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‘Use it or lose it’ warning as bus route trial begins

31 July 2024
‘Use it or lose it’ warning as bus route trial begins

Bus users are being urged to “use or lose” extra services put on to reconnect a town with its nearest hospital and a major shopping centre.

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Thunder and lightning warning issued for Kent

30 July 2024
Thunder and lightning warning issued for Kent

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for the county.

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‘Buy a brick in our pub’: Couple urge punters to get involved in £230k micropub expansion

27 July 2024
‘Buy a brick in our pub’: Couple urge punters to get involved in £230k micropub expansion

A couple who renovated a derelict toilet block into a pub are trying to raise more than £200,000 to buy and expand the site.

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20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

24 July 2024
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Huge pile of rubbish dumped in country lane

23 July 2024
Huge pile of rubbish dumped in country lane

More than 20 bin bags, rubble, tiles and empty water bottles were fly-tipped in a country lane.

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Footage captures moment ‘cheeky’ woodpecker ‘rings’ doorbell

23 July 2024
Footage captures moment ‘cheeky’ woodpecker ‘rings’ doorbell

A family had a surprise when they checked their doorbell camera only to find a bird pecking at their door.

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Park café gets rooftop solar panel boost

23 July 2024
Park café gets rooftop solar panel boost

New solar panels have been installed on a soft play centre and cafe at a park in a bid to help the environment and save money.

Shock after gaggle of geese mowed down in ‘intentional, deliberate way’

22 July 2024
Shock after gaggle of geese mowed down in ‘intentional, deliberate way’

A wildlife rescuer has spoken of her shock after being called to eight geese found dead and mutilated by the roadside.

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More than £340k amassed in ‘school holiday fines’

19 July 2024
More than £340k amassed in ‘school holiday fines’

A Kent council has handed out thousands of fines for unauthorised pupil absences in the past three years, it’s been revealed.

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Queues ease on M25 after lorry breaks down

19 July 2024
Queues ease on M25 after lorry breaks down

Three lanes have been closed on a motorway leading to long delays.

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Ex-Strictly star hits back after ‘fat-shaming’ training clip resurfaces

18 July 2024
Ex-Strictly star hits back after ‘fat-shaming’ training clip resurfaces

A former Strictly Come Dancing pro has spoken out after a clip of him appearing to call his dance partner “fat” went viral.

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Cat dies after being ‘shot with pellet gun and savaged by dog’

17 July 2024
Cat dies after being ‘shot with pellet gun and savaged by dog’

A devastated pet owner is warning dog walkers to be more vigilant after his cat was shot by a suspected pellet gun before being attacked by a dog.

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Man’s body found near High Street

17 July 2024
Man’s body found near High Street

A large emergency service presence – including police and forensics – was called to a side road where a man was confirmed dead.

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‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

17 July 2024
‘Large quantity’ of medication stolen from shops across Kent

Police have released CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to after several reports of shoplifting across the county.

‘Urgent action’ taken after care service inspection raises ‘closed culture’ risk

17 July 2024
‘Urgent action’ taken after care service inspection raises ‘closed culture’ risk

The health watchdog has taken action against a home care service which provides packages for people with physical and learning disabilities.

Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

17 July 2024
Disruption expected as car park set to shut for a month

The partial closure of a leisure centre car park is expected to cause disruption during a large portion of the school holidays.

Nearly 1,500 animals abused in Kent in six months

17 July 2024
Nearly 1,500 animals abused in Kent in six months

The RSPCA has received more than 40,000 reports of animal abuse across England and Wales between January and June, according to new figures.

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Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

16 July 2024
Kent Pizza Hut to close for good

A pizza restaurant is closing the doors to one of its branches this week to make way for an American fast-food chain.

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‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

16 July 2024
‘Parents who can afford a holiday will just pay the fine’

A head teacher has said fines aren’t enough to stop families from going on holiday in term time, as stats reveal the number of parents being fined.

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McDonald’s plan approved opposite GP surgery

12 July 2024
McDonald’s plan approved opposite GP surgery

A fast food firm has had plans approved to open a new branch inside a disused bank branch based at a shopping centre.

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