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Long-empty JC Rook & Sons hits the market

Long-empty JC Rook & Sons hits the market

15 June 2025

A former JC Rook & Sons, which shut after going into administration, has gone on the market for more than half a million pounds.

‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’

‘I was absolutely blown over by the experience’

15 June 2025

A grandfather who watched on screen as doctors removed a tumour from his bladder was home "within an hour" following the groundbreaking surgery.

‘Heartbreak’ as Kent continues to deal with aftermath of huge storm

‘Heartbreak’ as Kent continues to deal with aftermath of huge storm

15 June 2025

Repercussions from Friday’s huge storm are still being felt across the county, after residents were left with nothing.

Funds secured to save popular community centre from going bust

Funds secured to save popular community centre from going bust

15 June 2025

A charity based in a converted church has secured the necessary funds to avoid appointing administrators.

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‘The road markings look ridiculous - there’s no common sense any more’

‘The road markings look ridiculous - there’s no common sense any more’

15 June 2025

The way road markings have been repainted, following weeks of gas works and disruption, has been slammed as “ridiculous” by frustrated residents.

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Dolphin spotted swimming ‘erratically’ in Kent river

Dolphin spotted swimming ‘erratically’ in Kent river

15 June 2025

A dolphin has been captured on camera swimming in one of the county’s rivers.

Blue Badge holders slam ‘distasteful’ plans to implement fees for disabled parking

Blue Badge holders slam ‘distasteful’ plans to implement fees for disabled parking

15 June 2025

Disabled motorists who will now have to pay to park at council-owned car parks in one town say it’s a “short-sighted” decision.

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Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

15 June 2025

A campaign to stop more trees being planted in a historic riverside orchard has left council bosses “baffled”.

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'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

15 June 2025

The full story of how so many lives were lost in one part of Kent 80 years ago is now displayed on a new plaque.

Trampolining champion left disabled after horrific training accident now battling cancer

Trampolining champion left disabled after horrific training accident now battling cancer

15 June 2025

An appeal has been launched to help a former UK trampolining champion and paramedic who has been diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.

Minute’s silence held for couple killed in plane crash

Minute’s silence held for couple killed in plane crash

14 June 2025

A minute’s silence has been held for a Kent couple who were among more than 240 passengers killed in the Air India crash.

Residents counting cost of flooding: ‘We don’t know where we’ll stay tonight’

Residents counting cost of flooding: ‘We don’t know where we’ll stay tonight’

14 June 2025

People living in the roads hit hardest by last night’s flooding have spent the day clearing up and wondering what happens next.

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Council branded ‘disgusting’ as parking wardens target flood-hit vehicles

Council branded ‘disgusting’ as parking wardens target flood-hit vehicles

14 June 2025

A man fined by parking wardens after moving his flood-damaged car to safety has branded the local council “very disrespectful”.

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Much-loved children’s story inspired by Kent celebrates 120th anniversary

Much-loved children’s story inspired by Kent celebrates 120th anniversary

14 June 2025

The Railway Children, inspired by Edith Nesbit’s childhood in Kent, is celebrating 120 years since it was first published.

Homes flooded and roads turn to rivers as huge thunderstorm hits Kent

Homes flooded and roads turn to rivers as huge thunderstorm hits Kent

14 June 2025

A huge thunderstorm has left homes flooded after torrential downpours battered Kent last night.

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How eight friends got village bar buzzing

How eight friends got village bar buzzing

14 June 2025

A group of friends banded together to save a village bar from closure - and will soon be raising a glass to mark its first anniversary.

‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

‘It’s like it’s taken a bit of his life away’: Hit-and-run victim, 13, left traumatised

14 June 2025

A “cheeky” and “outgoing” 13-year-old boy has been left traumatised after being hurt in a hit-and-run, as police continue to hunt for the driver.

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‘I was fined for parking without a permit - but there’s not a single sign’

‘I was fined for parking without a permit - but there’s not a single sign’

14 June 2025

A driver is challenging a parking company who denied his penalty appeal by providing photos of signs on a neighbouring road.

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New soft play to open in shopping centre

New soft play to open in shopping centre

14 June 2025

A new space-themed soft play is set to open in a shopping centre.

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Terminally-ill dad named in King’s Birthday Honours List

Terminally-ill dad named in King’s Birthday Honours List

13 June 2025

A dad-of-two who was given eight years to live after being diagnosed with prostate cancer is to be awarded a BEM.

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