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‘Ban lorries from this road, it’s not safe’

‘Ban lorries from this road, it’s not safe’

30 April 2024

Radical plans to ban lorries from an A-road have been proposed by fed-up residents – who warn more lives will be lost if things do not change.

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'It's like living in a third world country'

'It's like living in a third world country'

29 April 2024

Residents say month-long problems with uncollected bins are attracting vermin - though one couple have seen the funny side to the fiasco.

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Farm fined after placing staff at risk of harm to save money

Farm fined after placing staff at risk of harm to save money

29 April 2024

A neglectful farming firm whose bull ran amok and outbuildings were at risk of collapse has been hit with a hefty fine.

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Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

Vintage-style splash as outdoor swimming pool marks 60th anniversary

28 April 2024

A lido is set to mark its 60th anniversary with a nostalgia-infused celebration.

Deli owner granted alcohol licence despite landlord’s ‘eviction threats’

Deli owner granted alcohol licence despite landlord’s ‘eviction threats’

28 April 2024

A delicatessen owner has won a battle to sell alcohol from her shop - despite her landlord allegedly threatening to evict her over the plans.

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Village’s only barbershop to return after being ‘booted out’

Village’s only barbershop to return after being ‘booted out’

27 April 2024

A village’s only barber’s that was forced to shut so its premises could be turned into flats is to make a welcome return and will have a new home.

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‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

26 April 2024

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

21 April 2024

A rural bus service axed by Stagecoach leaving villagers isolated is being revived thanks to a new volunteer-driven scheme and £60,000 grant.

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17 tonnes of rubbish cleared from polluted stream

17 tonnes of rubbish cleared from polluted stream

20 April 2024

The remarkable transformation of a litter-strewn, polluted chalk stream into a “magical” wildlife haven has earned widespread praise.

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‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

20 April 2024

An elderly couple’s bins which went uncollected for a month were picked up hours after KentOnline revealed the duo vowed to stop paying council tax.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

18 April 2024

Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent targeted by vehicle thieves.

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

18 April 2024

A Kent woman caught in flood-hit Dubai has recounted the moment the storm struck and she feared she may be stuck in treacherous conditions.

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Commuters faced delays amid railway power fault

Commuters faced delays amid railway power fault

17 April 2024

Frustrated passengers commuting from work were facing long delays after a power failure brought railway services to a halt.

Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘generous and loyal’ dad

Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘generous and loyal’ dad

17 April 2024

A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a dad found fatally stabbed outside a village pub.

Kent’s road schemes: A decade of big projects and promises

Kent’s road schemes: A decade of big projects and promises

17 April 2024

From Turbo roundabouts to the longest road tunnel in the UK, these are the huge road projects in Kent either underway or still waiting for approval.

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Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

14 April 2024

Two people were treated by paramedics after a blaze spread through a flat.

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

14 April 2024

Mice droppings were discovered scattered across a town centre shop found to have no running water.

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‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

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Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

Two women seriously injured in A2 crash

13 April 2024

Two women have been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash on the A2.

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