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New 24-hour Kent McDonald’s dive-thru set to open as planning permission approved
The restaurant has been approved despite claims it would be 'overkill'
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Police sound alarm after bikes worth £30k stolen
Police have sounded the alarm after thieves made off with high-value bicycles worth £30,000.
New bid to redevelop burned-down club after flats and pub plan abandoned
A new attempt is being made to redevelop the site of a burned-down former Royal British Legion Club after plans for flats and a pub were abandoned.
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Weekend works to close Kent train stations including Maidstone, Ramsgate and Broadstairs
Find the full details on all of the services that will be impacted here
Thieves sentenced after 'violent' knifepoint robbery in Ashford home
The victim was threatened, bound and punched while his home was ransacked
Grade-I listed ‘palace’ set for refurb before new Archbishop moves in
A centuries-old historic building is set for refurbishment ahead of new occupants.
Police warn Canterbury shoppers after multiple distraction cash thefts in city centre
Christmas shoppers are advised to “be alert” this festive season
Violent man who exposed himself while holding knife in Faversham jailed
He exposed himself in front of several people including children
Warning after cash ‘stolen from pensioners in distraction thefts’
Shoppers have been warned to stay vigilant after cash was reportedly stolen from two pensioners in distraction thefts.
Restaurant takeover revealed as Mexican diner shuts after 16 years
A long-serving high street Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar is set to be replaced after 16 years - as new bosses submit plans to council bosses.
Man jailed after 23-year-old stabbed to death in Canterbury High Street
The victim suffered 'catastrophic injuries' following an altercation
'I'm lost without him': Woman reveals heartbreak as boyfriend's killer locked up
The girlfriend of a young man fatally stabbed during a late-night walk to buy a bottle of Coke has described how his death has “broken” her.
'We don't run park and ride to return a profit'
A divisive Park and Ride service designed to cut traffic in a congested city centre has enjoyed a 13% spike in passengers over the last year.
‘Unacceptably dirty’ Asda cafe had to temporarily close
An “unacceptably dirty” Asda café had to close temporarily to improve the cleanliness of its kitchen drastically.
Plans for ‘critical’ £1.8m works to maternity unit branded ‘not fit for purpose’
Plans have been lodged to spend almost £2 million on “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.
Alan Carr announces huge UK tour in 2027
The comedian will visit three Kent venues as part of his Have I Said Too Much tour, which includes almost 100 dates across the country.
Heartbreak as charity cash stolen from Kent’s most festive house
The family behind one of Kent’s most festive houses have been left devastated after thieves stole money raised in memory of a dead baby.
Huge bulkers full of waste illegally dumped behind Boots at retail park
A man has been fined hundreds of pounds after dumping huge bulkers of waste behind a Boots store.
Father who murdered baby daughter by shaking her has sentence increased
He was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of killing his daughter
Two-way traffic will return after £1.5m project complete, council leader vows
A two-way traffic system through Canterbury’s Westgate Towers will return once works are complete, the city council’s leader has confirmed.