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Roadworks spark long tailbacks across Kent town
Motorists are facing long tailbacks across a town this afternoon.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
Part of major A-road closed due to emergency manhole cover repairs
Drivers may face delays as part of an A-road is shut following damage to a manhole cover.
Primark to open in huge empty Debenhams at shopping centre
A Kent town will welcome its first ever Primark – which is taking over a huge former Debenhams store.
Is this Kent’s cutest bus shelter? Stunning makeover wows villagers
Most bus shelters have little merit in terms of style and charm - but residents in one Kent village have transformed theirs into something special.
Police cordon at Hop Farm after man ‘seriously assaulted at roadside’
A cordon was put up at one of the county’s most well-known venues with police and forensics at the scene after reports of a serious assault.
Kent's biggest school closed as strike begins over redundancies
Kent’s biggest school is closed today as teachers and staff begin their first of six days of strikes over redundancies.
Plans for two new youth clubs given green light by government
MPs have welcomed news their constituents will get new youth hubs to tackle unemployment as part of an expanded government scheme.
Costa Coffee to pull out of shopping centre after deciding not to renew lease
Costa Coffee is pulling out of a Kent shopping centre this week, it has been confirmed.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Terrifying moment neighbour torched door as woman and daughter cowered inside
Shocking footage shows the moment a man set his neighbour’s door alight with a homemade flamethrower as she and her child cowered inside.
Watch: Rob Beckett bowled over by giant ball while filming new TV show in Kent
A team of celebrities were on a roll as they pushed a giant red ball through Canterbury - until they got stuck at the city’s security bollards.
Why 'Britain's rudest man' is saying goodbye to his £1.85m Kent country house
Controversial historian and author David Starkey has reflected on love, loss and legacy as he prepares to sell his Georgian home in a Kent village.
Decades-old business shuts after ‘running out of cash’
A business owner says there is nothing ‘anyone could have done’ to prevent his decades-old store from closing down.
‘Hacker's last hurrah brings laughs, nostalgia and a touch of melancholy’
Audiences were treated to an endearing farewell for one of Britain's most beloved political comic creations in I'm Sorry, Prime Minister.
Is this Kent’s cutest bus shelter? Stunning makeover wows villagers
Most bus shelters have little merit in terms of style and charm - but residents in one Kent village have transformed theirs into something special.
Landmark pub spared from demolition sells at auction
An abandoned pub owned by Kent County Council was among a number of lots sold at auction today.
Celebrities to roll giant balls through streets for ‘hilarious’ new TV show
Comedians are set to roll giant red balls through a busy city centre for a “hilarious” new TV gameshow.
Motorists face ‘utter chaos’ after fallen power cables close A-road
An A-road is expected to be shut throughout the day due to fallen power cables.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’
Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out.
Head teacher turning around troubled school quits amid ‘intense political pressure’
A head teacher who was making improvements at a struggling secondary school has announced he is standing down from his position.
‘The PM is right to act - this is about giving children their childhoods back’
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says the Prime Minister is right to introduce a social media ban for children under 16.
Hot Fuzz actor launches first solo art exhibition in Kent
Gallery bosses have expressed their delight at hosting the first-ever solo exhibition by actor Nick Frost.
Head teacher, Coastguard officer and England footballer among Kent people recognised in King’s Birthday honours
An HM Coastguard officer who has dedicated three decades to keeping lives safe at sea is among several people from Kent named in today’s honours list.
Moment police storm home and find drug dealer hiding in kitchen
Police body-cam footage shows the moment a drug dealer was found hiding in his kitchen and trying to destroy his mobile phone.
‘Why this tiny hut has got people queuing down the beach’
Our reviewer tries a cafe right on the beach serving up great coffee and ‘offensively large’ Scotch eggs which regularly has queues along the path.
‘Rage and vitriol do not build stronger communities - they weaken them’
MP Mike Tapp says fighting one another, attacking police or engaging in violence will not change Britain for the better, but deepen existing divides.
Kent golf course ranked England’s best gets green light for upgrades
Upgrades at a golf club crowned the best in England have been approved to ensure it can continue hosting major competitions.
Tributes to pioneer who made history with world-famous Kent dig in 1990s
A ‘brilliant’ historian who helped preserve a world-famous ancient boat has sadly died aged 65.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
Teen driver in court accused of causing crash death of girl, 16
A young man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 16-year-old girl two years after a fatal crash.
'Placed' evidence, 'revenge' rumours and a missing locket: The mystery of Leah Daley's death
Police investigated whether a young woman's death was a revenge attack linked to her father - as experts suspect evidence was “placed” near the scene.
Man made £185k smuggling people out of UK to France
A man who earned almost £200,000 smuggling people to France in the back of lorries has been put behind bars.
‘Someone should have checked’: Frustrating error leads to typo on sign
Council officials say an ‘unfortunate’ error resulted in the misspelling of the name of one of their own car parks on new official signs.
Missing man last seen two days ago found
Officers are searching for a missing 38-year-old have confirmed he has been located.
‘Disappointment’ after 150 ‘flagship’ homes approved for derelict school site
Campaigners expressed disappointment after plans for 150 new homes at what is being described as a “flagship” development were voted through.
Businesses evacuated as firefighters tackle town centre blaze
Firefighters battled a roof blaze in a town centre after nearby businesses were evacuated.
Homes evacuated and bomb disposal team called after ‘suspicious items’ found
Homes were evacuated, and part of a residential area was cordoned off after police found a number of “suspicious items” in a house.
Latest Thanet District Council News
TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder
A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
'Someone this evil isn't fixable': Man who filmed teen in shower jailed after second victim emerges
A teenage girl secretly filmed in the shower by her paedophile brother-in-law has branded him “evil” after it emerged she was not his first victim.
‘Good day for local democracy’ as new town council to be created
A town is set to receive a new council next year in what has been hailed as a ‘good day for local democracy.’
Man charged after high street stabbing sparks armed police response
A man has been charged after a high street stabbing which saw armed police descend on a town centre.
'He got out just in time': Fundraiser set up for man whose home was destroyed in blaze
A GoFundMe page has been launched for a man who woke up in the middle of the night and escaped just in time before a fire destroyed his home.
Plans for low-affordable housing at 150-home estate ‘frankly insulting’
Plans for 150 homes on the “disused and derelict” site of a former school for the deaf have been slated as “frankly insulting”.
Dachshunds ‘living life of luxury’ named UK’s most pampered pets
Dogs from Kent who can boast their own wardrobes and visits to the nail salon have been crowned the most pampered pets in the UK.
Tunnel reopens 15 hours after ‘arson attack’ sparks double caravan blaze
A busy tunnel has reopened after a suspected arson attack destroyed two caravans.
Landmark pub spared from demolition sells at auction
An abandoned pub owned by Kent County Council was among a number of lots sold at auction today.
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