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Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

14 August 2023
Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

Striking bin workers have rejected a fresh salary offer which a council leader described as a “good day’s pay for a full day’s work”.

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The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

13 August 2023
The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

The first female head in the more than 1,400-year history of a Kent school is seeking to lead it into a new modern era.

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New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

09 August 2023
New ‘unnecessary’ cycle paths branded ‘death trap’

New city centre routes for cyclists, said to pit bikers against pedestrians, have been blasted by residents and a campaign group.

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‘Please help us find missing Sam’

09 August 2023
‘Please help us find missing Sam’

Police have renewed an appeal with new images to help trace a man who went missing in Kent.

Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

08 August 2023
Cyclist found by roadside with serious injuries

A cyclist found seriously injured by the roadside has sparked an investigation into whether any other vehicles were involved.

McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

08 August 2023
McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

A fast food giant has revealed plans to create more than 100 jobs in Kent.

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Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

08 August 2023
Landlady in DFL hotspot vows: ‘I’ll only rent to local families’

A landlady in a Kent town heavily populated by Airbnbs and second homes has been praised for vowing to rent to local families only.

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Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

06 August 2023
Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

A Kent MP has reached the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of a fundraiser for a breast cancer charity.

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‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

06 August 2023
‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested Kent creates its own scrappage scheme to help people with the Ulez expansion.

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Award-winning micropub to close

05 August 2023
Award-winning micropub to close

A popular micropub will be closing at the end of the month.

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Murderer who tried to flee from Kent in dinghy jailed for life

05 August 2023
Murderer who tried to flee from Kent in dinghy jailed for life

A man who tried to flee across the Channel in a dinghy after stabbing a 15-year-old boy to death has been jailed for life.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

05 August 2023
Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

A weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms has been issued for Kent, with up to 25mm of rain set to fall within an hour.

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Long delays as A2 remains closed after lorry fire

05 August 2023
Long delays as A2 remains closed after lorry fire

A busy dual carriageway remains closed after a lorry fire, to allow specialist recovery work to be carried out.

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Thieves smash up post office in raid

04 August 2023
Thieves smash up post office in raid

A post office based at a garage was forced to shut after alleged theives smashed in and swiped cigarettes from behind the counter.

Two sheep stolen from field and another found tied up

04 August 2023
Two sheep stolen from field and another found tied up

Police have launched an investigation after two sheep were stolen from a field and another found with its legs tied up.

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Park hit by vandals again as repair bill soars

04 August 2023
Park hit by vandals again as repair bill soars

A children’s playground where equipment has again been targeted by vandals will cost taxpayers another £20,000 to repair.

Yobs trap cleaner forcing closure of public toilets

04 August 2023
Yobs trap cleaner forcing closure of public toilets

A cleaner being trapped by a gang of yobs and a spate of arson attempts has forced a council to close three toilets early.

Kent seafront suffers 19 sewage dumps in a month

04 August 2023
Kent seafront suffers 19 sewage dumps in a month

Seething residents say “there is always an excuse” after Southern Water blamed heavy rainfall on 19 sewage releases near a town in a month.

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‘Do not swim’ warning at two Kent beaches

03 August 2023
‘Do not swim’ warning at two Kent beaches

Bathers have been told not to enter the sea at two Kent beaches due to a risk of pollution following recent bad weather.

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CCTV image released after boy robbed by man

03 August 2023
CCTV image released after boy robbed by man

A CCTV image has been released after a boy was robbed by a man.

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