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Vandal-hit oast house next to historic castle could become community centre and cafe
A former oast house could be converted into a community hub, with a cafe, kitchen and youth club.
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‘I'm a 17-year-old student - the biggest myth in politics is that my generation doesn't care’
A Kent A-level student says the biggest myth in British politics is that young people don't care.
‘I believe Michael Stone will be free man within next 12 months’
A solicitor representing the man locked up for one of Kent’s most infamous crimes says vital new evidence could see her client’s conviction quashed.
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‘It’s a bomb site that needs reinstating’: Homes bid for vacant former air cadets base
A former RAF cadets training centre that has stood vacant for more than a decade could be demolished to make way for new homes.
Names and faces of Kent criminals jailed in July including child sex offenders and rapists
A number of child sex offenders were put behind bars last month
'There's no understanding; we're just being told to get on with it but we can’t do our jobs'
A frustrated GP says senior NHS officials have failed to provide help in the wake of repeated IT disruption as practices are “left to get on with it”.
Care home dubbed ‘God’s waiting room’ shut down by inspectors
A care home described it as “God’s waiting room” by its own staff is to close after inspectors found residents remained at significant risk of harm.
Police cordon after report of attempted sexual assault
A public green has been cordoned off as police launch an investigation into a report of an attempted serious sexual assault.
'I'm deeply sorry': Therapist sanctioned over secret affair with client
A therapist sanctioned for pursuing an affair with a client and urging her to keep it a secret says he is “deeply sorry” for his actions.
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart condition
A paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life.
CCTV appeal after man taken to hospital after 'assault' in Canterbury nightclub
An image has been released of a man police wish to speak to
Where Southeastern trains will not be running in Kent this weekend for planned works
A number of key stations around the network will be shut
Man taken to hospital after ‘assault’ in nightclub
A man suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital after an alleged attack by a stranger at a nightclub.
'I'm gutted': Restaurant owner forced to close after 13 years
The owner of a Japanese restaurant said he is “gutted” to be closing after 13 years, but that it has become “impossible to make ends meet”.
'This will hit the most vulnerable hardest': Bus service cuts across Kent spark fury
Imminent cuts to bus services across Kent, blamed on declining passenger numbers and increased fuel and staffing costs, have sparked fury
Exclusive drone pictures show demolition progress at fire-ravaged cinema
Exclusive drone footage shows how demolition work has progressed at a former cinema destroyed by a fire in a suspected arson attack.
Ashford rapist jailed after 'brutal attack' left victim with 'lasting mental anguish'
Police said the man can no longer pose a threat to women in the community
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruption
A Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption.
Fire crews tackle third blaze at historic landmark within days
Firefighters have tackled a third blaze at a historic landmark in less than two weeks.
Former Kent MP: ‘I’ve been a Tory for 50 years, but I’m switching to Reform’
A former Kent MP has ditched the Conservative Party after 50 years to join Reform UK, saying he sees Nigel Farage as a future Prime Minister.