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'We lost our dad long before he died'

21 February 2023
'We lost our dad long before he died'

A 30-year-old whose dad died from an aggressive brain tumour is swimming a marathon in his memory.

Village road closed due to fly-tipping

21 February 2023
Village road closed due to fly-tipping

A main road into a village has been partially closed after a large amount of rubbish was dumped.

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Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

21 February 2023
Asylum seekers to move into hotel despite safety fears

It has been confirmed asylum seekers are moving into a hotel today, despite council concerns on extremist views.

Man stabbed and car torched in town centre

20 February 2023
Man stabbed and car torched in town centre

Police cordoned off part of a shopping street and arrested five people after a man was injured following reports of a fight.

Ambitious plan for boarded-up pub

20 February 2023
Ambitious plan for boarded-up pub

Plans to give an empty village boozer a new lease of life have been unveiled.

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Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

18 February 2023
Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

An opening date has been confirmed for a historic town jewellers set to reopen under the ownership of another of Kent's renowned gem traders.

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Town pub to be transformed in £185k revamp

18 February 2023
Town pub to be transformed in £185k revamp

New landlords are hoping to transform a pub and bring it back to life for the community.

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'Unemployment's rising and job vacancies high – but we're struggling to recruit'

17 February 2023
'Unemployment's rising and job vacancies high – but we're struggling to recruit'

As figures show joblessness in Kent continues to rise, business experts have explained why some companies are still having trouble hiring.

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Anglers amass nearly £2,000 in fines in fishing hole sting

17 February 2023
Anglers amass nearly £2,000 in fines in fishing hole sting

Four anglers from Kent have been hit with fines after they were caught illegally fishing in lakes.

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Asda lifts vandalised 'by youths'

17 February 2023
Asda lifts vandalised 'by youths'

An escalator and lift at a supermarket have been closed off to the public after it was believed to be damaged by youths.

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Gas cannisters and TV dumped in village

16 February 2023
Gas cannisters and TV dumped in village

Furniture, cardboard boxes, a TV, and gas canisters are among items which have been dumped in a village.

The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

13 February 2023
The teenagers playing their part in tackling hate crime

A group of young people have been recognised nationally for their work in tackling hate crime and bullying.

Anger over 'scandalous' plans to scrap bowls green for flats

12 February 2023
Anger over 'scandalous' plans to scrap bowls green for flats

Residents have slammed proposals to build a new retirement complex on the site of a former bowling green amid a dwindling stock of outdoors space.

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Three and a half hour mission to save pigeon from chimney

12 February 2023
Three and a half hour mission to save pigeon from chimney

Rescuers spent three and a half hours breaking down a chimney to save a wood pigeon which had become trapped.

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Two charged after boy reports phone stolen while playing football

10 February 2023
Two charged after boy reports phone stolen while playing football

Around 70 charges have been brought against offenders as part of a police crackdown on crime in a town centre.

Landmark hotel to become community hub

10 February 2023
Landmark hotel to become community hub

An Age UK charity will be transforming a hotel into a community hub with extra care housing and respite spaces to ease hospital bed blocking.

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Port's £10m commitment to town as Thames travel to quadruple

10 February 2023
Port's £10m commitment to town as Thames travel to quadruple

The Port of London Authority is set to invest £10 million into a new control centre as it predicts a significant increase in river traffic.

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The people in Kent helping earthquake victims

08 February 2023
The people in Kent helping earthquake victims

Businesses across the county are doing their bit to help support the victims of a devastating earthquake in the Middle East.

Zoo drops entry price again to help with cost of living crisis

07 February 2023
Zoo drops entry price again to help with cost of living crisis

Bosses at a conservation project have lowered the cost of entry for another month which also includes half term.

Hairdresser puts down scissors after more than 50 years

06 February 2023
Hairdresser puts down scissors after more than 50 years

A hairdresser is retiring after cutting thousands of heads of hair, doing hundreds of perms and seeing styles come back into fashion.

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