Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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‘We must retain control’: Council introduces limits to stop ‘unchecked growth’ of HMOs

A council has agreed to introduce major restrictions on new houses of multiple occupancy to “curb the rapid spread” in targeted areas.

Man jailed after converting staple gun into deadly firearm

Footage shows a man – who has now been jailed – test firing a converted staple gun in a field.

Increased patrols to protect women and girls across Kent

Police have increased night-time patrols in a bid to keep women safe over Christmas, after a man was arrested for showing a group a knife.

Forensics officers spotted after police called to hotel

Emergency services have been at the scene of an incident at a hotel just off the dual carriageway since the early hours.

Kent’s most festive house display ‘could end after traffic complaints’

The family behind one of Kent’s most festive houses say this year’s illuminations may have to be their last after attracting “overwhelming” traffic.

Man airlifted to hospital after fall from multi-storey car park

A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling from the upper floor of a car park.

‘We are not all money-hungry devils out to make a fast buck – we are being demonised’

Thee men behind involved in creating HMOs speak out about the stigma around the controversial houses.

Police seal off historic churchyard

Police have cordoned off a large part of a historic churchyard.

Security guard saves life of student who fell from building onto metal fence

A security guard saved the life of a man who plummeted from a three-story building onto a metal fence.

‘You can see them from Calais!’ Where searchlights in Kent sky are coming from

For over a week, residents have been dazzled by mysterious searchlights sweeping across the night sky - and now the source can be revealed.

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