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‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

21 December 2024
‘It’s the absolute worst’: Despair over traffic jams at leisure centre car park

People parking at a sports centre say the traffic is “absolutely crazy” with many late for activities after getting stuck in long queues.

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Former boarding school teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy

19 December 2024
Former boarding school teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy

A former science teacher who sexually assaulted a pupil under his care in the 1980s is beginning a prison sentence.

‘Violent’ man bit stranger’s thumb during home invasion on day of release

19 December 2024
‘Violent’ man bit stranger’s thumb during home invasion on day of release

An “untrustworthy” man who carried out random and unprovoked attacks on two people in their homes upon his release has been sent back to jail.

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Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

19 December 2024
Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

The launch of a new major discount store in a town drew much excitement as hundreds queued to get inside and grab a “good bargain”.

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Four people from Kent win the National Lottery

17 December 2024
Four people from Kent win the National Lottery

Four new lottery winners, three of which have become millionaires overnight, have hit the jackpot in the run-up to Christmas.

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Flat linked to ‘damaging’ drug use and ‘stairwell and lift defecating’ closed

16 December 2024
Flat linked to ‘damaging’ drug use and ‘stairwell and lift defecating’ closed

Police have boarded up a flat which has been the “root cause” of a number of anti-social incidents following a court order.

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Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

15 December 2024
Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

With few empty shops and a small amount of litter, this Kent town could have the best but most forgotten about high street in the county.

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Backlog of crown court cases soars

13 December 2024
Backlog of crown court cases soars

New figures show more than 3,261 crown court cases are waiting to be heard in Kent with the police commissioner calling it a “real problem”.

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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

13 December 2024
Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

12 December 2024
Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

For almost 30 years, one household has been coming together for one day to transform their windows into a stunning festive-painted display.

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Archive photos reveal petrol station’s evolution over the years

08 December 2024
Archive photos reveal petrol station’s evolution over the years

Pictures of a family-run service station have been shared offering a reminder of how times and prices have changed over the years.

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‘Talented and positive’ man died after falling off e-scooter into water

05 December 2024
‘Talented and positive’ man died after falling off e-scooter into water

An inquest has heard how a 24-year-old fell off his e-scooter on his way back home after an evening drinking beer with his friends.

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Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

03 December 2024
Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

A care home, which was approved in 2020, won’t be built now until 2027 after delays.

Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

03 December 2024
Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

Building has started for new housing which was approved despite concerns it would lead to traffic problems near a hospital.

‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

02 December 2024
‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

An application for 56 flats opposite a railway station with minimal parking provision has split opinion with some saying “new housing is needed”.

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Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

02 December 2024
Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Health minister in Kent to hear views on NHS

01 December 2024
Health minister in Kent to hear views on NHS

Hundreds of people turned out to share their ideas on how the government can reshape the NHS over the next 10 years.

Bowls club receives funding for solar panels

01 December 2024
Bowls club receives funding for solar panels

A bowls club has been awarded a grant for solar panels which with save it thousands of pounds a year in energy bills while reducing carbon emissions.

Zookeeper loses tip of finger after cutting tiger’s food ‘too small’

01 December 2024
Zookeeper loses tip of finger after cutting tiger’s food ‘too small’

A zookeeper lost the tip of his finger to a Siberian tiger after hand-feeding it meat in small chunks which he had prepared.

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‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

01 December 2024
‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

Plans for nearly 800 homes, a school and traveller pitches have prompted concerns about the loss of greenspace, flooding and traffic.

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