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Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

04 June 2023
Rubbish could ‘pile up in streets' as bin workers vote to strike in two Kent districts

Parts of Kent could see rubbish “left to pile up in the streets” after bin workers voted overwhelmingly for strike action over pay.

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Chiminea ‘sends shed up in flames’

04 June 2023
Chiminea ‘sends shed up in flames’

A garden chiminea is believed to have been the cause of a fire which saw a garden shed catch alight early this morning.

Pensioner pulled to ground in daylight bag snatch

03 June 2023
Pensioner pulled to ground in daylight bag snatch

A woman was pulled to the ground and had her bag taken after being approached from behind outside home.

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‘I am not going to give up, I am going to keep on fighting’

03 June 2023
‘I am not going to give up, I am going to keep on fighting’

A mother has vowed to continue fighting for access to medicinal cannabis used to treat her daughter’s severe epilepsy.

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Couple’s wedding day pain as stowaway cat goes missing at venue

03 June 2023
Couple’s wedding day pain as stowaway cat goes missing at venue

A couple have had their big day thrown into turmoil after their beloved cat stowed away in a van to their woodland wedding venue and went missing.

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Cigarette in bin sparks house fire

03 June 2023
Cigarette in bin sparks house fire

Firefighters were called after a blaze caused by a discarded cigarette spread from a bin to decking, fencing and a window.

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Will Kent roads cope with ‘busiest getaway yet’ this weekend?

25 May 2023
Will Kent roads cope with ‘busiest getaway yet’ this weekend?

Here’s everything you need to know about what to expect when thousands of tourists heading for France drive through our county this weekend.

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RECAP: Crunch talks on plans to scrap Kent recycling centres

23 May 2023
RECAP: Crunch talks on plans to scrap Kent recycling centres

Follow our live blog for updates as Kent County Council meets to discuss plans which could see recycling centres across the county close.

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The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

21 May 2023
The hidden gem park with incredible views that is loved by locals

With beautiful woodland walks, streams and incredible views, this park is cherished by residents.

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A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

18 May 2023
A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A once state-of-the-art hotel has fallen into disrepair, but its fortunes could now change after its glass-fronted restaurant was put up for rent.

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Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

09 May 2023
Huge new taproom to open at popular tourist spot

A new craft beer taproom serving wood-fired pizza is set to become the largest restaurant at a popular seafront destination.

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Tory leaders fall and Labour triumphs in local elections

05 May 2023
Tory leaders fall and Labour triumphs in local elections

Three Tory council leaders have been toppled and Labour has gained control in several areas during a dramatic day in local politics.

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'Until people take us seriously, they're going to see rubbish piling up in streets'

26 April 2023
'Until people take us seriously, they're going to see rubbish piling up in streets'

Here’s everything you need to know about why a wage dispute could lead to bins being left uncollected – and which parts of the county will be hit...

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No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

20 April 2023
No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

Our reporter gives the cuisine of east Africa a try for the very first time at a small back-street restaurant

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Inside the Kent mental hospital that closed 30 years ago

18 April 2023
Inside the Kent mental hospital that closed 30 years ago

A nurse who worked at an institution once known as a "lunatic asylum" has recalled some of the "dark moments" that have stayed with them ever since.

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'Lessons to be learned' one year on from tattooists' murder-suicide

11 April 2023
'Lessons to be learned' one year on from tattooists' murder-suicide

A police watchdog says lessons can be learned by the force, one year after a tattooist on bail for attacking his wife murdered her and killed himself.

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'You think traffic's bad now - you just wait!'

03 April 2023
'You think traffic's bad now - you just wait!'

Industry figures fear even worse travel disruption when new biometric border rules come into force at the cross-Channel ports.

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'They say our town is gentrified - but people living here feel abandoned'

30 March 2023
'They say our town is gentrified - but people living here feel abandoned'

A town which has been transformed thanks to multi-million pound regeneration still has pockets of deprivation plagued by petty crime, say residents.

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Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

29 March 2023
Despair as family ordered to tear down illegal eco-home

A family living off-grid in a house they built from shipping containers have been ordered to demolish their home by the council.

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Passenger flights to return to Kent airport

27 March 2023
Passenger flights to return to Kent airport

Passengers flights are expected to resume this summer and serve a number of destinations including Le Touquet in France.

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