Venue’s event space to remain closed ‘until further notice’ after New Year’s Eve fire
An arts and music centre’s main stage and events space will remain closed ‘until further notice’ after a devastating fire at the venue.
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‘Don’t replace our historic lampposts with grotesque modern replicas to save cash’
Almost 250 historic lampposts could be replaced with “grotesque” modern replicas if they fail safety inspections, conservationists fear.
Drunk woman exposed herself to 999 workers
A drunk who exposed her private parts to emergency medical staff several times must now sign the sex offenders’ register.
Snow falls in Kent - as whole county faces Met Office ice warning
Kent has seen a smattering of snow today - ahead of an ice warning affecting the whole county.
Bus diversion could last ‘for days’ as busy road shut after water leak
Part of a busy road in a town centre has closed after a major water leak, which could disrupt several key bus services for the next three days.
Company faces legal action after worker seriously hurt in vending machine fall
A logistics company is to be prosecuted after a worker suffered serious leg injuries when a vending machine toppled down a staircase.
Teen escorted home by police after incident near medical centre
A teenager was escorted home by police after reports someone was “causing a nuisance” near a town’s health centre.
Tunnel reopens after closure led to huge queues on M20
There were huge queues on the M20 this morning after a large diesel spillage caused the coastbound Roundhill Tunnel to be closed at Folkestone.
Crematorium firm revives bid for burial plots due to ‘high demand’
A town’s first crematorium has revived plans to offer burial services - with bosses saying plots on its land are in high demand.
Kent to benefit from government plan to drive down soaring SEND bill
A council’s aim to drive down the huge cost of special educational needs and disability provision could be given a boost as part of planned reforms.
Next steps for controversial estate on green space with no affordable homes
A controversial housing development on a green space - offering no affordable homes - has taken its next step towards construction.
‘I set up a motorsports group for women on a whim - now I've been to Downing Street with F1 legends’
A motorsports enthusiast from Kent who set up a group for female fans on a whim is now collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry.
'Business rates hike means we need to sell 130,000 extra pints a year’
A pub landlord says government changes to business rates mean he will need to sell an extra 130,000 pints a year.
Ice warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for ice and warn it could spark disruption across Kent.
Lorry driver to stand trial over crash death of dad-of-two, 36
A lorry driver accused of killing a dad-of-two in a crash on the M20 when a 50mph speed restriction was in place will stand trial in May.
South East Water boss gives firm 8/10 for response to two-week water crisis
The boss of a water company, which was warned about a “significant risk of failure” at a treatment works, is facing government questions today.
West End favourite Blood Brothers is back on tour
The emotional musical, which racked up more than 10,000 performances on the London stage, is coming to a Kent theatre.
Two arrested after police dog discovers bag of suspected drugs
Two men have been arrested after a police dog discovered a bag full of suspected drugs.
Police launch appeal to find missing man last seen on Friday
Officers say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing man last seen on Friday.
Major water pipe upgrades to bring 14 weeks of roadworks
A major project to upgrade water pipes will soon be underway, with roadworks expected to last 14 weeks.