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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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Kent's first 'warm bank' to launch at children's centre

05 September 2022
Kent's first 'warm bank' to launch at children's centre

A warm space for children is being created at a Sure Start Centre to help families struggling to pay energy bills to avoid the cold this winter.

Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

05 September 2022
Stunning Kent 'mirage' sunset among world's best photos

A spectacular photograph captured a rare 'mirage' sunset on the Kent coastline.

Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

01 September 2022
Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

Exclusive: Dozens of students cannot start their midwifery courses at a Kent university amid concerns over trainees working unsupervised.

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Antique treasures from Kent castle to be auctioned

31 August 2022
Antique treasures from Kent castle to be auctioned

Valuable antiques from a 17th century Kent castle worth at least £265,000 are be to sold at auction.

Record shop ‘can’t afford’ to stay open

31 August 2022
Record shop ‘can’t afford’ to stay open

A store described as a "mecca for used and new vinyl albums" is closing less than a year after opening its doors.

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Backlash to bid to replace old chapel with homes

29 August 2022
Backlash to bid to replace old chapel with homes

Neighbours have hit out at plans to demolish a former gospel hall and replace it with "invasive and intimidating" four-bed homes.

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Bid launched to overturn 'eyesore' phone mast snub

29 August 2022
Bid launched to overturn 'eyesore' phone mast snub

A mobile phone giant has launched a bid to overturn a decision to refuse plans to make a towering mast a lasting fixture in a town centre car park.

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