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County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

11 April 2022
County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

Kent County Council is looking to catch drivers breaking traffic rules across the county but is starting in Maidstone, Dartford and Ashford first.

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Drive in a bus lane - get a fine

11 April 2022
Drive in a bus lane - get a fine

KCC is looking to catch drivers breaking traffic regulations across the county but starting in Maidstone, Dartford and Ashford.

Village church given community asset listing

10 April 2022
Village church given community asset listing

A campaign to save a redundant church has taken a step forward after the building was listed as a community asset by a borough council.

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Candidates for borough council elections announced

08 April 2022
Candidates for borough council elections announced

A total of 67 men and women will be contesting for one of 18 seats in a town's May elections.

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Chance to start your own vineyard

08 April 2022
Chance to start your own vineyard

A Weald village could be in line to get a third vineyard as 94 acres of prime land is put up for sale for just under £1m.

Strip club seeks renewal of licence

08 April 2022
Strip club seeks renewal of licence

A town centre lap-dancing and strip club is applying to extend its licence.

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First look at plans to transform derelict cinema

06 April 2022
First look at plans to transform derelict cinema

After 23 years empty, a vision has been put forward to redevelop a town's cinema into a retirement complex.

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Driver injured in skip lorry crash

05 April 2022
Driver injured in skip lorry crash

A driver has been injured after a skip lorry and van crashed on a rural road.

Tragic death of off-road biker

04 April 2022
Tragic death of off-road biker

A motorcyclist suffered fatal injures after losing control of his Yamaha 700 and hitting a tree.

Police with wrong address raid magistrate's home in hunt for rape suspect

04 April 2022
Police with wrong address raid magistrate's home in hunt for rape suspect

A 75-year-old magistrate and councillor has spoken of her shock after police hunting a rapist stormed her home in a midnight raid.

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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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