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Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

A shopping centre has revealed plans to overhaul its outdoor play area as part of a major refurbishment project inspired by school children.

Long delays on major route after car fire

There are delays on a major route after a car fire.

'I'm being fined £500 for fly-tipping — but my friend has already admitted to it’

A man says he’s been falsely fined for fly-tipping linked to him through a decades-old birthday card despite the real culprit owning up.

New health centre opens at hospital aimed at reducing NHS waiting times

A new permanent medical centre offering patients a wider range of diagnostic tests has replaced a temporary structure on a hospital site.

Town centre flat linked to drugs and anti-social behaviour to remain closed

A closure order barring anyone from entering a high street flat linked to drugs and problem behaviour will remain in place for another three months.

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Families on a budget can enjoy outdoor trails, autumnal crafts, scary films and more, all for less than £5.

‘I fought for help for my child with special needs and won’

The mum of an adult with special needs shares how she fought to get help and won extra financial support for her child.

Job cuts loom at hospital admin department as it looks to make ‘significant savings’

A formal consultation is underway with workers at one of the county’s largest hospitals as part of a national push to digitalise the NHS.

Eurostar workers set to strike amid ‘worsening conditions’ and ‘unreliable trains’

Workers at Eurostar are to be balloted for strikes in a dispute over safety and conditions.

MP calls or Lower Thames Crossing cash to pay for ferry return

Toll cash for the new Lower Thames Crossing could be used to secure the long term future of a much-loved ferry service which ended last year.

‘If they don’t offer real help, there’ll be a tsunami of pub closures’

Pub bosses in the county say government reform to alcohol licensing fails to address the core pressures threatening their futures.

Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

Work on the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing could see "spades in the ground" sooner if the government can speed up court challenges.

‘New beginnings’ for adult education centre after year-long speculation

An adult education centre will be relocating to a new venue in a town against a backdrop of government cuts to courses.

Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’

Police have released CCTV images of a man after a convenience store cashier was reportedly threatened with a knife.

Plans for major energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ set to be rejected

Plans to build an energy storage system on farmland have been recommended for refusal, despite its “important role” in addressing climate change.

Petrol station applies to open earlier among latest plans

The latest planning applications submitted to a council include changes in opening hours at a petrol station and improvements to a sports pavilion.

Police still searching for suspects after BMW crashes in A2 chase

Officers are trying to identify suspects after a “suspicious” car which failed to stop for police crashed on a roundabout following a police pursuit.

‘My cracked council home is falling apart - something needs to be done’

A tenant has taken legal action against his local authority over large cracks which continue to appear due to ongoing subsidence issues.

‘We’ve made very difficult decision’: Award-winning coffee shop closes

An award-winning coffee shop has closed after five years of trading at a town market place.

Government takes on oversight of Lower Thames Crossing scheme

The Department for Transport has taken oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing project from National Highways in a Labour drive for growth.

Two taken to hospital after BMW crashes in A2 police chase

A man and a child have been taken to hospital after a “suspicious” car being pursued by police crashed on a busy road.

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

It may be a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the country, but was this pub just as chaotic?

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

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Gravesend

Bluewater play park to shut for ‘dream’ refurbishment

Long delays on major route after car fire

'I'm being fined £500 for fly-tipping — but my friend has already admitted to it’

New health centre opens at hospital aimed at reducing NHS waiting times

Town centre flat linked to drugs and anti-social behaviour to remain closed

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

‘I fought for help for my child with special needs and won’

Job cuts loom at hospital admin department as it looks to make ‘significant savings’

Eurostar workers set to strike amid ‘worsening conditions’ and ‘unreliable trains’

MP calls or Lower Thames Crossing cash to pay for ferry return

‘If they don’t offer real help, there’ll be a tsunami of pub closures’

Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

‘New beginnings’ for adult education centre after year-long speculation

Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’

Plans for major energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ set to be rejected

Petrol station applies to open earlier among latest plans

Police still searching for suspects after BMW crashes in A2 chase

‘My cracked council home is falling apart - something needs to be done’

‘We’ve made very difficult decision’: Award-winning coffee shop closes

Government takes on oversight of Lower Thames Crossing scheme

Two taken to hospital after BMW crashes in A2 police chase

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