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‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

08 July 2023
‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

Work is set to start to clear up a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which have blocked a coastal path for 21 months.

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Rugby club to host open day

06 July 2023
Rugby club to host open day

A sports club are looking to attract new members as they encourage people to give rugby a try.

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Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

06 July 2023
Cheekily-named burgers served behind saloon doors – we’ll take two

Our reporter headed to an independent burger joint serving up juicy patties with imaginative names to see if she too left feeling ‘smug’.

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‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

06 July 2023
‘He was totally forgotten those last months – we lost him too soon’

A family has paid tribute to a doting dad and classic car enthusiast who died from cancer shortly after having life-prolonging treatment axed.

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‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

05 July 2023
‘Small explosions’ heard as blaze breaks out inside derelict community centre

Eight fire engines were called to a blaze at a derelict building in the early hours.

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Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

03 July 2023
Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

As many lose their “outstanding” Ofsted ratings, one nursery has managed to buck the trend in keeping its high score.

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New £39k play equipment vandalised

03 July 2023
New £39k play equipment vandalised

Council officers have cleared explicit graffiti off playground equipment only a few weeks after it was installed.

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Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

02 July 2023
Site of ‘last pub in working class community’ to become flats

Plans have been approved to build two blocks of flats on the site of a demolished boozer.

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Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

01 July 2023
Proposed solar farm could power 22,500 homes

An energy firm is exploring plans to install a large solar farm sandwiched on land between two villages.

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This is why you're still paying for the Dartford Crossing

01 July 2023
This is why you're still paying for the Dartford Crossing

We answer why you are still paying the Dart Charge as National Highways reveals a change in its payment.

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Blockbuster film crews spotted at housing estate

30 June 2023
Blockbuster film crews spotted at housing estate

Film crews have descended on another Kent town to shoot scenes for an upcoming flick made by an Academy award winning filmmaker.

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Dog groomers and spa to open after £60k refurb

30 June 2023
Dog groomers and spa to open after £60k refurb

A dog groomers, spa and pet store is set to open in a former hairdressers following a refurbishment.

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Residents furious over ‘unfinished’ road set to stay

29 June 2023
Residents furious over ‘unfinished’ road set to stay

Outraged residents say their road looks “appalling” after it was resurfaced by the council using a new cost-cutting method.

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Council leader says devolution deal is ‘not good enough’

28 June 2023
Council leader says devolution deal is ‘not good enough’

The leader of the county’s only unitary authority has said he is against the current devolution deal being offered.

Changes to crossing payments revealed

28 June 2023
Changes to crossing payments revealed

Changes to the way motorists will pay the Dart Charge when using the Dartford Crossing have been announced.

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College staff to strike in pay row

28 June 2023
College staff to strike in pay row

Staff at three college campuses have decided to strike in the new academic year as they fight for a pay rise.

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Popular fireworks display could be at risk

27 June 2023
Popular fireworks display could be at risk

A annual fireworks display which attracts thousands of people could be at risk if a new sponsor is not found.

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Man charged after council building vandalised

26 June 2023
Man charged after council building vandalised

A 64-year-old has pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage after the windows of a council building and theatre were smashed.

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Salon reopens in new location after £8k refurb

26 June 2023
Salon reopens in new location after £8k refurb

A hairdressers has reopened at a new site after it was forced to move at short notice from its previous premises when a gym shut down.

'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

26 June 2023
'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

Around 500 non-Kent pupils were admitted to grammar schools in the county last year, but why are they getting spaces over local children?

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