The Kent companies ordered to cough up more than £225,000 in fines over tax defaults
Nine Kent businesses have been ordered to pay a collective £225,000 in fines for unpaid tax of more than £350,000.
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Next phases of 800-home estate ‘reluctantly’ approved
The next three phases of a large, controversial housing development were “reluctantly” given permission by a council.
Man left with head injuries after ‘assault’ outside nightclub
A man is said to have been punched to the ground in a fight outside a nightclub in the early hours and police are appealing for witnesses.
Man cleared of unlawful killing after town centre attack
One of two men accused of unlawfully killing a “fragile and vulnerable” 33-year-old has been found not guilty.
‘We need to get a proper grip on out-of-control HMO situation’
In her latest KentOnline column, Gillingham and Rainham MP Naushabah Khan writes about her concerns with houses of multiple occupation.
Habitual thief back behind bars after attacking police who arrested her
A drug-addicted thief has been locked up again after attacking police as they arrested her over an alleged knifepoint robbery.
Joy as two Kent eateries scoop awards at ‘Curry Oscars’
Two Kent restaurants and takeaways have taken home top awards at this year’s Asian Curry Awards.
What to expect at Kent’s biggest Christmas market
The market returns for three weekends and includes a Bavarian food village, children’s funfair and Dickensian characters.
Arson investigation launched after car ‘set on fire’ in high street
A car was reportedly set alight in a town centre in what firefighters believe was a deliberate act and is suspected of being arson.
Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year
A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.
‘It’s become a local attraction but it’s a nightmare’: The art-deco flats left to rot in town centre
The future is in the balance for an eyesore former factory which has been trashed by vandals since being left empty for years.
Help Santa save Christmas at festive family experience
A popular live storytelling experience that sees visitors work with the elves to rescue Christmas returns this year.
‘This is a real opportunity’: Plans unveiled to upgrade tired-looking play park
Plans to rejuvenate a much-loved but tired looking children's playground set in a riverside beauty spot have been unveiled.
Absconding B&M thief swiped cleaning products while paying for water
A thief was hauled before magistrates after a warrant was issued for her arrest when she failed to show up at court.
Budgens to use AI ‘shopper watchlist’ to detect ‘booze-banned’ customers
A new grocery store granted an alcohol licence at the second time of asking says it will use AI tech to ensure it doesn’t serve “banned” customers.
Woman, 32, charged with attempted murder after shooting at shopping centre
A Kent woman has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot near a shopping centre in Birmingham.
‘Outrage’ after fines issued to shoppers due to ANPR problems
Shoppers who have received parking fines from a town centre multi-storey could be due a refund.
‘We must give the working class a voice’: Jeremy Corbyn’s new left-wing party hosts ‘rally’
A new left-wing party co-founded by the ex-Labour leader has held its first meeting in one corner of Kent.
Water company makes agreement with council to tackle flooding
A formal agreement to find ways to tackle flooding and storm overflows has been signed by a water company and a council.
‘My new bed is being held to ransom’
A furniture firm has been accused of “holding a bed to ransom” after it blamed “access issues” for being unable to deliver it.