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Nightclub boss reveals ‘painful’ losses as venue reopens after lengthy closure
A nightclub owner says it will take years to claw back her losses after a devastating fire next door forced her venue to close for six months.
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Kent hit with more thunderstorm warnings with lightning, hail and floods possible
The stormy weather could cause travel disruption around the county
Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for Kent
The Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain.
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Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for Kent
A thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.
Canterbury sex offender jailed following abuse of two children
Detectives found over 25 incident images and videos of children
‘Remorseless’ paedophile, 36, uploaded images of his young abuse victims
A paedophile who “showed no remorse” after uploading images of young victims he had sexually abused has been jailed.
Exactly when Kent is forecast to be hit by thunderstorms as weather warning comes into effect
Heavy downpours could lead to flash floods and travel disruption
FOUND: New CCTV released as search for missing Harrietsham teen continues
Police have confirmed that she has been safely located
Taking on Whitney Houston's greatest hits is a brave move - this powerhouse vocalist rose to the challenge
Review: The Bodyguard combines romance, danger and Whitney's biggest songs for a spectacular night at the theatre.
Date set for closure of Poundland store in Medway high street
An alternative store can be found just a short distance away
Teen who piloted ‘mega dinghy’ across Channel pleads guilty to endangering life
A teenager who piloted a “mega dinghy” carrying a then-record number of migrants across the Channel to the UK has appeared in court.
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retires
A technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’.
Violent gran ripped hair from woman’s scalp in shocking Primark brawl
A grandmother dragged a woman to the floor during a vicious brawl in Primark before telling police her victim needed to learn “not to run her mouth”.
Parts of Kent hit with 19-hour thunderstorm warning as flooding and disruption possible
Very heavy rain will batter Kent over the coming days
Thousands celebrate GCSE results including mum and former Fenwick manager, 49
Thousands of pupils are celebrating their GCSE results across Kent today - including a 49-year-old former Fenwick manager.
‘My skin was literally falling off me – I was terrified to look in the mirror’
A young woman says an agonising skin condition turned her life upside down, leaving her bed-bound, bleeding and afraid to look in the mirror.
Weed-smoking shoplifter caged after dangerous dog mauls woman in street
A 35-year-old shoplifter has been sentenced for a series of crimes, including a dog attack which left a woman scared to leave her home.
‘We’re begging for action’: Campaigners demand lower limits on Kent accident black spot
Campaigners calling for lower speed limits at an accident black spot are pushing for more supporters to sign their petition.
Man turned to crime to fund cocaine addiction after £30k inheritance ran out
A man who received a £30,000 inheritance turned to crime to fund a cocaine addiction when the money ran out.
‘This is the worst probation assessment of a person I’ve heard in court in 35 years’
A former businessman has been jailed after a magistrate branded a probation assessment of him the worst he had heard in court in 35 years.