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KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

10 May 2024

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

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Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

10 May 2024

A £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent’s most historic assets has received a significant boost with further grant funding.

The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

09 May 2024

A renowned fragrance firm is cashing in on the rise of “incredibly dark” humour after hiring one of Kent’s few remaining tin churches.

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Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

09 May 2024

An opening date has been revealed for a new play park on a popular Kent beach.

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Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

09 May 2024

Frustrated theatre-goers were forced to stand in an underground car park for more than an hour - just to queue to pay for parking.

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‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

09 May 2024

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

‘We’ve worked at the same company for 30 years - it’s been amazing’

08 May 2024

We spoke to Eurotunnel employees who have worked for the company ever since the Channel Tunnel opened 30 years ago this week.

Woman, 54, smashed into police car drunk

Woman, 54, smashed into police car drunk

07 May 2024

A woman who climbed behind the wheel drunk before smashing into a parked police car - narrowly missing officers - has avoided jail.

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Treat the kids to an awesome animal encounter

Treat the kids to an awesome animal encounter

07 May 2024

Take the family on a wild day out at one of Kent’s biggest animal parks, with an up-close-and-personal encounter and annual pass.

Motorists braced for six months of closures on A2

Motorists braced for six months of closures on A2

06 May 2024

Motorists face six months of closures on a busy stretch of the A2 while “essential repairs” are carried out.

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A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

A rare look inside one of the modern wonders of the world

06 May 2024

As the Channel Tunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary today, here is what we saw during a rare look behind the scenes.

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Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

Hopes dashed for solar farm sprawling 190 football pitches

06 May 2024

A council has refused plans for a sprawling and “very controversial” solar farm amid concerns over its visual impact.

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'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

'I never thought my alpaca hobby would take me around the world'

06 May 2024

A woman who started her alpaca business as a hobby and ended up travelling across the world is looking to retire after 14 “incredible” years.

Town’s first Co-op opens its doors

Town’s first Co-op opens its doors

04 May 2024

A new Co-op has opened to customers, taking over disused land previously dubbed an ‘eyesore’.

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Former medical centre to be turned into housing estate and care home

Former medical centre to be turned into housing estate and care home

02 May 2024

Divisive plans to build a 66-bed care home and 86 houses on a former medical site have been approved by council bosses.

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Fly-tipper who burned waste on his own street fined £460

Fly-tipper who burned waste on his own street fined £460

30 April 2024

A fly-tipper who repeatedly sent his dumped waste up in flames on his own road has been penalised £460.

Fears and confusion around Brexit changes introduced today

Fears and confusion around Brexit changes introduced today

30 April 2024

Food and plants imported into Kent from today could find themselves diverted 22 miles up the M20 for checks - but confusion remains.

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Two Kent nurseries make huge improvements with new Ofsted ratings

Two Kent nurseries make huge improvements with new Ofsted ratings

27 April 2024

Two nurseries have drastically improved in a matter of months after previously being hit with ‘inadequate’ Ofsted scores.

Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

Kent castle owner: ‘We’re not party animals - I love a game of Scrabble’

27 April 2024

A reality TV star who bought a Kent castle for half the asking price has told of her life at the historic site - and how business is now booming.

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Man in hospital after smash closed main route

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

25 April 2024

A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.

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