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Inside the tech used by new border command cell

02 February 2021
Inside the tech used by new border command cell

A James Bond-style unmanned speed boat is among the new technology being deployed by Border Force in its fight against people smuggling gangs.

Kent set for more flooding

01 February 2021
Kent set for more flooding

Rivers levels are high across the county following heavy rainfall, sparking fears of flooding.

Council defends £1.75m town hall revamp

28 January 2021
Council defends £1.75m town hall revamp

A council has defended plans to revamp its historic town hall, following some criticism from residents over the cost.

Neighbours' fears over takeaway plans

26 January 2021
Neighbours' fears over takeaway plans

Parking, traffic and late night opening hours are among neighbours' concerns over a new takeaway.

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Hospital heating issue branded 'disgusting'

26 January 2021
Hospital heating issue branded 'disgusting'

A hospital trust has apologised for a long-term lack of heating on a ward.

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'More lorry drivers need to be tested elsewhere'

25 January 2021
'More lorry drivers need to be tested elsewhere'

An MP is calling on ministers to test truck drivers for coronavirus outside of kent.

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Tributes for former twinning association chair

25 January 2021
Tributes for former twinning association chair

Tributes have been paid to a man who helped a town forge international bonds.

22 village homes controversially approved

22 January 2021
22 village homes controversially approved

A narrow vote has secured planning permission for a new village development.

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'Amazon' warehouse approved

21 January 2021
'Amazon' warehouse approved

A giant distribution centre linked to Amazon has been given the go-ahead by councillors.

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First look at leisure centre's £6.5m refurb

21 January 2021
First look at leisure centre's £6.5m refurb

Bosses behind a huge refurbishment of a leisure centre have released new images showing how the site will look by the summer.

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Cafe and clothes shop to fill empty store

20 January 2021
Cafe and clothes shop to fill empty store

A former charity shop unit that has sat empty since 2019 is to be filled by a cafe and clothes store.

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Plasma donation stopped after ineffective Covid trial

19 January 2021
Plasma donation stopped after ineffective Covid trial

A Covid blood plasma donation centre has closed after being proven to not work.

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Coffee shop to launch Mexican takeaway service

19 January 2021
Coffee shop to launch Mexican takeaway service

A town centre cafe will start offering a Tex-Mex takeaway this week which could become a permanent fixture.

Breaking down in Brock is 'genuinely terrifying'

19 January 2021
Breaking down in Brock is 'genuinely terrifying'

A driver who broke down in Operation Brock and was left stranded on the motorway fears people will be killed if nothing is done.

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US diner selling gourmet burgers to open after lockdown

18 January 2021
US diner selling gourmet burgers to open after lockdown

Bosses behind a new US diner are getting ready for a post-lockdown launch despite neighbours' complaints.

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Teens 'risking their lives' by climbing inside abandoned homes

18 January 2021
Teens 'risking their lives' by climbing inside abandoned homes

Trespassers have been warned of the dangers of climbing on a derelict building after teenagers were spotted clambering on the roof.

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Bus services reduced by 25% for lockdown

15 January 2021
Bus services reduced by 25% for lockdown

Stagecoach will change its timetables this weekend due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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'Our rapid test centre is too far out of town'

15 January 2021
'Our rapid test centre is too far out of town'

The out-of-town location of a new symptom-free Covid-19 test site has sparked concern among residents.

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Food vouchers to replace free school meals

13 January 2021
Food vouchers to replace free school meals

The government will replace the 'disgraceful' free school meal scheme with food vouchers.

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400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

13 January 2021
400 fines given over Kent Access Permit breaches

Hundreds of drivers have failed to present proper certification before crossing The Channel.

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