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Controversial court battle costs taxpayer more than £200,000

Controversial court battle costs taxpayer more than £200,000

A High Court battle over the sale of seafront land has cost the taxpayer thousands of pounds.

Woman 'sent naked picture of ex to his employee'

Woman 'sent naked picture of ex to his employee'

The ex-wife of a Kent businessman is accused of sending a naked picture of him to one of his staff members and throwing dog mess at him.

Sea rescue after boat hits object

Sea rescue after boat hits object

Lifeboat crews saved a team of wind farm workers after their vessel started taking on water.

Bank robbery CCTV released by police

Bank robbery CCTV released by police

An image of a man captured by security cameras just moments before a bank robbery took place has been circulated by detectives.

Controversial oyster racks to go on iconic stretch of beach?

Controversial oyster racks to go on iconic stretch of beach?

Rumours that racks will be put on a famous section of shingle have been answered.

Electronics shop to close after more than 35 years

Electronics shop to close after more than 35 years

A town centre electronics shop is set to make way for a Norwegian interior design firm.

‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

A mum who lost a baby wants to buy special cots to allow grieving parents to take their child home for a short time before they are laid to rest.

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

A bank robber told staff he had a weapon before handing over a note demanding money at a busy high street branch.

Missing pensioner was in hospital

Missing pensioner was in hospital

A search for a missing 75-year-old woman has been called off.

Late bid to save popular Kent festival

Late bid to save popular Kent festival

A high-profile business boss has pledged money to help save a festival from being drastically scaled back following a string of complaints.

Stabbing victim 'threatened to kill' editor

Stabbing victim 'threatened to kill' editor

A 24-year-old who complained about his name being used in an online article is alleged to have made death threats against a newspaper editor.

McDonald's reopens after £1m revamp

McDonald's reopens after £1m revamp

Table service, made-to-order burgers, tablets to access Facebook and digital ordering are just some of the new additions to the fast food restaurant.

Family's joy as unlikely bone marrow donor match found

Family's joy as unlikely bone marrow donor match found

A perfect match has been found for a father-of-two in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant following a heartfelt plea from his family.

Cyclist killed in crash was 'free spirit with gentle soul'

Cyclist killed in crash was 'free spirit with gentle soul'

Friends and family have paid tribute to a talented chef who died after a collision with a van on his way home from work.

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

A teenager who was hit and killed by a train after telling his family he was taking the dog for a walk took his own life, a coroner has ruled.

Traffic queuing after car fire on busy road

Traffic queuing after car fire on busy road

A car fire has brought traffic to a standstill on a busy road

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

Controversial oyster racks should be removed from a Kent beach following a government investigation over fears they could injure swimmers.

Death crash cyclist named locally

Death crash cyclist named locally

A cyclist who died following a collision with a van on Friday night has been identified as a 35-year-old local man.

Appeal after cyclist dies in crash with van

Appeal after cyclist dies in crash with van

A van driver has been arrested after 35-year-old cyclist died in a crash.

Kent wedding venue named best in the south east

Kent wedding venue named best in the south east

A Kent venue has been crowned the best place for couples to tie the knot.

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