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Padel court approved – despite fears it could disturb neighbours’ peace and quiet

Plans have been approved for a town’s first padel court despite fears it will negatively impact neighbours.

Eyesore shopfront transformed to stop ‘shabbiness spreading throughout high street’

A pop-up art gallery has been set up to help transform an eyesore former shopfront while plans for its long-term future remain undecided.

‘Bringing international trains back to Kent is my top priority this year’

A Kent MP says bringing international trains back to the county remains his “top priority” in 2026.

Concerns for man last seen on New Year’s Eve

Police have launched an appeal for a missing pensioner last seen on New Year’s Eve.

Flooding mystery declared ‘a miracle’

Cyclists and runners are delighted after problems with a footpath, flooded for more than two years, were finally resolved - but nobody knows how.

Gull tangled in football net among charity’s 2025 top rescues

A gull tangled and trapped in a football net was one of the top rescues carried out by the RSPCA in last year.

Fox rescued from 25-foot tank at water treatment plant

Firefighters came to the rescue of a fox which had a brush with death after falling 25ft into an empty storm tank.

Popular pub landlord remembered as funeral cortege passes through high street

Onlookers clapped as the funeral cortege of a much-loved publican described as a “local legend” passed through a town centre.

County council rejects 90%-plus of pothole damage claims

Payouts for cars damaged by potholes in Kent falls far short of the national average, according to a study.

‘151! The drink drive limit is 35 – that’s extremely high’

A festive crackdown on drink and drug driving has seen more than 300 suspected offences recorded by police.

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