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'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

29 February 2024
'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

The inclusion of an ex-councillor’s estate in a draft Local Plan could yet be investigated further despite a review finding all rules were followed.

'Attack on children and knife threats' in park triggers dispersal order

28 February 2024
'Attack on children and knife threats' in park triggers dispersal order

Police have been forced to lay down a dispersal order in a town centre after reports children were attacked and left fearing for their lives.

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Biker taken to London hospital with serious injuries after crash

26 February 2024
Biker taken to London hospital with serious injuries after crash

A road remains closed after a serious accident involving a car and a motorcycle.

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‘Why do pupils studying maths get cheap tickets, but not us?’

25 February 2024
‘Why do pupils studying maths get cheap tickets, but not us?’

A Kent theatre has been branded “disgraceful” for refusing to offer school discount tickets to students at a performing arts academy.

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‘Elation’ as much-loved seaside cafe saved from closure

23 February 2024
‘Elation’ as much-loved seaside cafe saved from closure

A much-loved cafe has been saved after a last-minute bid came through to buy the seaside spot.

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'Number of parties' interested in running closed concert venue

23 February 2024
'Number of parties' interested in running closed concert venue

Several parties interested in reviving a historic music venue are set to be considered by a council.

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Serious crash on major route sparks large emergency response

23 February 2024
Serious crash on major route sparks large emergency response

A serious crash has sparked a large emergency response and gridlock on a busy dual-carriageway.

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Lorry driver jailed for killing 'bright and considerate' boy in bus stop crash

23 February 2024
Lorry driver jailed for killing 'bright and considerate' boy in bus stop crash

A lorry driver has been jailed for seven years after he veered off the road and crashed into a bus stop, killing a 14-year-old boy.

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Fake grass at brand new playground becomes ‘muddy disaster’

22 February 2024
Fake grass at brand new playground becomes ‘muddy disaster’

Parents are asking how a playground carpeted with fake grass has already become a “muddy disaster” after opening just days ago.

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'Mesmerising dance performance left me speechless’

21 February 2024
'Mesmerising dance performance left me speechless’

A fearless show by Brazil’s São Paulo Dance Company brought the crowd to their feet as culture and movement collided at a Kent theatre.

Suspected burglar charged with break-ins

20 February 2024
Suspected burglar charged with break-ins

A 24-year-old has been charged with burglary after two homes were reportedly targeted.

Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

19 February 2024
Dad-of-six swept away by riptide as he cooled off after gym

A "gentle and caring" dad-of-six died after he was swept out to sea by strong currents just three weeks after the birth of his youngest child.

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‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

19 February 2024
‘My pub’s not shutting down - but I am calling it a day after 20 years’

The boss of an almost 175-year-old pub has cleared up rumours about the much-loved free house closing.

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Bosses deny Kent Waitrose store could close

16 February 2024
Bosses deny Kent Waitrose store could close

A supermarket chain has allayed fears that one of its Kent stores will close following 16 job losses.

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Almost a dozen cars scratched up on residential street

15 February 2024
Almost a dozen cars scratched up on residential street

Almost a dozen vehicles have been scratched up in a residential area prompting police to charge a suspect.

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

15 February 2024
Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Shoplifter banned from supermarkets across Kent

11 February 2024
Shoplifter banned from supermarkets across Kent

A prolific thief has been banned from supermarkets across Kent following a string of shoplifting offences in the county.

Popular cafe set to close due to rising costs

11 February 2024
Popular cafe set to close due to rising costs

A busy seafront cafe is set to close later this month after rising costs forced the owners to put it up for sale.

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Firefighters called as cooking oil sparks kitchen blaze

11 February 2024
Firefighters called as cooking oil sparks kitchen blaze

Fire crews in three engines attended a kitchen blaze believed to have started after a pan of cooking oil caught alight.

High street reopens after ‘serious accident’

11 February 2024
High street reopens after ‘serious accident’

A high street that was shut following reports of a “serious accident” has reopened.

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