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Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

25 October 2023
Village’s only pub given special status to keep it out of developers’ hands

A village’s only pub has been granted a special protection order in a bid to keep it out of the hands of housing developers.

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Tragedy as person hit by train dies

24 October 2023
Tragedy as person hit by train dies

A person has died after being hit by a train.

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Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

24 October 2023
Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

Weather bosses are warning there could be flooding across the county as heavy rain is expected to hit this evening.

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A2 closures for ‘vital’ bridge works

24 October 2023
A2 closures for ‘vital’ bridge works

Overnight closures and lane restrictions on a dual carriageway along with another road being shut for months while “critical safety work” takes place.

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Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

24 October 2023
Infection risk rife at asylum centre where tents held together by sodden blankets

Blankets and sodden clothes were stuffed into gaps between marquees at ‘insanitary and unacceptable’ conditions at asylum seeker centres.

High-risk food thrown away as leisure centre cafe gets one-star hygiene rating

23 October 2023
High-risk food thrown away as leisure centre cafe gets one-star hygiene rating

A leisure centre cafe has received a one-star hygiene rating after food was being stored at temperatures six degrees above the legal limit.

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Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

22 October 2023
Millions spent on new play area facilities - but vandals keep wrecking it

Vandals have left behind a trail of damage in a popular park - just three months after the site enjoyed a £5m revamp.

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Taxi going at 94mph on motorway stopped by police during crackdown

20 October 2023
Taxi going at 94mph on motorway stopped by police during crackdown

A taxi driver speeding at 94mph and a motorcyclists going at 67mph in a 30mph zone, were among several offenders spotted during a traffic operation.

First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

20 October 2023
First Asda Express opens after Co-op takeover

The supermarket giant’s convenience brand store has opened its first in Kent following a takeover of several Co-op branches in the county.

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'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

20 October 2023
'My frail and vulnerable mum was left in the cold – it’s just atrocious’

A “frail and vulnerable” woman was left waiting in the cold for more than an hour - as there was no room for her wheelchair on a bus.

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Chain returns to outlet centre after 15 years away

19 October 2023
Chain returns to outlet centre after 15 years away

An international clothing and footwear brand is set to return to a huge shopping centre, 15 years after it left it.

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‘It looked like the end of the world’

19 October 2023
‘It looked like the end of the world’

Residents were left stunned as they woke up to see apocalyptic clouds over their town this morning.

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Police car’s bumper hanging off after crash

19 October 2023
Police car’s bumper hanging off after crash

A police car was left badly damaged following a collision while responding to an emergency call.

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Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

19 October 2023
Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Plans have been proposed for a weekly market showcasing the best produce in the county in a bid to revive a town centre.

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Home raided at dawn amid drug smuggling investigation

18 October 2023
Home raided at dawn amid drug smuggling investigation

Nine people have been arrested following dawn warrants across the country amid an investigation into the importation of drugs.

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

18 October 2023
Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain as heavy downpours are expected to hit the county.

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Huge TV star has ‘best experience ever’ at Kent celeb hotspot

16 October 2023
Huge TV star has ‘best experience ever’ at Kent celeb hotspot

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has enjoyed a stay at a Kent animal park.

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Last orders for much-loved landlady after ‘life-changing’ 22 years at pub

16 October 2023
Last orders for much-loved landlady after ‘life-changing’ 22 years at pub

A landlady leaving her pub after 22 years years has paid tribute to her punters, saying they helped her through the toughest times of her life.

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Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

14 October 2023
Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

People who have bought food products from a firm selling at markets across Kent have been warned they might die if they eat them.

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The Libertines drop new material after filming in seafront town

13 October 2023
The Libertines drop new material after filming in seafront town

A band who have deep roots with a Kent town have released their much-anticipated new single, following an eight-year hiatus.

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