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McDonald’s confirms takeover of former Beefeater
The fast food giant has submitted a planning application for a former restaurant site following months of speculation.
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Dashcam revealed truth behind estate agent’s racial abuse claims to 999
An estate agent lied to police and said he had been racially abused by another driver, but was caught out by dashcam footage.
Shock as top health chief quits amid job losses and financial issues
A health boss in charge of two of the county’s biggest hospital trusts has announced his resignation.
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Police found drunk driver half naked in back seat on M26
A motorist was found curled up in the back of his car on a motorway with a bottle of booze in the vehicle.
Leigh Francis to headline riverside music festival
One of the UK’s best-known faces will be headlining a Kent riverside festival.
The cost of buying a home in every area of Kent over the past five years
We analysed prices from the past five years to discover the most expensive and cheapest places to live in Kent.
How Kent school became ‘control centre’ during Dunblane tragedy
Thirty years ago, a tragedy unfolded in Scotland which stunned the world. Today, we reveal how a Kent school played a key role in the response.
More concern as village GP surgery earmarked for closure put on RightMove for 650k
A GP surgery has been put on the market after patients and the local MP condemned a decision by the local NHS board to close it.
Riverside housing project to be reconsulted
A proposal for 68 new homes is set to be rediscussed among the latest plans submitted to a council.
Jaguar driver accused of killing pensioner by careless driving
A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a man in his 80s by careless driving during an incident which happened more than two years ago.
‘Dangerous’ paedophile locked up for sex attacks on child
A 34-year-old man who subjected a child to “horrific” crimes has now been jailed, with a judge praising the police’s work in their investigation.
Fashion brand ‘loved by Gen Z and influencers’ to open first UK store in Kent
Garage, a clothing retailer specialising in “off-duty staples”, is launching its first UK store at a Kent shopping centre.
Reform UK hires ex-garden city boss to battle Britain’s ‘building crisis’
The former chair of Ebbsfleet Development Corporation has been appointed as the party’s spokesman on housing and infrastructure.
'It's beyond comprehension': Backlash as plans for 725 homes emerge for village
Campaigners have hit out at new plans to build hundreds of homes in their village, claiming its services will not be able to cope.
Lorry crash on major Kent route causes delays
Drivers faced delays on the A2 after a reported lorry crash blocked the four-lane carriageway.
Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards
Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.
Thousands of firms eye part in one of Kent’s most important infrastructure projects
Businesses have been given a helping hand to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing as early works on the major road and tunnel gets underway.
‘We just need a place to live’: Two new applications for Traveller sites emerge
Proposals for two Traveller sites on land which has been at the centre of a three-year-long planning dispute have emerged.
Queues ease after five vehicle smash on major Kent route
Huge queues have eased on the A2 after a crash involving “at least five vehicles” blocked the four-lane carriageway.
Where Kent trains will not run this Easter as passengers urged 'plan ahead'
Services to Dover, Thanet and Ashford are among those affected