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Disruption expected along busy bypass again as works to start

A temporary speed limit and lane closures are set for a busy bypass only weeks after it had closed for emergency gas repairs.

Inquest opens following man’s death three months after punch

The inquest has opened into the death of an alleged murder victim who died three months after being punched in the head.

Cafe and soft play top choices at new leisure centre but how about a market and cinema too?

Residents have differing views about what a new leisure centre should include, but they all agree on its name.

Local Plan finds room for almost 20,000 new homes - with 8,000 on green belt land

A local authority says it must allow 8,000 homes to be built in the green belt to meet the government’s housing target.

‘We don’t understand why anyone would do this’: Salon vandalised with baseball bat

A family-run nail salon has thanked the community for their support after reportedly being vandalised with a baseball bat.

‘We've lost our home of 95 years - we need to secure our future’

A hockey club, which had to leave its home of 95 years, says it can’t survive without community support and funding for a new pitch.

‘Street name blunder is making our lives a misery - we need our post’

Some residents are calling for their addresses to be amended so their post and parcels stop getting delivered to homes in neighbouring streets.

Child rapist injected victim with drugs during campaign of ‘terrifying’ abuse

A sex offender forced his young victim to consume drugs and alcohol, rendering her almost unconscious, before assaulting her.

Man charged with murder appears in court after man dies from alleged single punch

A man charged with murder when the victim of an alleged assault died three months after he was knocked unconscious will stand trial in March.

Bypass reopens after days of traffic chaos

A busy bypass which closed after a serious gas leak has reopened after five days of heavy traffic in a nearby town.

Plans for 150 homes and football stadium withdrawn - but some fear more housing on the cards

Plans for 150 homes and new sports facilities have been withdrawn but the fight isn’t over for those against the scheme.

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

A Trust providing mental health services has been leaving hundreds of patients waiting months for help, a damning inspection reveals.

Supermarket sealed off as emergency services attend medical incident

A supermarket was temporarily closed after a medical emergency saw paramedics, police and an air ambulance called to the scene.

‘It’s getting dangerous’: Ambulances stuck as road closure causes traffic mayhem

Extra traffic calming measures have been put in place after a road closure caused chaos in a town.

Murder charge after man punched in head and knocked unconscious dies

A suspect has been charged with murder after a man died months after a serious assault.

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

A new timetable is being introduced across the county as Southeastern prepares for the challenges of autumn travel.

Developer won’t force council to pay thousands in costs over controversial planning appeal

A public inquiry into a scheme for 52 homes on an orchard has concluded, with objectors branded ‘the ultimate expression of Nimbyism’.

Busy bypass sealed off amid ‘serious’ gas leak

Engineers have sealed off a busy route due to an emergency gas leak.

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

A 10-year-old has been accepted into Mensa after finding out she had a high IQ when taking a dyslexia test.

Man admits strangling and attacking custody staff at court

A 32-year-old man who attacked custody staff inside court toilets has pleaded guilty to several offences.

A reinvented village pub throbbing with heart, soul and community charm

Secret Drinker calls in at a historic local saved from the scrapheap by its regulars.

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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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Disruption expected along busy bypass again as works to start

Inquest opens following man’s death three months after punch

Cafe and soft play top choices at new leisure centre but how about a market and cinema too?

Local Plan finds room for almost 20,000 new homes - with 8,000 on green belt land

‘We don’t understand why anyone would do this’: Salon vandalised with baseball bat

‘We've lost our home of 95 years - we need to secure our future’

‘Street name blunder is making our lives a misery - we need our post’

Child rapist injected victim with drugs during campaign of ‘terrifying’ abuse

Man charged with murder appears in court after man dies from alleged single punch

Bypass reopens after days of traffic chaos

Plans for 150 homes and football stadium withdrawn - but some fear more housing on the cards

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

Supermarket sealed off as emergency services attend medical incident

‘It’s getting dangerous’: Ambulances stuck as road closure causes traffic mayhem

Murder charge after man punched in head and knocked unconscious dies

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

Developer won’t force council to pay thousands in costs over controversial planning appeal

Busy bypass sealed off amid ‘serious’ gas leak

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

Man admits strangling and attacking custody staff at court

A reinvented village pub throbbing with heart, soul and community charm

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