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The new 1,600-home 'village' off the A2

21 October 2022
The new 1,600-home 'village' off the A2

A fresh vision for a huge development has been unveiled - including a green transport hub with its own airport-style coffee lounge for bus passengers.

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50-acre country park opens at new-build housing estate

13 October 2022
50-acre country park opens at new-build housing estate

An enormous new country park at the heart of a brand new community has been officially opened to the public.

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Pensioner left blind after GP blunder

12 October 2022
Pensioner left blind after GP blunder

A family have been left shocked at the General Medical Council's decision to take no action against a doctor who "made a catalogue of errors".

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Michelin-starred pub manager sacked over 'pocketed cash'

11 October 2022
Michelin-starred pub manager sacked over 'pocketed cash'

The manager of a Michelin-starred pub who "pocketed" cash paid by a customer and threw away the bill away has lost his claim for unfair dismissal.

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‘I started in my garage - now we’ve got three shops’

10 October 2022
‘I started in my garage - now we’ve got three shops’

A popular artisan bakery renowned for its handmade sourdough breads and pastries is to open its third branch in Kent.

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The 'exhilarating' new way of crossing Channel for £85

08 October 2022
The 'exhilarating' new way of crossing Channel for £85

A pioneering new cross-Channel service is promising an "unforgettable experience" - so we gave it a go.

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Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

04 October 2022
Stunning iPhone picture of Kent and Calais sparks huge Twitter debate

This remarkable nighttime image of the English Channel between Kent and Calais has gone viral - and sparked a big debate on social media.

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The Kent village swallowed up by new estates

02 October 2022
The Kent village swallowed up by new estates

Families living on a quiet estate built almost 100 years ago fear their community is being "changed forever" by huge developments on surrounding land.

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Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

21 September 2022
Shock as 200-year-old village pub suddenly boarded up

A historic pub which previously hit headlines for serving fried squirrel and ants has suddenly closed, leaving villagers shocked.

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Police release CCTV images after jewellery stolen

20 September 2022
Police release CCTV images after jewellery stolen

Officers have issued a CCTV image of two men they want to speak to in connection with the theft of gold chains from a store.

Digger thief smashed shop in ATM raid then rammed police

20 September 2022
Digger thief smashed shop in ATM raid then rammed police

A "dangerous" gang member was tasered after taking a digger from a construction site and smashing into a shop to try to steal an ATM.

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Seaside flat with 'stunning' views up for just £80k

17 September 2022
Seaside flat with 'stunning' views up for just £80k

A seaside two-bed flat with panoramic views over the Kent coast is due to go under the hammer for a bargain price.

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Shirtless shoplifter taunts: 'Do whatever you want!'

14 September 2022
Shirtless shoplifter taunts: 'Do whatever you want!'

A convenience store owner says his staff and customers were intimidated by a brazen shoplifter who grabbed bottles of wine and chocolate.

'Befuddling but beautifully-acted' - verdict on big Kent movie

13 September 2022
'Befuddling but beautifully-acted' - verdict on big Kent movie

Film critics have given mixed reviews of a major movie shot at a Kent seaside resort.

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Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

13 September 2022
Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

Parents have expressed their shock and sadness that a village nursery which has cared for hundreds of children is to close at the end of the month.

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Chef's 'sickening' sex attack on lone woman on train

08 September 2022
Chef's 'sickening' sex attack on lone woman on train

A woman targeted by a "predatory" 27-year-old dad says she thought of Sarah Everard and bravely came forward "in case he did it again".

Mum killed when car hit family was pregnant

07 September 2022
Mum killed when car hit family was pregnant

A mum-of-two killed along with her father when a car hit five people was pregnant, it has emerged, as her family appeal for witnesses to come forward.

'Make whole city 20mph'

06 September 2022
'Make whole city 20mph'

A councillor has launched a campaign for a citywide 20mph limit in order to tackle air pollution.

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Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

06 September 2022
Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

Drivers are reporting being stuck in traffic for an hour following a fuel spillage.

'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

06 September 2022
'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

Three Kent firms say their energy bills are set to soar by tens of thousands of pounds - and warn the impact will be worse than lockdown.

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