A pricing blunder has seen the cost of a fast food sandwich potentially cost diners a princely sum. M20 crash leads to two-hour delays Two lanes have been blocked on a section of motorway following a crash causing long delays. Thugs beat man with baseball bat and left him in burning flat A "vulnerable" man had his flat set on fire after his neighbour and an accomplice subjected him to a vicious beating with a baseball bat. 16 Town mental health hub plans needed to meet ‘growing demand’ A decision to award a mental health charity the lion’s share of funding to create an enlarged centre in a town has been welcomed. Permission granted for holiday let despite neighbours’ fears Plans to replace garages with a holiday let have been approved despite attracting the ire of neighbours fearing “noise” and “anti-social behaviour”. Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response. Large house dating back 300 years going under hammer A large house dating back more than 300 years is going under the hammer. 4 ‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge. ‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.
Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever Business owners are in disbelief as roadworks shut down a busy high street for the third time in a month.
Crews descend on fort for new series staring Harry Potter star Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Man charged after women seriously injured in crash A man has been charged after two women were seriously injured in a crash following a police chase. New flats owners ‘should promise not to have cars’ Councillors are resisting the loss of a care home described as a valuable community asset. 1 Tories under fire for pothole “blitz” press push County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign. 4 'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon' Residents of an iconic Kent building have been left “insulted” after an election leaflet elsewhere in the country used it to represent Croydon. 2 96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears Plans for new homes are to be looked at again following fears over flooding and claims infrastructure is ‘pushed to the limit’ in the area. Police close play park after reports man has been raped Police have shut off a children’s play area where a man was reportedly raped last night. Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close A popular bookstore will leave its prime town centre spot within days – but is hoping to relocate to another store soon. 5 Police and paramedics called to disturbance at Toby Carvery Several police cars and an ambulance were spotted at a restaurant in a retail park after a man suffered self-inflicted knife injuries. 2 Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread. 2 Girl, 10, rescued by helicopter after being swept out to sea on inflatable A safety warning has been issued after a child was rescued by the coastguard helicopter after being blown out to sea on an inflatable. 3 Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town. 9 Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’ Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning. 95 ‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’ After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one. 18 Former Kent footballer entering Love Island villa A former Kent footballer says he is looking to settle down as he enters this year’s Love Island villa. 1 Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions Security workers employed by private contractor G4S across Kent say they do a “very dangerous, difficult job”. 14 Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.
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