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KCC leader’s angry rebuff over report into ‘dropped’ £1m staff parking charges plan

Kent County Council’s leader has issued an angry denial following a national newspaper’s report over a proposal to introduce staff parking charges.

Driving ban for carpet fitter found high in work van near Crossing

A weed smoking carpet fitter has lost his job after being pulled over in his work van while over the legal drug-driving limit.

Girl, 9, drowned in river after slipping from jetty

A young girl had slipped into the River Thames after taking her shoes off on a promenade jetty, an inquest has heard.

‘Profound disappointment’ after plans for 435 homes approved despite objections

A large housing development has been given the green light despite residents, councillors and campaigners objecting.

Arson charge after BMW and home ‘engulfed in flames’

A 35-year-old has been charged with arson after doorbell footage caught the moment a car went up in flames.

Border staff in court accused of ‘stealing from small boats migrants’

A group of border officials accused of stealing from people arriving in the UK on small boats have appeared in court.

Opening of luxury beauty and wellness store edges closer

Rituals has given an update on when it is set to open its latest store in Kent.

Harvester restaurant reopens after three-week makeover costing £500k

A Harvester restaurant has reopened following a three-week refurbishment costing £500,000.

Opening date revealed for UK’s largest beach spa

The opening date has been revealed for the UK’s largest beach spa which is launching in Kent.

Teenager charged after series of robberies as police hunt for further suspects

A teenager has been charged as detectives investigate a series of robberies in a town centre.

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