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Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

20 August 2023
Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

A BMW driver whose car was seized by police after he was seen “drifting” around public roads is to undertake a third safer driving course.

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Pool complex wins bid to solve cold showers problem

17 August 2023
Pool complex wins bid to solve cold showers problem

Cold showers have long been a bone of contention among swimmers at a town’s swimming centre but relief is in the pipeline thanks to new funding.

Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

17 August 2023
Heartbreak as popular barman found dead on beach

The devastated family of a young man who took his own life say his kind, caring and fun personality will never be forgotten.

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Three new names revealed for leisure complex

15 August 2023
Three new names revealed for leisure complex

A video gaming centre, Asian supermarket and food hall are the latest businesses set to move into a city’s £115 million complex

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Aston Martin driver ‘tailgated’ police

09 August 2023
Aston Martin driver ‘tailgated’ police

Police have seized an Aston Martin after the driver tailgated an unmarked patrol car.

‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

09 August 2023
‘Our £30m development will change the face of high street forever’

The man behind the ambitious redevelopment of a former department store has spoken exclusively about the project as demolition work is set to begin.

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Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

04 August 2023
Upmarket store to fill former Topshop as high street bounces back

A high street is bouncing back from the gloom of the pandemic – welcoming five new brands and the return of another.

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‘He had the city running through his blood’

02 August 2023
‘He had the city running through his blood’

A former Lord Mayor said to have been the epitome of what a local councillor should be has died.

Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

02 August 2023
Ofsted orders pre-school to improve security after toddler found in road

A pre-school where a little girl wandered out into the middle of a main road was found to have inadequate security and safeguarding measures.

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Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

01 August 2023
Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

A dad is fighting back from the tragedy which claimed the lives of his mum and sister by re-launching his burger van business.

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‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

31 July 2023
‘It’s not a waste of money – new Kent station will boost area’

Bosses insist a controversial and over-budget new railway station which opened today will provide a significant economic boost to a district.

‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed

27 July 2023
‘Devastating blow for patients' as ‘super’ hospital snubbed

A bid for £460 million to be spent on a new Kent hospital or much-need upgrades to existing sites has been snubbed by the government.

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Woodland saved after campaigners raise £460,000

25 July 2023
Woodland saved after campaigners raise £460,000

An appeal to ‘save’ an ancient Kent woodland has successfully raised more than £460,000 for a charity to buy it.

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BMW ‘drifter’ gains support with petition for dedicated Kent track

23 July 2023
BMW ‘drifter’ gains support with petition for dedicated Kent track

A ‘drifting’ enthusiast whose car was seized after being caught on public roads is calling for a dedicated Kent track for fellow fans to practice.

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Chapel Down's new Kent winery quashed by legal challenge

22 July 2023
Chapel Down's new Kent winery quashed by legal challenge

A legal challenge has forced a council to quash the permission it granted for a huge new Chapel Down winery in the Kent countryside

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‘People will think I’m crazy – but I don’t want it in the house anymore’

21 July 2023
‘People will think I’m crazy – but I don’t want it in the house anymore’

A mum is selling a “spooky” old rocking horse said to have transported itself from room to room because she feels “uneasy having it about the place”.

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'I’ve lost my licence three times - but I won't stop drifting on Kent's roads!'

14 July 2023
'I’ve lost my licence three times - but I won't stop drifting on Kent's roads!'

A driver seen “power-sliding” his BMW around a roundabout before police seized the car insists he won’t give up “drifting” on public roads.

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Tributes to tireless town campaigner

13 July 2023
Tributes to tireless town campaigner

Tributes have been paid to a grandad-of-three who will be remembered for his tireless and enthusiastic campaigning for his town.

The secret log cabin home in the woods – that could be yours for £100k

12 July 2023
The secret log cabin home in the woods – that could be yours for £100k

A secluded woodland cabin is up for sale, offering a rare opportunity to live “off-grid”.

Residents’ group wins Meta funding to put on city celebration

06 July 2023
Residents’ group wins Meta funding to put on city celebration

Facebook owners Meta has awarded funding for a weekend festival organised by one of Kent’s biggest residents’ groups on the social media site.

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