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Plans for Nasons stalled for years

19 March 2021
Plans for Nasons stalled for years

A department store could stand derelict for years because of water pollution in protected lakes - with plans for 50,000 homes also on hold.

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'Hardcore' of dog walkers leave 140 poo bags on mile-long route

17 March 2021
'Hardcore' of dog walkers leave 140 poo bags on mile-long route

A litter picker has cleaned up 140 dog poo bags discarded in trees and bushes in just a mile radius from his home.

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From Kent schoolboy to billionaire vaccine maker

09 March 2021
From Kent schoolboy to billionaire vaccine maker

The businessman leading the world's biggest Covid vaccine-making plant has praised his former Kent school for 'making me the man I am'.

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Archbishop silent on Harry and Meghan private marriage claims

08 March 2021
Archbishop silent on Harry and Meghan private marriage claims

The Archbishop of Canterbury has refused to comment on claims he married Harry and Meghan in a private ceremony days before their televised wedding.

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'Mindless morons' go on rampage at football ground

08 March 2021
'Mindless morons' go on rampage at football ground

The manager of a popular youth football club has hit out at vandals who damaged its ground.

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Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

01 March 2021
Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

A 35-year-old has died from loss of blood after a chainsaw accident while cutting logs.

Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

27 February 2021
Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

A building overlooked by arguably Kent's most famous landmark is to be sold for the first time in almost 90 years.

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'I wasn't allowed a dorma window - they've built a 50ft mast!'

23 February 2021
'I wasn't allowed a dorma window - they've built a 50ft mast!'

The siting of an 80ft mobile telephone mast in a town centre car park has sparked a mixed reception.

Police dog finds suspected thief on petrol station roof

23 February 2021
Police dog finds suspected thief on petrol station roof

Two men have been arrested in connection with a spate of catalytic converter thefts from cars.

Beauty spot attacked by arsonists again

22 February 2021
Beauty spot attacked by arsonists again

Volunteers are in despair over a third deliberate fire at a wildlife haven, which has destroyed what remained of a boardwalk.

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Brrr - mum's chilling 28-day sea swim challenge

22 February 2021
Brrr - mum's chilling 28-day sea swim challenge

A mum -of-two is braving the chilly sea in a 28-day swimming challenge to raise money for the homeless.

Covid lorry driver testing at Manston scaled back

22 February 2021
Covid lorry driver testing at Manston scaled back

New rules mean that cross channel lorry drivers who spend less than 48 hours in the UK will no longer need a Covid test to return to France.

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Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

17 February 2021
Grade II-listed pub set for £650k makeover

An ambitious transformation of an 18th century pub from a tired drinker’s local to a modern and quirky inn will take place after lockdown.

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Barn conversion bid a 'threat to rare bats'

16 February 2021
Barn conversion bid a 'threat to rare bats'

Protected bats could be at risk during the conversion of an old barn to a house, fear wildlife experts.

Elusive street artist gifts picture to hospice for auction

16 February 2021
Elusive street artist gifts picture to hospice for auction

The street artist Catman has donated a picture he created in tribute to the NHS to a hospice to sell and raise funds for the charity.

New GP surgery for 15,000 patients to open

16 February 2021
New GP surgery for 15,000 patients to open

A multi-million pound super GP surgery is set to open later this month, catering for 15,000 patients.

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Anger over eviction of mental health cafe

15 February 2021
Anger over eviction of mental health cafe

A campaign has been launched to stop the 'devastating' eviction of a mental health cafe from a community arts centre.

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Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

11 February 2021
Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Falling Covid cases have sparked calls for more restrictions to be lifted after schools reopen - including getting punters back in pubs by Easter.

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Van stuck in ice carrying stolen goods

10 February 2021
Van stuck in ice carrying stolen goods

Three men have been arrested after stolen lead and copper was found in a van stranded in icy conditions.

Anger as more than 1,000 new homes given green light

10 February 2021
Anger as more than 1,000 new homes given green light

Councillors have performed a U-turn and approved a controversial housing development despite overwhelming objections.

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