Crews called to fire at derelict building Emergency services were called out to a fire after flames from a bonfire spread to an empty building. The truth behind mystery statues around town Some residents in the town were left scratching their heads about the statues. Two stores shutting in shopping centre sparks Primark rumours Two shops set to close in a town centre have sparked rumours a popular retailer may be opening a branch soon. ‘I promise I won’t step in a supermarket – my family are sick of it all’ A prolific shoplifter who ignored an Asbo-style court order to carry on thieving has vowed: “I won’t step in a supermarket again.” 7 ‘It's like rats in London - cocaine is everywhere in Kent' A former addict claims cocaine use is rife in Kent - as shocking new figures reveal drug offences have soared 45% in the last five years. 12 ‘I've been here 40 years, but I'm not retiring yet!’ The owner of a popular corner shop plans to keep working “for as long as her body allows” as she celebrates 40 years in business. London chef opens second restaurant in Kent The owner and chef of a new family-run restaurant says he wants to bring the taste of the Mediterranean to Kent. 1 ‘We’ve got a lot to do before we die’ - Nuns get plan for HMO approved A hostel used to house homeless people is to be converted after the nuns running the charity behind it look to sell it. 1 Health alert issued for Kent as 26C 'heatwave' forecast Weather forecasters have issued a yellow health alert for the county as temperatures could climb to heatwave levels. 19 Work to start on 93 beach huts and watersports park as plans approved Work to build 93 beach huts and transform a seafront car park into a watersports venue and visitor centre will start next year. 2 Green light for 10 luxury homes on abandoned school site Developers have been given the green light to build 10 luxury clifftop homes on the site of an abandoned school. 8 Multi-vehicle crash shuts busy route A busy route has been closed after a multi-vehicle collision. 1 Couple wait six months for support after shock brain disease diagnosis A husband is calling for change to improve support for unpaid carers after he and his wife were left without support for half a year. Drunk called ticket inspector ‘snitch’ and threatened to snap his neck A drunken ticket dodger threatened to snap a train inspector’s neck after being asked for proof he paid for the journey. 20 New CGIs show 141-home development on rural land Fresh images have been unveiled showing plans for a downscaled estate on agricultural land. 6 41 Kent charities reach finals of prestigious awards The awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of charities, volunteers and trustees all over the county. ‘Crime is going down - social media just makes it look bad’ Crime has dropped significantly in a town centre and now council leaders want to fix its reputation online. 43 Legendary landlady leaves village pub after 20 years A mother and daughter team have bid an emotional farewell to the beloved village pub the family has run for two decades. Millionaire golf pro torched own house to spite estranged wife A golfer who set fire to his own home following the break-up of his marriage later told emergency crews: “I didn’t want the b***h to have everything.” 13 ‘We're spending £3m on town centre - don't just sit at home and moan’ Residents are being urged to “walk the walk” and support their high street amid claims council bosses only care about an out-of-town shopping centre. 38 ‘With palm trees and sandy beaches, this trumps Whitstable’ In a rare bit of positivity, our columnist takes a jaunt to one seaside town and declares it a potential Whitstable-beater. 10 Everything you need to know about town's first Pride celebration As one Kent town hosts its first ever Pride celebration, here’s a rundown of when, where, and how you can be a part of it. Tory in antisemitism row: ‘I should have scrutinised post before sharing’ A Conservative candidate says it is ‘fanciful’ to suggest he is antisemitic following a backlash to an image he posted on his social media. 7 Meat from butchers’ recalled over safety fears Public health officials have ordered potentially unsafe meat supplied by a cutting plant to be removed from the market. 2 Killer back behind bars after drunken shop attack A convicted killer is back inside after assaulting a shop worker he claimed owed him money after he failed to get cash out of an ATM. 15 Stunned jogger’s double take at ‘penguin’ sighting A jogger says he did a double take when he noticed what he thought was a colony of penguins along the harbour wall but it wasn’t quite as it seemed… Warning after blaze destroys vital rescue equipment A warning has been issued after a storage unit went up in flames, destroying £2,500 worth of rescue equipment. 3 ‘A bomb went straight into my flat - Kent has been a sanctuary for me’ A 22-year-old Ukrainian refugee says Kent has been a “sanctuary” for her after fleeing the war in her country. 8 Primary school shines in glowing Ofsted report A primary school has been praised by inspectors following its first inspection in six years. Chilli-laced spray ‘squirted in guard’s face’ as activists stormed weapons factory Activists are reported to have squirted chilli-laced spray in a security guard’s face as they caused huge damage storming a weapons factory. 10
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