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Forensics officers spotted after police called to hotel
Emergency services have been at the scene of an incident at a hotel just off the dual carriageway since the early hours.
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‘We are bringing back the buzz’: Wedding venue plans revealed for historic building
The new leaseholders of an iconic town centre building have revealed their plans to bring the venue back to life.
Funding for SEN schools finally confirmed ‘ending months of uncertainty’
Government education chiefs have confirmed funding for new SEND schools in Kent, allaying fears the projects could be scrapped due to ongoing delays.
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Three properties linked to drugs and violence shut down by police
Reports of drug abuse, noise and violence has resulted in three properties being shut down by police.
Plans to convert chicken barn into four-bedroom home
A plan has been drawn up to convert a chicken shed into a residential property.
Georgian wedding venue to be converted back into house
Plans to convert a wedding venue back into a detached house have been given the green light.
‘Huge amount of interest’ as former adult education centre sells for £1.5m
A former adult education centre has been sold for £1.5m, way above its auction guide price.
Long delays on motorway after two-car crash
A motorway has now reopened after a two-vehicle collision caused long delays.
Busy motorway closed due to emergency repairs
A busy motorway was closed for several hours due to emergency repairs, leaving drivers facing miles of diversions.
Car fire sparks delays on M2 as M26 closed for resurfacing
Drivers suffered delays on the M2 today following a car fire, while the M26 has been shut off for emergency repairs.
Three people treated by paramedics after bungalow fire near Gravesend
Four fire engines rushed to the scene
Three people treated by paramedics after bungalow blaze
It is believed a fire spread from one bungalow to another via the roof after a chimney caught alight.
Police searching for wanted man in Kent appeal to public for help
He has links to several towns in Kent
The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas
We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
Three disorderly properties closed over five days across Kent
Police received complaints from residents
Hospital brings in new mask rules amid surge of ‘mutant flu’ in Kent
A hospital has introduced mandatory masks as a “tidal wave of flu” sees record numbers of people needing beds.
Mystery surrounds former Beefeater with McDonald’s interest rumoured
Contractors have been seen in a former Beefeater restaurant which closed more than a year ago, prompting questions about what it could become.
The towns where shoppers can park for free this Christmas
Here is where shoppers can park for free on selected dates in the run-up to Christmas.
Where to find the best decorated Christmas homes
We’ve scoured the county for the most festive and brightest homes that go all out for Christmas.
‘It’s nice to use something I love doing to help others’
A hospice charity has thanked a supermarket’s knitting group for their unwavering support and their quiet community champion.