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Cause of hotel fire revealed after man airlifted to hospital

The cause of a fire which led to a man being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries has been confirmed.

‘We’ve grown far beyond what anyone imagined – town deserves a place like this’

The future of a popular food and entertainment complex has been secured – with plans also in place to expand the site.

‘It’s not safe’: Dozens of CCTV cameras out of action across borough

Dozens of CCTV cameras across a Kent borough are out of action - leaving key public areas without coverage.

‘Ring doorbell proved I shouldn’t pay £100 fine’

Visitors to a shopping outlet who were mistakenly slapped with £100 parking fines are fighting back with doorbell footage.

Man, 25, admits making threats to kill after housing estate knife disturbance

A man has admitted making threats to kill and carrying blades during a disturbance at a housing estate.

Former leader quits party over issues with his branch

Unresolvable issues have led a county councillor to quit his party.

Salon boss awarded compensation – but has yet to receive a penny

A salon owner who nearly lost his business after a sewer collapse has won thousands of pounds in a legal fight with insurers.

‘They should have more respect’: Controversy as another Labour councillor defects to Greens

The leader of a Kent Labour group has urged councillors to “show respect to voters” after another member defected to the Green Party.

‘It’s so inappropriate’: Council rejects plan for solar farm close to Roman fort

Controversial plans for a huge solar farm just 160 metres from a site described as the birthplace of Roman Britain have been thrown out.

Pensioner taken to hospital after being hit by car in high street

A pensioner has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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