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Manston lorry parking 'unviable' solution to traffic chaos

30 May 2022
Manston lorry parking 'unviable' solution to traffic chaos

Manston Airport bosses' offer to help end lorry queues in Kent appears to have been snubbed by the government.

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Council transport expert's fears over 200-home estate

30 May 2022
Council transport expert's fears over 200-home estate

A KCC transportation team leader is among those raising concerns over plans for a new housing estate on prime farmland.

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Is this Kent's longest-serving pub landlord?

29 May 2022
Is this Kent's longest-serving pub landlord?

A pub landlord affectionately known as 'The Captain' has called time after 44 years manning the bar.

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The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

28 May 2022
The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

He provided inspiration for one of Hollywood's best-loved characters but few would know the 'real' Jack Sparrow - a fisherman-turned-pirate from Kent.

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Music festival in woods to return

25 May 2022
Music festival in woods to return

A music festival is set to return to the Kent countryside this summer after twice being postponed due to the pandemic.

Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

18 May 2022
Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Countryside campaigners say they are dismayed at the loss of more farmland to housing, as a controversial 320-home scheme is approved.

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Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

14 May 2022
Will pub saved by villagers ever reopen again?

The future of a historic village pub saved from redevelopment through a community buy-out now hangs in the balance after the business failed.

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Winery branches out with third plantation

09 May 2022
Winery branches out with third plantation

An award-winning winery is expanding to help meet its ambition to produce 250,000 bottles a year.

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Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

16 March 2022
Cheers! Hop Festival to make return

A popular beer festival is set to make a welcome return after a two year absence with more 20,000 visitors predicted to attend.

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Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

15 March 2022
Reason behind JC Rooks' demise revealed

The reasons behind the sad demise of Kent butchery chain JC Rook and Sons have been revealed by administrators.

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'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

15 March 2022
'Customers through doors the only way to stay alive'

The sudden closure of JC Rook and Sons sparked sadness across Kent, but are more independent butchers facing the chop?

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Tragic woods death of 'wonderful and caring' woman

14 March 2022
Tragic woods death of 'wonderful and caring' woman

A 'wonderful and caring' woman was tragically found dead in woods following a police search, an inquest has been told today.

Sadness as Kent butchers chain suddenly shuts

14 March 2022
Sadness as Kent butchers chain suddenly shuts

Up to 130 staff face losing their jobs after JC Rook & Sons was put into administration with the closure of 11 shops.

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'Monstrous railway eyesore' to be built next to home

13 March 2022
'Monstrous railway eyesore' to be built next to home

Building work is under way to construct a trackside container right next to a private home despite objections from neighbours.

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12 sex attacks in danger park but no one charged

11 March 2022
12 sex attacks in danger park but no one charged

Twelve women have been raped or sexually assaulted in a crime-hit park in the last two years without anyone being prosecuted, shocking figures reveal.

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Postie hangs up mailbag after 35 years

11 March 2022
Postie hangs up mailbag after 35 years

A postman who joined Royal Mail as a stop gap but ended up staying more than three decades – serving a Kent village for 20 years – has retired.

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Bid to turn greasy spoon into Costa drive-thru

09 March 2022
Bid to turn greasy spoon into Costa drive-thru

Plans have been revealed to transform a derelict former greasy spoon cafe at an A2 service station into a Costa coffee shop and drive-thru.

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Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

08 March 2022
Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

A have-a-go hero who sat on a suspect to help restrain him says he could not just stand idly by and watch police struggle to arrest him.

'He fought his last fight but the wretched beast defeated him'

02 March 2022
'He fought his last fight but the wretched beast defeated him'

The family of a courageous young man who lost his battle with cancer say he underwent pioneering treatment so that others may benefit in the future.

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National retailer takes over former HMV store

01 March 2022
National retailer takes over former HMV store

A national furniture chain will be opening its latest branch in a former HMV store in Kent.

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