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Opening date revealed for care home built on site of demolished pub
The opening date and name of a new care home, which has been built on the site of an illegally demolished pub, have been announced.
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Closure order extended for home after persistent anti-social behaviour
Police have successfully extended a closure notice for a property which has been linked to anti-social behaviour and crime.
Sports pavilion undergoes revamp to offset loss of green space for council flats
A community sports pavilion has received a makeover to allow more clubs to use the space and compensate for a controversial housing project.
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E-scooter riding ‘drug dealer’ arrested as police seize nine e-bikes in one day
Police used a drone to locate an e-scooter rider suspected of selling drugs as part of a crackdown on e-bikes.
Young entrepreneur, 20, turns lockdown hobby into bake shop
A young woman has now opened her own brick and mortar business after developing a flair for baking as a teenager during the long lockdown months.
Woman found dead at hotel
A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead at a hotel near the A2.
Abuser bit ex's face ‘like crazed dog’ and told her he hoped she died of cancer
A victim has spoken of how she was left "stressed and completely broken" at the hands of her former partner.
‘It was chaotic and fun - eveything a pantomime should always be’
Our reporter took the kids to a magical panto which included a flying carpet, K-pop songs, and a last-minute addition to the cast.
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.
‘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.
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.