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Block of flats, former pubs and church for sale at auction
A £3.9 million block of flats, two former pubs, a church and a bowling green are among 228 lots being offered in an upcoming auction.
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All the Kent train stations that will close for works this weekend
Replacement buses will serve journeys where trains cannot run
‘Police must be given more resources to tackle rising scourge of rowdy yobs’
There are calls to give officers more powers to tackle the “scourge of rowdy yobs” as new figures show a sharp increase in antisocial behaviour.
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A2 and M2 live traffic updates as crash causes long delays - recap
A motorcycle was rushed to hospital with injuries
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after A2 crash as police hunt driver
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene
Fly-tipper prosecuted two years after dumping ‘dangerous waste’
A man who skipped court hearings for two years over fly-tipping has been brought to justice after an invoice linked his vehicle to the dumped waste.
Plans to convert former offices into flats drawn up
The latest planning applications include proposals for new flats and houses.
‘We share their pain’: Vigil held for victims of devastating Nepal floods
Members of community groups have gathered to remember those killed in the catastrophic floods and show solidarity with survivors.
‘He couldn’t accept it was over’: Stalker left former partner needing anxiety meds
A rejected lover has appeared in court after bombarding his ex with love notes, flowers and gifts despite being told to stay away.
Football fans gather outside club facing league expulsion
Supporters gathered outside their football club amid fears it could be kicked out of the football league due to financial affairs.
Football fans set to protest amid fears club could be kicked out of league
Supporters are set to demonstrate outside their football club amid fears it could be kicked out of the football league due to financial affairs.
Rail disruption continues for second day after signalling fault
Disruption on a railway line is continuing today after a fault with a signalling system could not be fixed.
‘A vintage Land Rover and Kentish sparkling wine - what more could you want?’
Kent is quickly becoming a hotspot for wine production, with vineyards seeming to pop up wherever you look, but one is offering guests unique tours.
Rail disruption expected until end of day amid signalling fault
A signalling system fault is disrupting trains travelling through Kent.
'On my days off, you'll either find me on the beach or, more likely, doing my laundry'
A personal trainer has told how she swapped Kent for life at sea as she appears on a new TV show that goes behind the scenes on a cruise ship.
‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitches
The county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage.
Drivers face long delays after breakdown on A2
There were hold-ups on the A2 after a breakdown prompted the closure of two lanes.
Gravesend rapist jailed for two decades after brutal assault involving steel capped boots
He was described as a "serious danger to women and to society"
Rapist jailed after beating, sexually assaulting and kidnapping victim
Rape victim was kicked, punched and attacked with a Hoover pole by brutal attacker.
Why tankers have been taking mains water for Lower Thames Crossing works
Concerns were raised over large tankers pumping water from a main supply to help the Lower Thames Crossing.