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Plans submitted to turn disused garage into seven flats
Plans for a new seven-flat building on a disused garage have been submitted, alongside other proposals to a school car park.
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Woman caught up in fatal street fight told police it was ‘like a movie’
A woman caught up in a street fight that climaxed with a man being stabbed in the heart told police it was "like a movie", a murder trial has heard.
'I’ve had 200 messages from villagers already': Excitement as mum takes over historic pub
A much-loved village boozer is set to reopen as a 61-year-old Sharan Reiki master takes on her local.
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YouTube prankster back in court after smashing Tesco door and yelling abuse at staff
A Kent YouTube prankster has been fined after screaming abuse at Tesco Express workers and smashing its door after they denied him entry.
‘Disgust’ as ‘rodent’ filmed scurrying around Bluewater TGI Fridays
An eagle-eyed diner was left in shock after spotting a mouse running around a busy restaurant at Kent’s biggest shopping centre.
‘This car park is a community asset - not a cash cow’
A decision on the future of a controversial town centre car park has been delayed again as councillors seek a new deal over its management.
Inflatable pub boss to ‘try his luck’ on Dragon’s Den
An entrepreneur who launched his successful pop-up pub venture during pandemic after last orders were called at a local boozer is pitching to the den.
Two-minute silence held for cyclists killed in crash as crowds gather for road safety event
Horse riders, cyclists and walkers gathered to promote road safety and held a two-minute silence for two victims who died in a crash last week.
‘No place in party’: Restore Britain members turn on Kent councillor after visit to Gurdwara
A Kent county councillor is facing a fierce backlash from fellow Restore Britain members after visiting a gurdwara and praising the Sikh community.
Off-grid grandad reunited with missing cat after home destroyed by diggers
A grandad awaiting his day in court after his off-grid home was torn down by a digger is thrilled his long-lost cat has been found.
‘We love you forever’: Tributes paid to cyclists killed in crash
Tributes have been paid to two cyclists killed in a crash on a busy road.
Tributes paid to two 'amazing' cyclists killed in fatal crash near Gravesend
They both died at the scene following the crash
One of Kent’s last remaining Pizza Huts shuts
A Pizza Hut has closed its doors, leaving just one dine-in left in the county.
‘You won’t get a GP’: 67-home plan sparks 120 objections
More than 120 people have objected to plans for 67 homes on village stables, raising fears over traffic and pressure on services.
Mum accused of murdering man hours after hosting children’s party
Two men and a woman have gone on trial, accused of murdering a man in a row over an unpaid debt, and threatening another at knifepoint.
Two cyclists killed in fatal Cobham crash named as tribute planned on road
Cyclists, horse riders and walkers are set to come together to encourage motorists to take greater care on Kent’s country lanes
‘She’s got my word on that’: PM backs calls for return of ferry service
The new Prime Minister has thrown his support behind calls to reinstate a river crossing service.
Man, 22, charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists killed in crash
A man has appeared in court been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists were killed and a third injured in a crash.
Station CCTV released after car and valuables stolen in alleged home raid
Detectives have released images of a man after a car and several valuables were allegedly stolen from a home.
Eurostar hits out at ‘unfair process’ allowing Virgin Trains to use Channel Tunnel
Eurostar bosses have labelled the process to allow Virgin Trains to run services through the Channel Tunnel as “unfair and discriminatory”.