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Number of nature reserves to triple

04 April 2023
Number of nature reserves to triple

A council is set to create five new local nature reserves in a move which will give the land better protection.

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Shopping centre branch of Clintons closes

04 April 2023
Shopping centre branch of Clintons closes

A town centre branch of the greeting card retailer is the latest in a series of closures announced by the national chain.

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Scientist-turned Silicon Valley boss advises pupils: 'Don't do it for the money'

03 April 2023
Scientist-turned Silicon Valley boss advises pupils: 'Don't do it for the money'

A former NASA scientist who helped discover water on the moon has returned to his old school to give some stellar career advice.

Adult education centre quits home after 130 years

03 April 2023
Adult education centre quits home after 130 years

A town's adult education centre, whose famous alumni included inspirational artist and Children's TV presenter Tony Hart, is to move to a new home.

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'Drug costing £1.8m saved my son – but he needs more help'

01 April 2023
'Drug costing £1.8m saved my son – but he needs more help'

A toddler's life has been saved thanks to a £1.8m super drug, but his family is struggling to meet the ongoing cost of his care.

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Commuters can expect delays on the motorway

31 March 2023
Commuters can expect delays on the motorway

An accident has shut one lane of the M20 this morning.

Long delays on A229 after three-car smash

31 March 2023
Long delays on A229 after three-car smash

An accident is causing delays on a busy route into a town centre this morning.

Firm fined £150k for safety breaches

31 March 2023
Firm fined £150k for safety breaches

Workers at a waste factory were at risk of being struck by heavy machinery, a court heard.

MP calls for answers over six-year wait for missing GP surgery

30 March 2023
MP calls for answers over six-year wait for missing GP surgery

An MP has urged a developer to deliver on its promise to build a medical centre after overcrowded GPs were forced to close their patient list.

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Giant car park could close after 100 reports of anti-social behaviour

29 March 2023
Giant car park could close after 100 reports of anti-social behaviour

Covid and anti-social behaviour incidents involving nuisance cars could spell the end for a commuter car park near the M2.

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DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

29 March 2023
DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

A thief who targeted a home while the residents were away and was caught after leaving his blood at the crime scene has been jailed.

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Young musicians' gala concert proves to be glittering success

29 March 2023
Young musicians' gala concert proves to be glittering success

A medieval castle provided the historic backdrop for the first gala concert of the Kent and Medway Young Musicians Trust.

Child hit by car in town centre

29 March 2023
Child hit by car in town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was struck by a car.

Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

29 March 2023
Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

A fire at a derelict pub is being treated as a suspected arson attack.

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Missing man found safe and well

29 March 2023
Missing man found safe and well

A missing 58-year-old man who sparked concerns from police has been found safe and well.

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Blind magistrate urges others to join her

28 March 2023
Blind magistrate urges others to join her

A blind woman has been a magistrate for 24 years has explained how she got into the role and why others should join her on the bench.

'We need action over bike thefts'

28 March 2023
'We need action over bike thefts'

An increase in the number of bike thefts is putting people off cycling.

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Electrical supply fault halts train service

28 March 2023
Electrical supply fault halts train service

A "very limited" bus service is in place as trains are suspended for some commuters.

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Town says farewell to former mayor

27 March 2023
Town says farewell to former mayor

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart of the Kent political scene for the past 30 years who has died.

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Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

27 March 2023
Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

A diversion is in place for motorists wishing to leave the M20.

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