High street café thanks community after early morning blaze
A police investigation has been launched after a café blaze shut a high street during the early hours of this morning.
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‘They’ve replaced our telegraph poles with sticks of celery and asparagus’
The arrival of new bright green telegraph poles in a remote part of Kent has been met with raised eyebrows among villagers.
Driver who hit and killed school teacher denies seeing him ‘too late’
An unlicensed motorist who killed a school teacher in a hit-and-run on the way home from a night out has denied causing his death by careless driving.
‘I want to bring a bit of love and homemade cooking back to the high street’
A chef opened his own café after years of building a catering business in evenings and weekends.
'It was a tragic accident’: Driver’s words to police after teacher killed in crash
A 33-year-old who killed a pedestrian in an alleged hit-and-run just before Christmas told police he thought he had hit a fox or badger.
Person cut from car after three-vehicle crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on a major route.
UK’s youngest digger driver set to take on his biggest challenge yet
A 13-year-old boy is set to go head-to-head with one of Kent’s most seasoned digger operatives in a challenge pitting youth against experience.
Three people treated after house fire
Four fire engines were called to reports of a house blaze in the early hours of the morning.
Patient died after water was left for him despite being ‘nil by mouth’
A hospital has apologised after a patient who was ‘nil by mouth’ died after drinking water.
Suspect charged after stabbing prompts armed police response
A 28-year-old is due to appear in court after a stabbing prompted a large police response, which attracted hundreds of onlookers.
M20 motorcycle crash leads to long delays
A motorcycle crash has caused long delays on a motorway this afternoon.
‘Sweating condition has ruined my 20s - I can’t work or wear dresses’
A young woman is yet to receive an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis, an excessive sweating condition, despite nearly seven years of symptoms.
Family-run shop dubbed ‘Aladdin’s cave’ by loyal customers still nailing it 50 years on
A family-run hardware shop famed for its “personal touch” has weathered the arrival of big DIY chains and online retailers to reach a major milestone.
Busy tunnel shuts after reports of object in road
A key tunnel route was closed due to a reported hazard in the road.
Public asked for views on new restrictions and requirements for HMOs and rental properties
New rules on HMOs and rental properties could be introduced following a public consultation.
Kent towns to get £60m government funding over the next 10 years
A town has been awarded £20m Pride in Place funding to upgrade its high street, improve community facilities, and enhance public spaces.
New sports bar opens in town centre after major revamp
A new sports and gaming venue has opened following a major refurbishment by Shepherd Neame.
IT consultant sent explicit image after bombarding woman with pony fetish messages
A pervert sent pictures of himself wearing a pink chastity belt to a woman after bombarding her with kinky requests about being treated like a horse.
'We're human too': Estate agent hires counsellor to give regular therapy to ‘intimidated’ staff
A property firm has hired a trained therapist to give staff faced with a daily torrent of abuse free counselling sessions in the office.
New supermarket chain to takeover former Tesco distribution centre
A supermarket chain is set to move into a former Tesco distribution facility as part of its plans to expand in the southeast.