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Missing woman found dead near park

01 April 2022
Missing woman found dead near park

A police search for a missing 56-year-old had a tragic end when her body was found near a wildlife spot.

Developers reveal plans for 300 homes

31 March 2022
Developers reveal plans for 300 homes

A new community has been proposed with detailed plans submitted for hundreds of homes on the outskirts of a village.

Whatever happened to 'the Kentish Grocers?'

24 March 2022
Whatever happened to 'the Kentish Grocers?'

Vye and Son was a popular shop on the county's high streets for more than 150 years, here we take a look back at its history.

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Gem of a shop set to close down

21 March 2022
Gem of a shop set to close down

An independent jewellers is closing after 98 years of trading in the county town.

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The sad tale of Kent's lost butchers

20 March 2022
The sad tale of Kent's lost butchers

With the closure of JC Rook and Son this week, we remember other butchers lost from Kent's high streets.

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What happened to the iconic M&S clock?

19 March 2022
What happened to the iconic M&S clock?

The ornate timepiece that once adorned the fascia of a Marks and Spencer store has disappeared from a town centre.

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Londoner came to Kent with drugs to sell it is alleged

17 March 2022
Londoner came to Kent with drugs to sell it is alleged

A man is now in custody awaiting trial on a drug-dealing charge.

Inspector rules new homes would harm the countryside

17 March 2022
Inspector rules new homes would harm the countryside

A council has defeated a housing application on appeal even though it cannot show it has a five-year land supply.

Attempted digger theft frustrated

17 March 2022
Attempted digger theft frustrated

A police helicopter has been used to track down suspects in the attempted theft of a digger.

St Patrick would be proud

17 March 2022
St Patrick would be proud

A town's only Irish bar is planning a big celebration today for Ireland's patron saint.

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Delays tonight coast-bound on M20

16 March 2022
Delays tonight coast-bound on M20

An earlier crash involving a lorry and a car has stalled rush-hour traffic on a busy motorway.

Fly-tip shuts road for a week

15 March 2022
Fly-tip shuts road for a week

A bath, grey wallpaper and louvre doors were just some of the items dumped in a road.

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New German Donor Kebab store in town centre

15 March 2022
New German Donor Kebab store in town centre

The opening of a new restaurant has brought 40 jobs to a town.

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Battle to protect trees at army barracks site

15 March 2022
Battle to protect trees at army barracks site

A councillor has reported his own council to the Local Government Ombudsman over its refusal to issue a Tree Preservation Order.

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Opening date for Taco Bell revealed

14 March 2022
Opening date for Taco Bell revealed

A Mexican food chain is offering free tacos to its first 100 customers.

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Traffic at standstill on A20

14 March 2022
Traffic at standstill on A20

A car fire is causing long delays on the A20.

Equestrian world in mourning for master saddle-maker

14 March 2022
Equestrian world in mourning for master saddle-maker

A businessman who bounced back from a horrendous injury sustained in an air crash has died.

How airfield helped refugees escape Idi Amin

13 March 2022
How airfield helped refugees escape Idi Amin

People fleeing Idi Amin's brutal regime in Uganda in 1972 were helped by a Kent airfield.

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Deadline approaches for Jubilee street party licences

12 March 2022
Deadline approaches for Jubilee street party licences

Don't dither if you're planning to party with neighbours and friends as the application deadline for Platinum Jubilee street closures nears.

Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

12 March 2022
Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

A Kent father has spoken of his frustration with UK officialdom as he tries to bring his Ukrainian family home.

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