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Introducing the John Chadwick Rule

08 April 2021
Introducing the John Chadwick Rule

A homeless man who took his own life may be remembered in the name of a new council policy.

Theatre's future looking up after grant

08 April 2021
Theatre's future looking up after grant

The future of a town's only theatre is looking more secure after a Government bail-out.

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We're heading for a crisis, says transport campaigner

08 April 2021
We're heading for a crisis, says transport campaigner

Kent County Council is being urged to live up to its own policy of "infrastructure first" before development.

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Householders angry at prolonged blight

08 April 2021
Householders angry at prolonged blight

Opponents of a council's plans to build a garden village say they are being kept in the dark about changes.

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Cold spell to continue for next couple of days

06 April 2021
Cold spell to continue for next couple of days

The surprising cold spell is continuing after some glorious weather at the start of the Bank Holiday and gritters will be out overnight.

'It's been the best birthday ever'

06 April 2021
'It's been the best birthday ever'

A 100-year-old army veteran has raised more than £28,000 for the Help For Heroes charity.

Vicar Linda retires

06 April 2021
Vicar Linda retires

Worshippers in four parishes must go it alone for the time being.

Villagers mourn loss of a 'much loved friend'

06 April 2021
Villagers mourn loss of a 'much loved friend'

Residents are demanding the return of their "vintage" postbox after it was damaged in a traffic accident.

Tool against inappropriate development complete

06 April 2021
Tool against inappropriate development complete

A new buildings assessment aims to preserve what's best about a town's character.

'They should be proud'

06 April 2021
'They should be proud'

Four Kent independent schools have been shortlisted in this year's Tes annual awards.

Seal spotted swimming in river

02 April 2021
Seal spotted swimming in river

People walking along a Kent river grabbed their camera and started filming after spying a seal in the water.

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'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

01 April 2021
'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

A farmer has dismissed online detractors, saying they haven't seen his animals after 57,000 signed a petition demanding his business be shut down.

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Couple host Live Bar to bring back entertainment

01 April 2021
Couple host Live Bar to bring back entertainment

Performers isolated without an audience through lockdown can now find one online.

Anger at tree removal in nesting season

01 April 2021
Anger at tree removal in nesting season

A developer insists all trees will be checked for active nests before they are felled.

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Knife attack at estate flats

01 April 2021
Knife attack at estate flats

A man has been taken to hospital and a second is in custody after a knife attack at a block of flats on an estate.

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Investigation into Roundwell Park

31 March 2021
Investigation into Roundwell Park

Neighbours have complained of a "brutalist" floodwall at a development site under construction.

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Football pitch could become housing

31 March 2021
Football pitch could become housing

Residents have 10 weeks to give their views on borough's proposed Local Plan.

Brexit lorry ban could be extended indefinitely

30 March 2021
Brexit lorry ban could be extended indefinitely

Councillors want the power to clamp HGVs parking on the street to extend right across Kent indefinitely.

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Birds of prey are ready to soar

30 March 2021
Birds of prey are ready to soar

A popular wildlife centre and nature trail will re-open to the public soon.

MPs mark fourth anniversary of animal lover's suicide

30 March 2021
MPs mark fourth anniversary of animal lover's suicide

The death of a homeless man who took his own life rather than be parted from his pets has been remembered in the House of Commons.

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