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Another death as boat deflates in the Channel

27 October 2024
Another death as boat deflates in the Channel

Another person has died after the boat they were in deflated just minutes after setting out for the Kent coast.

Rail users warned of four day closure

27 October 2024
Rail users warned of four day closure

Trains on a busy stretch of rail will be suspended for four days as vital work to prevent landslips takes place.

Author to let seaside cottage for free

27 October 2024
Author to let seaside cottage for free

A Booker Prize-winning author is letting out her seaside cottage as part of a new literary competition.

Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

27 October 2024
Tragedies, fire and rebirth at one of Kent’s most iconic attractions

It may be something of a ‘Trigger’s broom’ but this famous attraction has had more ups and downs than most over its lifetime.

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‘Do we really expect prisoners not to be cock-a-hoop at an early release?’

26 October 2024
‘Do we really expect prisoners not to be cock-a-hoop at an early release?’

There was uproar this week as prisoners bounded out all smiles early from jail due to overcrowding concerns. But can we really blame them?

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Major estate agent sold to rapidly-expanding group

23 October 2024
Major estate agent sold to rapidly-expanding group

One of the county’s best-known estate agents has changed hands as part of one group’s aggressive nationwide acquisition strategy.

Fast-food firm to open new outlet

23 October 2024
Fast-food firm to open new outlet

A fast-food chain has confirmed it is to open at a motorway service station - creating 12 jobs.

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UK’s first 24/7 kayak rental facility opened

23 October 2024
UK’s first 24/7 kayak rental facility opened

A seaside town’s bid to boost its watersports offering now includes a 24/7 automated kayak and SUP rental unit on the beach.

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Beer drinkers are being ‘misled’

23 October 2024
Beer drinkers are being ‘misled’

A campaign has been launched to help prevent beer-drinkers being ‘misled’ into buying brews created by global giants rather than true independents.

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‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

19 October 2024
‘Hands up if you think the 11-plus is fair’

Kent Test results came out this week - but is sitting such a momentous exam at just 10 too much, too young, asks our columnist.

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A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

17 October 2024
A truly unique offering in Kent - and amazing value too

Egyptian food is not something served up across Kent - but one seaside town is doing just that and our reviewer went along to check it out.

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Opening dates for new stores at Bluewater confirmed

16 October 2024
Opening dates for new stores at Bluewater confirmed

Shopping complex Bluewater has confirmed a string of new stores - and their opening dates.

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Boss of IT firm steps down as MD after 30 years

16 October 2024
Boss of IT firm steps down as MD after 30 years

It’s all change at the top of an IT firm after its founder moves over as MD to make way for his son.

Saga sets sights on cruising to profitable future

16 October 2024
Saga sets sights on cruising to profitable future

One of the county’s biggest employers is in talks to strike a big money insurance deals while its cruise business excels.

Car buying giant opens new branch

16 October 2024
Car buying giant opens new branch

A leading car-buying company has added to its branches in Kent with the opening of a new outlet.

Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

16 October 2024
Theme park tycoon: ‘£2.5bn London Resort dream destroyed my life’

For the first time, the driving force behind a multi-billion pound theme park proposal dubbed the ‘Dartford Disneyland’ has spoken out on the saga.

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‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

12 October 2024
‘Isn’t it time we stop calling ourselves the Garden of England?’

Apparently Kent has a some negative perception issues - so is it time, asks our columnist, to lose the Garden of England catchphrase?

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‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

10 October 2024
‘Clumsy’ or a ‘good balance’? What new workers’ rights bill means for you

How will workers and employers be impacted by the proposed Employment Rights Bill, unveiled today by the government?

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024
Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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Holiday park loved by celeb couple gets gold rating

09 October 2024
Holiday park loved by celeb couple gets gold rating

A holiday park which last year underwent a multi-million pound upgrade, has been given the AA’s highest campsite rating.

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