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Anger over ward boundary changes

02 October 2022
Anger over ward boundary changes

A proposal that would see one Kent village divided from its cemetery and war memorial has been described as ridiculous.

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The town where homelessness is up 80%

01 October 2022
The town where homelessness is up 80%

There has been an 'alarming' increase in the number of people needing urgent help with housing as the cost of living crisis bites.

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Fast rail journeys could mean property market boom

30 September 2022
Fast rail journeys could mean property market boom

A new sub-hour service to London will bring more business to Kent and attract house buyers from the capital.

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'The area is becoming a checkerboard of industry and glass'

29 September 2022
'The area is becoming a checkerboard of industry and glass'

Two large solar farms are proposed with just 700 metres between them.

Four more days of bus strikes announced

27 September 2022
Four more days of bus strikes announced

Arriva bus drivers name four more days of strike action due to a continuing dispute over pay.

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'It's shambolic – someone should be held to account'

27 September 2022
'It's shambolic – someone should be held to account'

A council has been criticised for submitting last minute evidence to an inquiry into its controversial housing plan.

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Anger at energy rebate scam

27 September 2022
Anger at energy rebate scam

People are being warned not to respond to scam texts and emails about the upcoming £400 Government Energy Rebate.

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Disruption to bus services as drivers prepare to strike

22 September 2022
Disruption to bus services as drivers prepare to strike

Bus services across Kent are set to be heavily disrupted after it was confirmed 600 drivers employed by Arriva will walk out in a dispute over pay.

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'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

22 September 2022
'Her Majesty flew home in the same aircraft as casualties from Afghanistan'

An honorary chaplain to the Queen has spoken of the emotion of taking part in Her Majesty's funeral procession.

Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

22 September 2022
Olympian Eddie the Eagle still ski-jumping at 58

Eddie the Eagle is inspiring others to get fit – 34 years after his record-breaking Olympic adventure.

Where should the houses go?

22 September 2022
Where should the houses go?

A borough council asks residents, where should we put 16,000 new homes?

'KCC should compensate me for my fall'

22 September 2022
'KCC should compensate me for my fall'

Broken paving stones remained unrepaired almost four months after a pensioner's injury.

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‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

22 September 2022
‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

An environmental campaigner has launched a petition calling on a ban of disposable vapes.

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New stores set up shop in town centre mall

21 September 2022
New stores set up shop in town centre mall

Shoppers visiting a shopping mall will soon enjoy an increased range of opportunities with two new stores opening this month.

'They were simple tales about Her Majesty but were amazingly popular'

21 September 2022
'They were simple tales about Her Majesty but were amazingly popular'

Sisters who spread joy with stories about the Royal Family using crafted figures say it is with sadness they bid goodbye to their main character.

Water woes set to be fixed as pipe replaced

21 September 2022
Water woes set to be fixed as pipe replaced

Villagers will be hoping work announced by a water company will finally solve their water supply problems of the past three years.

'New concept' in breakfast and brunch opens

20 September 2022
'New concept' in breakfast and brunch opens

A new restaurant specialising in breakfast and afternoon teas has opened and will focus on using locally sourced produce.

Theatre world says farewell to its lifetime champion

16 September 2022
Theatre world says farewell to its lifetime champion

Mourners celebrated the life of a town's 'drama queen' with a service of music, poetry and laughter.

Homes threat to car parks and village greens

16 September 2022
Homes threat to car parks and village greens

A council has drawn up a 'ridiculous' list of development sites, including town centre car parks and part of a police station's estate.

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Audi is destroyed in blaze

16 September 2022
Audi is destroyed in blaze

Neighbours have described hearing an explosion as a parked vehicle burst into flames.

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