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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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Critics 'sickened' by homes demolition 'pleasantly surprised' by replacement blocks

05 July 2023
Critics 'sickened' by homes demolition 'pleasantly surprised' by replacement blocks

Critics who branded the demolition of four character homes “sickening” admit they are “pleasantly surprised” by the flats built in their place.

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Bin workers strike after truck drivers reject £30,149 a year pay offer

05 July 2023
Bin workers strike after truck drivers reject £30,149 a year pay offer

Dozens of bin workers have walked out today in a dispute over pay – with thousands of homes left with uncollected rubbish.

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‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

05 July 2023
‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

As the NHS turns 75 today, we speak to two long-serving former nurses about what working life was like in the early days.

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‘Why is everyone dumping boxer dogs?’

28 June 2023
‘Why is everyone dumping boxer dogs?’

The owner of an animal sanctuary says she is mystified as to why so many boxer dogs are being abandoned.

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Jesus has risen! Iconic statue of Christ finally returns to landmark

27 June 2023
Jesus has risen! Iconic statue of Christ finally returns to landmark

An iconic feature has finally been returned to one of the county’s most photographed historical landmark sites.

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Shock as historic library sold at auction by housing giant

25 June 2023
Shock as historic library sold at auction by housing giant

Campaigners have branded developers “heartless” after their hopes of buying a historic former military library were dashed at a property auction.

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‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

23 June 2023
‘They’ve made beers weaker – but it’s what customers want’

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has made some of its beers weaker to cut costs – but punters and landlords appear to back the move.

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CCTV images released after teens mugged in park

21 June 2023
CCTV images released after teens mugged in park

Officers investigating a late-night robbery in a park have released CCTV images of a suspect.

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Distressed cats found crammed in crate

21 June 2023
Distressed cats found crammed in crate

Six poorly cats found dumped in a crate in a layby have been taken in by an animal sanctuary which is already bursting at the seams.

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Rusty Rolls Royce ripe for restoration goes up for sale for £10k

18 June 2023
Rusty Rolls Royce ripe for restoration goes up for sale for £10k

A rare but battered old Rolls Royce – once fit for the rich and royals – has gone up for sale.

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