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Family of former roofer appeal for colleagues after ‘painful’ death
The family of a former roofer are appealing for his ex-colleagues to come forward after his asbestos-related cancer death.
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Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store
A global bubble tea giant is due to open its first store in the county as it looks to expand across the UK.
End to Eurostar’s monopoly? ‘Green signal’ for Virgin to operate cross-Channel trains
Virgin Group says there are “no more major hurdles to overcome” before it can begin operating passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel.
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Devastating fire at much-loved roadside café
A popular roadside café has been ravaged by a huge fire - but staff have vowed to get it back up and running.
Car smashes through fence and crashes into backgarden
Police were called after a car veered off the road near a roundabout and ploughed through the backgarden of a property.
Final piece of land bought for 630-home development
A housebuilder has bought the last piece of land it requires to complete its riverside regeneration project.
‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault
Commuters faced severe delays on parts of Southeastern’s service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.
Abandoned car causes rush-hour chaos
An abandoned car is causing heavy congestion on a key commuter route.
Digger driver’s death ruled a tragic accident
A jury took less than 15 minutes to reach a verdict of accidental death in the case of an excavator driver who died after his machine toppled over.
Drainage firm takes enforcement notice battle to planning appeal
A family-run drainage firm which opened offices at a former plant nursery has appealed an enforcement notice demanding it stop using HGVs at the site.
High Street taped off after large emergency service response
Emergency services descended on a town centre following a medical incident.
Electric bus roll-out delayed over ‘charging’ works
A fully electric bus route in Kent has been put on hold temporarily owing to ongoing “charging infrastructure works".
‘Brazen’ man seen driving stolen Range Rover jailed
A man who was spotted abandoning a vehicle and making off on a moped has been jailed for a year after admitting handling stolen goods.
Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash
Police have launched a witness appeal after a Kent man died following a crash between a motorbike and a van.
Where Southeastern trains will not run in Kent this weekend due to engineering works
Rail replacement buses will be running along multiple routes
Vietnamese street-food chain to open at Bluewater
A restaurant chain serving “fresh and healthy” Vietnamese dishes is opening its second branch in the county.
Organisers respond to criticism of ‘hugely successful’ Bluewater Gladiators event
The organisers behind the free event said it was “hugely successful” despite some parents posting videos of long queues and calling it a “flop”.
Drunk man caught wielding baseball bat on neighbour’s doorstep
Doorbell footage captured the moment a man turned up at someone’s home with a baseball bat after earlier smashing up his own home with the weapon.
Man still in hospital after serious motorbike crash on A2
An appeal has been made for witnesses after a man was left with serious injuries following a motorcycle crash on a busy A-road.
£9bn Lower Thames Crossing project given green light by government
Plans for the UK’s longest road tunnel, which would connect Kent and Essex, have been approved by the government.