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Dismay as charges rolled out at district’s free tennis courts

13 April 2024
Dismay as charges rolled out at district’s free tennis courts

Dismayed tennis players discovered they must stump up cash to use previously free courts following a quarter of a million pound revamp.

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Former science lab could be flattened for estate of family homes

13 April 2024
Former science lab could be flattened for estate of family homes

College science labs could be bulldozed and replaced with 11 family homes, if plans are approved.

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‘If you don’t like dogs in pubs - this probably isn’t the place for you’

13 April 2024
‘If you don’t like dogs in pubs - this probably isn’t the place for you’

The landlord of a pub with a special menu just for dogs admits his city centre inn is “probably not the place” for punters who don’t like pooches.

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Man arrested after poo smeared on BBQ restaurant

12 April 2024
Man arrested after poo smeared on BBQ restaurant

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after poo was smeared on a restaurant directly opposite a Waitrose.

‘If you find a turtle on a Kent beach, something is seriously wrong’

12 April 2024
‘If you find a turtle on a Kent beach, something is seriously wrong’

Nature experts are fearing the worst after well-meaning beachgoers released a tropical sea turtle back into Kent’s cold waters.

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Dog walker finds huge elephant tusk on beach

12 April 2024
Dog walker finds huge elephant tusk on beach

A man discovered what appears to be a metre long elephant tusk while looking for shipwreck remnants.

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Iconic venue wants holiday lodges, spa and ‘Grand Designs’ treehouse

12 April 2024
Iconic venue wants holiday lodges, spa and ‘Grand Designs’ treehouse

The owners of a country house-turned-hotel have unveiled plans for an ambitious expansion it hopes will make it a ‘go-to’ resort.

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Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

11 April 2024
Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

A rescue park has shared its heartbreak at the death of a beautiful and rare white lioness Imara aged 11.

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Suspected flasher arrested

10 April 2024
Suspected flasher arrested

Police have made an arrest after reports of a man exposing himself

Police catch run-away burglar who jumped from dock

10 April 2024
Police catch run-away burglar who jumped from dock

A burglar who went on the run after jumping from the dock has been arrested.

Probe into death of serial killer Peter Tobin launched

10 April 2024
Probe into death of serial killer Peter Tobin launched

An investigation has been launched into the death of notorious serial killer Peter Tobin, who hid his victims’ remains in the garden of his Kent home.

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Cat dies in house fire

09 April 2024
Cat dies in house fire

A cat has sadly died after a blaze broke out in the living room of a house, despite the efforts of firefighters.

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The truth behind the 'James Bond' boat in Kent harbour

08 April 2024
The truth behind the 'James Bond' boat in Kent harbour

A boat likened to a vessel befitting 007 has caused a stir after appearing in a Kent harbour.

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

06 April 2024
Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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All the IKEA pick-up points in Kent as signs appear at Tesco

05 April 2024
All the IKEA pick-up points in Kent as signs appear at Tesco

Shoppers can now collect purchases from furniture giant IKEA at another Kent Tesco store.

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‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

05 April 2024
‘Priceless’ or ‘waste of money’? We speak to commuters as park and ride reopens

Commuters have expressed their delight at the return of a “priceless” park and ride service - although critics still believe it is a “waste of money”

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University vice-chancellor resigns

04 April 2024
University vice-chancellor resigns

The vice-chancellor of the University of Kent is stepping down, following a turbulent year for the institution, which has recently axed six courses.

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Top Boy star’s bid to extend Kent home rejected for being ‘overpowering’

04 April 2024
Top Boy star’s bid to extend Kent home rejected for being ‘overpowering’

An actor who starred in a hit Netflix show has had his latest bid to build an extension to his family home in Kent rejected on appeal.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on busy A-road

03 April 2024
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on busy A-road

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash which closed an A-road in both directions, sparking long queues

Town with no McDonald’s could see drive-thru built on former leisure centre site

03 April 2024
Town with no McDonald’s could see drive-thru built on former leisure centre site

McDonald’s could return to a Kent town as bosses have earmarked a former leisure centre site for a new drive-thru.

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