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Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

13 November 2024
Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

A weight restriction is being imposed on a “failing” bridge used by hundreds of drivers every day - meaning long diversions for heavier vehicles.

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‘He wasn’t a ‘druggie’ – experimenting is literally like the flip of a coin’

11 November 2024
‘He wasn’t a ‘druggie’ – experimenting is literally like the flip of a coin’

A mum on a mission to save young lives since the death of her own teenage son continues to tell her tragic story to thousands of schoolchildren.

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‘This monstrosity will dominate our historic skyline'

10 November 2024
‘This monstrosity will dominate our historic skyline'

Controversial plans to install a “monstrous” mobile phone mast on top of a health centre in a historic market town have sparked fury among residents.

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Heavily pregnant dog tied to tree and abandoned gives birth to nine pups

06 November 2024
Heavily pregnant dog tied to tree and abandoned gives birth to nine pups

A heavily pregnant spaniel found tied to a tree and left for dead “in the middle of nowhere” is lucky to have survived along with her pups.

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Relocating war memorial 16 metres would ‘seriously undermine’ value to town

03 November 2024
Relocating war memorial 16 metres would ‘seriously undermine’ value to town

Controversial plans to relocate a town’s 102-year-old war memorial have been thrown out bringing an end to a long-running dispute.

‘Some people think it’s morbid - but it’s enchanting’

03 November 2024
‘Some people think it’s morbid - but it’s enchanting’

One of Kent’s most peaceful and treasured green spaces deserves greater recognition as a wildlife and historical gem, say campaigners.

‘It’s crazy money - we’ll have to sell off land and farms will be unviable’

02 November 2024
‘It’s crazy money - we’ll have to sell off land and farms will be unviable’

Devastated Kent farmers say a “bombshell” new inheritance tax means their families will have to sell off land to stump up “crazy” amounts of money.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

30 October 2024
‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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£300k to improve cycling routes through busy streets

27 October 2024
£300k to improve cycling routes through busy streets

Almost £300,000 is to be spent improving cycling routes with six schemes getting the go-ahead from councillors.

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‘We will be back!’ Major restoration work at club after devastating fire

26 October 2024
‘We will be back!’ Major restoration work at club after devastating fire

Major restoration work is underway at a social club after a huge fire, with its chairman insisting the club will re-open for business.

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

23 October 2024
Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Owners of buildings in five areas of ancient woodland in Kent have been ordered to tear them down.

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'This is a sad reflection on a certain section of society'

19 October 2024
'This is a sad reflection on a certain section of society'

Celebrations at the unveiling of a new artwork in a railway station underpass are ‘premature’ as it is still ‘dirty and plagued with graffiti’.

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The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

19 October 2024
The story behind the death aged 29 of Kent aristocrat who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The extraordinary life of a fabulously wealthy Kent aristocrat ended in tragedy 100 years ago today when he crashed his racing car.

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More heartache for family after sudden death of dad-of-five

17 October 2024
More heartache for family after sudden death of dad-of-five

A family beset by grief have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved dad-of-five 16 years after his little brother took his own life.

Cathedral to provide shelter for homeless this winter

15 October 2024
Cathedral to provide shelter for homeless this winter

Homeless people will be allowed to bed down in the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral for the first time this winter.

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Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

10 October 2024
Customers owed thousands as bailiffs called in to furniture store

A new furniture shop has suddenly closed - with some customers claiming they have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket.

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Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

10 October 2024
Probe launched as beauty spot pond left ‘milky white’ after house steam-cleaned

The pollution of a treasured beauty spot which occurred when a nearby house was being steam-cleaned is being investigated by the Environment Agency.

Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

06 October 2024
Devastating fire left huge furniture store a smouldering shell

A huge fire which ripped through a Kent furniture chain store 20 years ago is still remembered for the chaos it caused.

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Sadness at death of popular fishmonger

06 October 2024
Sadness at death of popular fishmonger

The death of a popular fishmonger who ran the county’s ‘mini Billingsgate’ has been met with sadness.

New lease of life for ‘grotty and smelly’ subway

02 October 2024
New lease of life for ‘grotty and smelly’ subway

A grotty and “smelly” town subway has been given a much-needed facelift with a colourful new mural.

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