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Plans to demolish warehouses and office building for new homes approved

A council has approved its own plans to demolish an office building and warehouses to make way for new homes.

Murder trial jurors told by judge: ‘You must be sure of driver’s intent’

Jurors have been told a driver on trial would be guilty of a little boy’s murder if they are ‘sure’ he intended to cause really serious harm.

Man charged with threats to kill and criminal damage after ‘window damaged in break-in’

Officers investigating an alleged break-in where a window was damaged have charged a 46-year-old man who is set to appear in court.

Burglar who botched cheese restaurant raid turns up to court with ‘bag packed’

A 45-year-old man will be sentenced in a crown court next month over two high street burglaries at a pub and restaurant.

Prolific offender back in court after stealing chocolate for ‘treat’

A prolific offender has been locked up again after stealing chocolate and coffee from a shop less than a week after coming out of prison.

KCC appoints new efficiency chief following resignation

A new cabinet member in charge of the Department for Local Government Efficiency has been named at County Hall.

Emotional day for town as 400-plus attend carnival queen’s funeral

More than 200 people paid their respects at the funeral of a “beautiful, kind and selfless” former carnival queen who died in a freak accident.

Relief as seafront car park finally reopens after nine-month closure

A 100-space seafront car park closed for nine months has finally reopened.

Sentencing delayed for driver who hit and killed pensioner with van

A dispute over probation reports has led to the delay of a 58-year-old man being sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving.

£12m scheme for 10,000 electric vehicle charging points in Kent revealed

A major new government-funded initiative to install thousands of electric vehicle charging points in the county has been unveiled.

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