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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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Police raid uncovers cannabis farm

09 February 2021
Police raid uncovers cannabis farm

Two men have been arrested following the discovery of 100 cannabis plants.

Home Bargains 'pulls plug on new store'

09 February 2021
Home Bargains 'pulls plug on new store'

A popular discount retailer has pulled the plug on plans to open a huge new store in Kent, sources say.

Cathedral statues with slavery links will 'not be toppled'

08 February 2021
Cathedral statues with slavery links will 'not be toppled'

Bosses at Canterbury Cathedral are expected to reject a suggestion from the Archbishop that statues with slavery links be removed from the landmark.

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From derelict oast house to stunning £2m home

06 February 2021
From derelict oast house to stunning £2m home

The owner of a meticulously converted 19th century oast house says the project went hundreds of thousands of pounds over budget.

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'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

04 February 2021
'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

The pregnant wife of an inspirational teacher whose sudden death has devastated his family says he was 'a wonderful husband and loving dad'.

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Export ban Brexit blow for town's oyster industry

02 February 2021
Export ban Brexit blow for town's oyster industry

A Kent town's world famous oyster export industry could be on the rocks if a post-Brexit row is not swiftly resolved.

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Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

02 February 2021
Fears homes could be flooded as more heavy rain forecast

A flooding watchdog group is "very anxious" after three times more rain fell during January than in the same month last year.

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Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

01 February 2021
Student anger sparks u-turn on virtual graduation plans

Angry students have forced university bosses to rethink plans to replace its traditional graduation ceremony with a virtual event.

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Village pub to go under the hammer

30 January 2021
Village pub to go under the hammer

Auctioneers say a village pub which goes under the hammer next month has potential for redevelopment.

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