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A council 'must change' its culture

06 March 2021
A council 'must change' its culture

A local authority has been criticised for stamping too many reports 'confidential.'

Boat helmsman jailed

06 March 2021
Boat helmsman jailed

The lives of asylum seekers in an over-loaded inflatable boat were put at risk, a court heard.

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Sainsbury's has it bagged

06 March 2021
Sainsbury's has it bagged

Children are invited to join an art competition to mark a supermarket's opening.

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Car hits garden wall

06 March 2021
Car hits garden wall

A driver hit a garden wall early this morning, and then drove off.

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We're the best (nearly)!

01 March 2021
We're the best (nearly)!

A community-run store has been declared the second best start-up business in the country after just a year of trading.

Driver in Bolivia death crash hit pot-hole on salt flats

28 February 2021
Driver in Bolivia death crash hit pot-hole on salt flats

The South American driver of a tour vehicle that crashed killing two Kent school boys will not be charged because he too later died in hospital.

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Car park goes digital

26 February 2021
Car park goes digital

A shopping centre's car park barriers have been removed as technology is used to make parking more Covid-secure.

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Borough increases council tax by the maximum allowed

25 February 2021
Borough increases council tax by the maximum allowed

A crucial Town Hall budget was passed by just one vote.

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Trees planted for Barbara

25 February 2021
Trees planted for Barbara

A tireless campaigner for the Save Fant Farm group is still much missed in her community.

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Action group formed on Zoom

25 February 2021
Action group formed on Zoom

Residents are gathering together to fight what they see as a threat to their conservation areas.

New Sainsbury's opens soon after 10-year wait

25 February 2021
New Sainsbury's opens soon after 10-year wait

A village's decade-long wait for a major supermarket chain to build and open a new store is almost over.

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Four days left to complete challenge

25 February 2021
Four days left to complete challenge

Gym members are doing the equivalent of a journey from Lands End to John O'Groats to support their local food bank.

Council chooses new Mayor and Deputy

25 February 2021
Council chooses new Mayor and Deputy

It's emerged that a borough councillor has something in common with the man who signed the death warrant for King Charles I.

How much will you pay?

24 February 2021
How much will you pay?

A borough council meets tonight to set the Council Tax for the coming financial year.

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Shop owners' verdict on TV show interiors makeover

24 February 2021
Shop owners' verdict on TV show interiors makeover

Store-keepers have given their verdict after their shops were transformed on BBC Two show Interior Design Masters.

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Building work starts on new Lidl

24 February 2021
Building work starts on new Lidl

A village can expect to have its own branch of the budget supermarket chain by the end of the year.

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Death of a 'thoroughly decent man'

24 February 2021
Death of a 'thoroughly decent man'

A man who did much to protect Kent against the worst excesses of over-development has passed away.

Going all out for Easter

24 February 2021
Going all out for Easter

A school has launched a video to support its egg appeal.

Did you see cash point theft?

24 February 2021
Did you see cash point theft?

A pensioner had his money stolen while using a High Street ATM.

Rebirth of the protest song

23 February 2021
Rebirth of the protest song

A campaign group has found a novel way to oppose housing plans - with a music video.

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