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‘Huge loss’ as popular club shuts after more than 100 years in town

A well-known restaurant, bar and sports club is closing after more than 100 years - in a “huge loss” for the community.

'Our nine-year-old was happy and healthy - now he needs a machine to help him breathe'

The parents of a boy who went from being active to being unable to walk or talk say he can now live instead of exist thanks to a charity.

‘I've never seen anything like it’: One in three patients wait 12 hours for bed at two Kent trusts

Almost one in three emergency patients needing to be admitted to hospitals in east Kent and Medway are waiting at least 12 hours for a bed.

Teaching assistant at special needs school on trial for child cruelty

A teaching assistant at a special needs school subjected pupils to physical abuse that included pinching, hitting and spitting, a court has heard.

Two arrests 20 minutes after parcel delivery van reported stolen

Two people have been arrested following the alleged theft of a parcel delivery van.

Public toilets to close as council seeks savings

Several public toilets will close as part of a cash-strapped council’s plans to save tens of thousands of pounds.

‘It’s a money-grab and businesses will pay’: Free parking under threat again

A plan to introduce fees at free car parks has been labelled a “money-grabbing” move that will harm businesses.

‘I was told I was too young to get breast cancer but now it’s incurable’

A TikToker has been documenting her mission to achieve her life goals after she was diagnosed with an incurable cancer.

Car fire near motorway junction

An M2 slip road was reportedly closed after a car fire near a major roundabout.

Forecasters issue warning as ‘prolonged and heavy rain’ set to batter Kent

Forecasters warn “prolonged and heavy” rain could lead to flooding and disruption in Kent later this week.

Crossing reopens after boat crash

A bridge was closed to traffic and trains after a boat collided with it.

‘We’re having to put on extra buses because drivers are stuck in jams’

Closures at two major roundabouts are causing “ridiculous” traffic in a town, forcing one bus operator to send out extra vehicles.

Car dealer who lost £120k in wall collapse still in limbo four months on

A car dealer says he “just wants his business back” after months of legal wrangling over his insurance claim.

Pub attacker admits injuring teacher with hand sanitiser

A man has admitted injuring an assistant head teacher with a substance which left him with burns to his face.

Changes to college extension among latest planning bids

Changes to the plans for a multi-million-pound college extension and housing schemes are among the latest plans lodged with a council.

Man arrested by armed police jailed for making threats to kill

A man who made threats to kill, prompting an armed police response in a town centre, has been jailed.

TV featured American diner re-opens following £500k revamp

An American-themed eatery used for a number of TV shows has reopened 18 months after a major blaze ripped through it.

Reports of whole village without water

A whole village had reportedly been experiencing little or no water supply.

Public inquiry into 8,400-home garden village development concludes

An inquiry into plans for a major housing scheme has finished in what is thought to be the longest hearing of its kind.

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Ahead of the Budget, speculation suggests many in the county could face additional taxes if reforms are delivered.

Armed police descend on high street as man arrested

Officers descended on a property near a high street this morning after reports a man was seen in possession of a weapon.

Flood warnings in place for Kent coastlines

Flood warnings have been issued for parts of Kent, with the Environment Agency advising people to avoid coastal roads.

Couple who threatened to take The Range to court to get £1,200 refund

A couple fed up of waiting for a £1,200 refund for armchairs have now been offered their money back after threatening to take the retailer to court.

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‘Huge loss’ as popular club shuts after more than 100 years in town

'Our nine-year-old was happy and healthy - now he needs a machine to help him breathe'

‘I've never seen anything like it’: One in three patients wait 12 hours for bed at two Kent trusts

Teaching assistant at special needs school on trial for child cruelty

Two arrests 20 minutes after parcel delivery van reported stolen

Public toilets to close as council seeks savings

‘It’s a money-grab and businesses will pay’: Free parking under threat again

‘I was told I was too young to get breast cancer but now it’s incurable’

Car fire near motorway junction

Forecasters issue warning as ‘prolonged and heavy rain’ set to batter Kent

Crossing reopens after boat crash

‘We’re having to put on extra buses because drivers are stuck in jams’

Car dealer who lost £120k in wall collapse still in limbo four months on

Pub attacker admits injuring teacher with hand sanitiser

Changes to college extension among latest planning bids

Man arrested by armed police jailed for making threats to kill

TV featured American diner re-opens following £500k revamp

Reports of whole village without water

Public inquiry into 8,400-home garden village development concludes

Is this month’s Budget set to burst Kent’s house price bubble?

Armed police descend on high street as man arrested

Flood warnings in place for Kent coastlines

Couple who threatened to take The Range to court to get £1,200 refund

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