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Man appears in court after suspected arson attack

30 May 2022
Man appears in court after suspected arson attack

A man charged with arson with intent to endanger life has appeared in court after a fire broke out in a flat.

Bank closure described as 'another nail in coffin' for town

30 May 2022
Bank closure described as 'another nail in coffin' for town

A decision to close a NatWest branch - the last remaining bank in one Kent town - has been branded "another nail in the coffin" for the area.

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Harbour fire believed to have started accidentally

30 May 2022
Harbour fire believed to have started accidentally

A huge fire at a cockle shed in a popular harbour is believed to have started accidentally as an investigation into its cause continues.

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'Foolish' plan to turn hotel into homes will 'change character of village'

29 May 2022
'Foolish' plan to turn hotel into homes will 'change character of village'

Residents have blasted a bid to convert a ramshackle former hotel and its surrounding land into 19 homes.

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Demolition begins after devastating harbour fire

27 May 2022
Demolition begins after devastating harbour fire

Pictures show a fire-ravaged cockle shed being torn down this afternoon after a devastating blaze at a harbour.

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Spoons evacuated after call from bogus police officer

26 May 2022
Spoons evacuated after call from bogus police officer

Britain's biggest Wetherspoon was evacuated after a bogus police officer warned staff of an emergency.

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Legendary guitarist to perform at castle concerts

26 May 2022
Legendary guitarist to perform at castle concerts

A former member of one of the best-selling bands of all time is set to perform at a popular music festival this summer.

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We tried amazing food on offer at buzzing new harbour 'shed'

25 May 2022
We tried amazing food on offer at buzzing new harbour 'shed'

Delicious cookies, burgers and sushi are among the incredible food available at a new seaside complex - which is already proving hugely popular.

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Kent-based Liverpool fans urged to check travel plans

25 May 2022
Kent-based Liverpool fans urged to check travel plans

Liverpool fans in Kent have been urged to check there is room for them to travel before heading to the Champions League final in Paris.

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Businesses welcome first customers at new harbour complex

23 May 2022
Businesses welcome first customers at new harbour complex

A new complex in a harbour had a "soft launch" today as the majority of businesses opened for the first time.

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Missing woman found safe

23 May 2022
Missing woman found safe

Police searching for a missing woman have confirmed she has been found safe.

Derelict hotel site could be turned into 19 new homes

21 May 2022
Derelict hotel site could be turned into 19 new homes

A bid to convert a ramshackle former hotel and its surrounding land into 19 homes has been unveiled.

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Anger as council more than triples cost of purple sacks

18 May 2022
Anger as council more than triples cost of purple sacks

A council decision to more than triple the cost of extra purple rubbish sacks for people without wheelie bins has been branded "frankly ridiculous".

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'I tried to eat a 20-inch pizza and was left sweating and groaning'

12 May 2022
'I tried to eat a 20-inch pizza and was left sweating and groaning'

Despite a restaurant owner's warnings, our reporter was determined to try this gut-busting eating challenge.

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Man brands £150 fine for dropping cigarette 'unethical'

12 May 2022
Man brands £150 fine for dropping cigarette 'unethical'

A man fined £150 for dropping a cigarette butt claims the penalty is too high and the punishment “unethical” as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold.

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Mum's heartache as son, 26, dies after epileptic fit

12 May 2022
Mum's heartache as son, 26, dies after epileptic fit

The devastated mum of a 26-year-old who died after an epileptic fit has paid a heartfelt tribute to her son.

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Four people taken to hospital after crash near wildlife park

09 May 2022
Four people taken to hospital after crash near wildlife park

A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a multi-vehicle crash near a popular zoo.

Deliver-who? The Kent town untouched by fast food giants

07 May 2022
Deliver-who? The Kent town untouched by fast food giants

One Kent town remains untouched by fast food giants, with no McDonald's, KFC, or a Chinese that delivers. But do residents welcome the lack of choice?

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New seaside homes and restaurant plan unveiled

07 May 2022
New seaside homes and restaurant plan unveiled

A building "in need of a total renovation" that's home to a restaurant, charity shop and flats could be demolished to make way for a new complex.

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Delays after emergency services attend crash

06 May 2022
Delays after emergency services attend crash

Motorists have been warned of delays after a crash near a pub.

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