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Concern as motorists face premium parking rates across borough

02 November 2023
Concern as motorists face premium parking rates across borough

Motorists using a Kent borough’s most popular car parks could soon be charged a premium as a council looks to rake in much-needed cash

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‘We've been married 60 years - I feared my husband’s wedding ring was gone forever’

31 October 2023
‘We've been married 60 years - I feared my husband’s wedding ring was gone forever’

A couple have spoken of their joy after a lost treasured wedding ring was tracked down to a hospital laundry basket.

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‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

29 October 2023
‘I went from Kent leagues to the Fifa World Cup’

A retired footballer has told the remarkable story of how he rose from club football in Kent to playing for New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup of 1982.

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Cathedral to hold peace vigil amid Gaza conflict

25 October 2023
Cathedral to hold peace vigil amid Gaza conflict

Church leaders have banned any form of political protest from a peace vigil being held for the victims of the Israel and Hamas war.

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Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

25 October 2023
Kent's newest 24-hour McDonald’s opens today

The balloons are out today for the launch of the county’s newest McDonald’s restaurant.

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Work set to start on huge caravan park expansion

22 October 2023
Work set to start on huge caravan park expansion

A holiday park is set to grow by 91 caravans, despite residents’ concerns their village could turn into another Sheppey.

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Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

17 October 2023
Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

A global audience vied for some rare memorabilia in the collection of a Star Wars actor who lived in the county for much of his career.

Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

15 October 2023
Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

A working fire engine has appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace – after the owner used it to save his own thatched home.

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Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

05 October 2023
Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

A 17-year-old schoolboy has won a major photographic prize with a dramatic shot of thunder clouds over beach huts on the Kent coast.

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Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

05 October 2023
Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

A devastated wife has paid tribute to an “amazing husband and dad” who died on a long-haul flight after suffering a deep vein blood clot in his leg.

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Council could splash £5m saving historic site to avoid 'cultural vandalism'

29 September 2023
Council could splash £5m saving historic site to avoid 'cultural vandalism'

A council has been warned revamping a historically significant building could cost five times its £1m estimate.

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Sadness as weddings at historic venue axed

28 September 2023
Sadness as weddings at historic venue axed

A council has ended its venture into hosting weddings at a historic venue – after racking up a large deficit.

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‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

22 September 2023
‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has spoken of the tragedy in the hope it will save others from going through the same agony.

Seven drivers snared in 45 minutes in 20mph zone

22 September 2023
Seven drivers snared in 45 minutes in 20mph zone

A raft of motorists fell foul of a town’s divisive 20mph speed limit, introduced last year.

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Roadworks warning for visitors to one of Kent’s most popular country shows

21 September 2023
Roadworks warning for visitors to one of Kent’s most popular country shows

Drainage works are set to take place on a key route to the East Kent Ploughing Match, with organisers voicing frustration over the plans.

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‘School parking chaos demonstrates blatant disregard for safety of others’

21 September 2023
‘School parking chaos demonstrates blatant disregard for safety of others’

A row has broken out over parents using a village hall car park to drop their children off at school.

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Kent coffee firm brews up community project in Uganda

15 September 2023
Kent coffee firm brews up community project in Uganda

One of Kent’s fastest-growing coffee cafe chains is taking its barista and hospitality skills to Uganda.

‘Giant electricity station will destroy this Kent wildlife haven’

13 September 2023
‘Giant electricity station will destroy this Kent wildlife haven’

A precious Kent wildlife habitat is under threat from plans for a massive electricity converter station covering almost 15 acres.

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Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

12 September 2023
Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

A pub group with more than 30 outlets across Kent says the price of a pint could cost 20p more at peak times in a bid to offset growing overheads.

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Hotels reopening to public after two years housing Afghan refugees

08 September 2023
Hotels reopening to public after two years housing Afghan refugees

Hotels used to accommodate refugees fleeing the Taliban for the past two years are set to open to the public again after being a haven for hundreds.

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