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Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

05 February 2024
Controversial house plans approved after five-year battle is lost

Residents and councillors have said the approval of a controversial scheme to replace a £1m home with 32 homes is “frustrating”.

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Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

05 February 2024
Southeastern wants 400 apprentices as train services rise

A train firm has announced it is looking to recruit its biggest-ever intake of apprentices this year.

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Plans for supermarket approved

04 February 2024
Plans for supermarket approved

A scheme which will allow a frozen food chain to open its second town centre branch has been approved.

Future of former JC Rook & Sons butchers revealed

04 February 2024
Future of former JC Rook & Sons butchers revealed

The new owners of a former butchers have applied for a licence application for their new restaurant.

Another former town centre Wilko on the market

04 February 2024
Another former town centre Wilko on the market

A former Wilko store has been listed for rent after it closed its doors six months ago.

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Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

04 February 2024
Further appeal over ‘attempted murder’ of police officer

Police have renewed their appeal for dashcam footage after an officer was seriously injured.

‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

04 February 2024
‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

The family of a 12-year-old who was put in a coma after being knocked down by a car is fighting for a safe crossing.

Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

03 February 2024
Daughter of animal park boss shares video of ‘beautiful’ connection with lion

The daughter of an animal park boss has shared a video showing her "beautiful” connection to a lion cub she hand-reared.

Two postcards arrive at home 50 years late

03 February 2024
Two postcards arrive at home 50 years late

Postcards from Scotland and Denmark have arrived a Kent home 50 years after they were first sent.

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‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

03 February 2024
‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph

Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.

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‘It’s really awful to see the animals suffer’

03 February 2024
‘It’s really awful to see the animals suffer’

Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets under control as the number of attacks on sheep rise in Kent.

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Ribbons put up in villages for funeral of Liam Graham

02 February 2024
Ribbons put up in villages for funeral of Liam Graham

Mourners have decorated a village in blue to remember a 22-year-old whose body was found in the North Sea after he was reported missing.

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90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

01 February 2024
90s legends to headline show for woman’s cancer treatment

Legendary garage artists will be headlining a gig to raise money for a woman fighting stage 4 breast cancer.

‘I knew chances of winning The Apprentice were slim – but my business boomed’

01 February 2024
‘I knew chances of winning The Apprentice were slim – but my business boomed’

Making history in an all-female semi-final and losing out over a paper skeleton, we speak to two former Apprentice candidates ahead of the new series.

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‘We’re going to turn historic market into foodies’ paradise’

30 January 2024
‘We’re going to turn historic market into foodies’ paradise’

The new operators of a market have revealed their plans to transform it into a destination for food and drink lovers.

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Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

26 January 2024
Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

Police officers searching for a missing 82-year-old are asking people to check their dash cameras, outbuildings and CCTV.

Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

25 January 2024
Kent singer nominated for Brit Award

A singer born and bred in the county has been shortlisted for writing the Song of the Year at the Brit Awards.

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‘It was a full-time job to get her this school place’

22 January 2024
‘It was a full-time job to get her this school place’

A 10-year-old girl with complex needs has finally restarted school after a year-long wait for a special educational needs place.

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‘My baby would still be alive if I was allowed to go to the hospital’

18 January 2024
‘My baby would still be alive if I was allowed to go to the hospital’

A heartbroken couple believe their baby son would still be alive if their concerns had been taken seriously by a midwife.

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Shocking moment man caught on camera beating cowering Labrador

16 January 2024
Shocking moment man caught on camera beating cowering Labrador

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The RSPCA is investigating after a ‘distressing’ video emerged online of a man hitting his dog multiple times at a park.

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