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Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

28 November 2022
Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

The cost of a range of services provided by a council is set to go up to tackle rising inflation rates at the cash-strapped authority.

'Their handling of this has been secretive, devious and frankly chaotic'

28 November 2022
'Their handling of this has been secretive, devious and frankly chaotic'

A parish council has voted to continue with plans to move its village allotments, despite opposition from residents.

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Bid to bring empty Beales back into use after three years

26 November 2022
Bid to bring empty Beales back into use after three years

A campaign has been launched to attract shoppers back to a town's biggest retail site.

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Three-vehicle crash on M2

25 November 2022
Three-vehicle crash on M2

There is queuing traffic on the M2 London-bound this morning after an accident.

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Crossing button boxes stolen and 'sold as doorbells on eBay'

25 November 2022
Crossing button boxes stolen and 'sold as doorbells on eBay'

A thief is believed to be stealing pelican crossing control boxes to sell on eBay as doorbells.

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'Are we turning into a Third World country?'

24 November 2022
'Are we turning into a Third World country?'

Homes are still suffering from low water pressure - and sometimes no water at all - after an incident at a water treatment plant two weeks ago.

Delays expected following A20 crash

24 November 2022
Delays expected following A20 crash

A motorbike and a car have collided near a busy town centre this morning.

Accident causing tail-backs

24 November 2022
Accident causing tail-backs

There are delays in both directions on the busy A229 this morning.

Inspector's doubts over new 3,000-home garden village plan

23 November 2022
Inspector's doubts over new 3,000-home garden village plan

Villagers opposed to a new garden village are happy a planning inspector has raised questions about its inclusion in a council's housing plan.

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Councillor who spent six months living in France returns to seat

23 November 2022
Councillor who spent six months living in France returns to seat

A parish councillor who did not attend meetings for six months while she lived in France has returned to take up her post amid huge controversy.

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Four-car crash on A2

23 November 2022
Four-car crash on A2

Motorists are facing more rush-hour delays this morning after a crash.

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'At last we will have our medal'

22 November 2022
'At last we will have our medal'

The Prime Minister has promised Britain's nuclear test veterans - including those in Kent - they will receive an honour for their sacrifices.

Grammar school teacher had sex with pupil during eight-month affair

22 November 2022
Grammar school teacher had sex with pupil during eight-month affair

A geography teacher has been banned from teaching after seducing a sixth-form pupil.

Delays on A2

22 November 2022
Delays on A2

Commuters are facing long delays on the main route to London after an earlier crash involving a lorry and a van.

Overturned car blocks road

21 November 2022
Overturned car blocks road

A car has overturned this morning, blocking the road.

'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

20 November 2022
'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

A 98-year-old veteran has been able to help a Dutch family trace the history of 'their' British serviceman.

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Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

19 November 2022
Former mayor 'bullied council staff'

A former mayor breached a council's code of conduct after allegations of bullying the authority's clerk were found proven.

Nursery plan for green belt divides opinion

18 November 2022
Nursery plan for green belt divides opinion

Proposals to build a new base for a children's nursery that has to leave its present home have divided opinions.

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Police transfer 35 officers to bolster 101 calls handling service

18 November 2022
Police transfer 35 officers to bolster 101 calls handling service

Police top brass say officers will be moved from other duties into the force's control room to deal with issues answering 101 calls.

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Football scene mourns death of dedicated servant

17 November 2022
Football scene mourns death of dedicated servant

A dedicated servant to clubs, leagues and the amateur football scene across Kent is being mourned following his death.

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