Home must be converted back into a pub

A former landlord of 20 years who turned his pub into a house has been ordered to convert it back by a council.

Passenger taken ill on train

Rail commuters have faced delays this morning after an ambulance had to be called to a station when a passenger was taken ill.

By George - he's cracked it!

An 88-year-old ex-marine has impressed friends at a charity’s assisted living complex with his one-handed press-ups and fitness classes.

Safety ring ‘could buy more time’ for casualties

A bereaved daughter believes a newly installed life ring could have saved her father’s life if one had been available when he needed it.

Dad jumped from M20 bridge after family bereavement

A father-of-three who died after jumping off a bridge over the M20 was struggling to come to terms with a family bereavement.

Air ambulance responds to medical emergency

A man has been airlifted to hospital this afternoon after medical emergency.

Parents' hope after losing 'warrior' baby to heart failure

The family of a tragic tot who died aged 16 months from heart failure are hoping to raise awareness of the condition which caused their son's death.

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'I've never killed someone before'

An electrician called police three times before he 'strangled' his drunken pal for five minutes, a court heard.

Man 'cuts up dead porpoise with meat cleaver'

A man has allegedly been spotted using a meat cleaver to cut up a porpoise found washed up dead on a beach.

Industrial blaze can be seen from miles away

Billowing black smoke can be seen for miles after a fire involving an industrial unit and a HGV.

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Two new chains revealed for town's revamp

The latest names to have signed up to a town’s regeneration scheme have been revealed.

'Teen with knife' arrested after takeaway fight

A teenager spotted reportedly carrying a knife has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting three people at a town centre takeaway.

'She brought artistry, joy and power to her performances'

Thousands of pounds have been raised to help get the body of a young dancer back to the USA.

No love for KFC

More than 100 objections have been written after plans for a KFC restaurant in an oast house were revealed.

Paedophile spared prison over 'vile' images

A paedophile arrested after a police raid on his parents' home uncovered child sex images on his laptop has avoided a jail sentence.

Should we have had an extra day off today?

People have enjoyed a relaxing four-day weekend thanks to the Easter Bank Holiday, but should it have been five?

Lorry gets stuck on hill

Police officers were called to assist after a lorry got stuck on a busy road and caused an obstruction this evening.

Chapel Down brewery delayed again

A town-centre brewery being launched by winemaker Chapel Down has been delayed again despite having been due to open this week.

Road closed due to overturned car

Police and ambulance attended the scene of a crash

Police launch McDonald's fight probe

A brawl in a McDonald's is being investigated by police after a video emerged on social media - but no arrests have yet been made.

Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

A college student has been injured in a vicious assault in which attackers flung dog poo at him.

'Professional burglar' jailed after leaving blood stain

A “professional burglar” who swiped Corinthian style silver candlesticks and expensive antiques from a woman’s home has been jailed.

Teenager arrested for carrying knife

Police arrested a teenager on Sunday as part of a crackdown on knife crime

Former BBC presenter to stand as MEP

The University of Kent's chancellor, Gavin Esler, has announced he will be standing as an anti-Brexit MEP at the European elections.

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Parents pay tribute to baby son with heart condition

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New mum who took her own life 'let down' by lack of support

The family of a woman who took her own life less than a year after having a baby are campaigning for better support for new mums.

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Tony Blackburn takes his show on the road

Radio veteran - and kmfm DJ - Tony Blackburn is taking his Sounds of the 60s show out of the studio and on the road for the first time.

Lost gardens set to be revealed after 100 years

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Strictly stars set to Burn the Floor

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Chapel Down brewery delayed again

A town-centre brewery being launched by winemaker Chapel Down has been delayed again despite having been due to open this week.

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Plans to open grilled chicken chain axed

Hopes to open a grilled chicken restaurant to rival Nando's have been dashed after the proposals were dropped.

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Former Victorian hospital site earmarked for new homes

A derelict hospital is expected to be converted into homes, with fresh documents revealing plans to flatten other buildings at the site.

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