one of its last surviving Kent stores.
Busy road closed after accident involving police car on emergency call
A road was closed due to an accident involving a police car on blue lights responding to an emergency and a Peugeot.
‘The church preaches love while rationing it’: Dismay at same-sex marriage stance
A decision by the Church of England about same-sex marriages shows why LGBTQ+ Christians leave the church, a councillor has said.
Residents demanding answers over ‘endless’ roadworks
The knock-on impacts of ‘constant’ roadworks for a town has left locals demanding answers.
‘We have so much potential’: Towns a growth area for creative industries
The opportunity to enhance creative industries and drive inward investment is one that must be grasped, says an MP.
‘I lived in a garage with my kids after ending unhappy marriage - but you can rebuild’
A mum-of-two who once found herself living in a garage after leaving an unhappy marriage is now helping other women rebuild their lives.
Huge emergency response after reports of person in the water
Emergency services, including coastguard and police helicopters, were called out after reports of a person in the river.
‘My 20 years of making brides’ dreams come true’
A bridal shop boss celebrating two decades in business has revealed the ups and down of making dreams come true.
Drunk racist who shouted ‘EDL, EDL, EDL’ at Muslim police officer sentenced
A racist man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after shouting Islamophobic chants at a Muslim police officer.
Carers of 300-plus children to receive new weekly allowance
A local authority has been selected to take part in a national pilot for kinship carers to be paid the same as foster carers.
Kent eatery crowned fine dining restaurant of the year at kebab awards
A Kent restaurant has scooped a top prize at the annual British Kebab Awards.
Firefighters called after car blaze on busy road
Fire crews were called after a vehicle caught alight on a busy road.
'We're back to square one': Plans for football stadium dropped, leaving club in limbo
Plans for a football stadium and 3G pitches for a club without facilities have been dropped after the council advised plans would be refused.
Two more deaths at same hospital ‘blamed on A&E bed-blocking’
A coroner has attributed “avoidable delays” and A&E bed-blocking to the deaths of two people - and has warned more could occur if action isn’t taken.
Man rushed to hospital after two-vehicle smash
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and a van this morning.