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‘It’s a sticking plaster’: Council’s bid for 20 homes to house homeless and Afghan refugees snubbed

A council is set to purchase four homes for use by the homeless and refugees - despite asking the government for help purchasing four times as many.

‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault

Southeastern is continuing to report severe delays on parts of its service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.

‘We’ll put people with business brains in’: Farage predicts big Reform success at local elections

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage swept into Kent today pledging to put people in with “business brains” at the upcoming Kent County Council elections.

More problems cause hold-ups on approach to Dartford Crossing

Both the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing are now reopen - but a new problem means there are still delays.

Corrie legend’s film return gets online release

A return to the screen of one of Britain’s best-loved actors has finally been given a free online release.

Road reopens after motorbike crash and oil spillage

An A-road has reopened following an accident involving a motorbike and a car.

Dockyard’s ‘hidden treasure’ to host inflatable aqua park

Thrill seekers are being invited to take the plunge as a new floating obstacle course launches at a watersports centre based at a former dockyard.

‘Much more still to do’ says new head at troubled Kent secondary school

A troubled Kent secondary school has made improvements after a damning Ofsted report – but the new head says “there remains much to do".

Three military Chinooks spotted flying over Kent

Three military Chinooks were spotted as they flew over the county today.

Train service disruption after blaze breaks out near tracks

A train service had been suspended, causing major disruption for rail users.

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