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Dozens of homes hit by Christmas Eve power cuts
More than 100 households have been hit by Christmas Eve power cuts, while fallen trees are causing issues for drivers across Kent.
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Kent mansion revealed as setting for chilling Christmas TV drama
The spooky Christmas ghost story featuring Joanna Lumley and Tobias Menzies was filmed in the county earlier this year.
'I feel like I'm living in a void': Street doesn't get post for a month
A grandmother-of-three has branded Royal Mail’s service “ridiculous” after she did not receive post for around a month.
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Motorists warned over ‘copycat’ sites when paying for Dartford Crossing
Drivers looking to pay the DartCharge are being urged to double check they have the correct website following ongoing concerns over fake toll sites.
Existing HMO could be expanded under new plans
The latest plans submitted to a council include expanding the number of rooms at an existing HMO and conditions for the redevelopment of a car park.
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.
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.
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.