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Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

25 February 2023
Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for a new leisure centre, which is set to be built to the highest environmental standards, have been recommended for approval.

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Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

25 February 2023
Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

A popular lake for water sports and activities has been closed after a blocked sewer caused a discharge into the water.

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Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

25 February 2023
Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Two brothers have invested £300,000 into a village pub to transform it into their next restaurant.

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Two water leaks close main road

25 February 2023
Two water leaks close main road

A main road has been closed to allow for repair works after a mains water pipe burst.

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Car crashes through level crossing

25 February 2023
Car crashes through level crossing

A railway line was blocked after a car crashed through a level crossing, ending up on the train tracks.

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Big search operation after person seen in river

25 February 2023
Big search operation after person seen in river

Emergency services launched a big search operation last night following reports a person had been spotted in the River Medway.

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Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

24 February 2023
Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

A teenager has been charged in connection with reports of a robbery where a man was threatened with a knife.

'It's just not nice': Food bank boss tells of abuse

23 February 2023
'It's just not nice': Food bank boss tells of abuse

The founder of a food bank says his volunteers are facing 'abuse' from people who cannot get the products they want as fresh food supplies dwindle.

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Shock footage shows car set ablaze and violence erupt in town centre

23 February 2023
Shock footage shows car set ablaze and violence erupt in town centre

Four people have been charged after a man was stabbed in a town centre following a fight caught on a doorbell camera.

Developments headed for town centre

22 February 2023
Developments headed for town centre

After missing out on a share of a government fund for regeneration, here is an overview of other developments coming to a town centre.

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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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