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Closure of rat-run to fix mayor’s £1m house cut back after crisis talks
An “absurd” closure of the only road through Britain’s smallest town to fix the mayor’s £1 million house will be cut back following crisis talks.
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Football club finally returns home - but resigns from league
A Kent football club have confirmed a “bitter-sweet” move back home after years of ground-sharing - but will be relegated in the process.
Road reopens after motorbike crash and oil spillage
An A-road has reopened following an accident involving a motorbike and a car.
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Police release CCTV image after man in his 60s ‘assaulted’
Officers are investigating after man in his 60s was taken to hospital following an alleged assault.
Kent university at centre of fraudulent student loan scandal
A Kent university has been named in a fraudulent student loan scandal, with fake applicants targetting the UK scheme for millions.
Former country retreat for cathedral deans back on market with £900k price drop
A sprawling manor, once a country escape for the deans of Canterbury Cathedral, is back on the market with an almost £1 million price drop.
Football club ‘devastated’ at suddenly being left without ground
Bosses at a Kent football club have been left “devastated” after their move to a new stadium fell through at the eleventh hour.
Air ambulance lands after attack near high street
An air ambulance landed in the early hours of this morning after a man was attacked near a high street.
Drivers facing rush-hour delays after A2 crash
Motorists were stuck in delays following a crash on a major route this evening.
Killing Eve star’s sell-out play coming to Kent venue
Tickets for Jodie Comer’s return to the stage in an award-winning play are expected to sell out fast as it heads to a Kent venue.
Drug dealer, 33, snared after ‘marketing messages discovered on his phone’
A drug dealer’s illicit operation came crashing down when police discovered texts advertising the sale of illegal substances on his phone.
Woman, 64, ‘injured in attempted public toilet robbery’
Police have launched a probe after two suspects are said to have attempted to rob and assault a woman in a city centre public toilet.
Kent diversion details as revisions made to closure of only road through 'Britain's smallest town'
The route was originally scheduled to shut for six months
Police halt large-scale drug supply in Kent area after stopping car
A large amount of cash and lock knife was found
Grass verge ripped up as drivers sneak past A-road closure
Inconsiderate drivers squeezing past an A-road closure - the fourth in a year - have ripped up a grass verge.
Historic Kent city declared 'most picturesque' place in UK by holidaymakers
The UK is home to a number of historic and beautiful towns and cities, and one in Kent has been branded the "most picturesque" in the country thanks to its quaint village feel and stunning architecture
Why has a Kent animal sanctuary become overrun with abandoned rabbits?
The owner of a Kent animal sanctuary overrun with abandoned rabbits says they are one of the most abused and neglected pets.
Author Michael Morpurgo publishes first adult non-fiction book in 40 years
After being forced to take a break from writing for health reasons, the bestselling author is back with his new non-fiction book, Spring.
Mum’s heartbreak after death of son, 19, found in park
The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life after a silent battle with depression says the death of her only child “doesn’t feel real”.
Work on £41m link road to finally start next year despite changes to viaduct
Work on a £41 million road project is on track to start in a year’s time - despite rehashed plans being submitted for the scheme.