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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.

Tributes to former city councillor and campaigner

06 September 2023
Tributes to former city councillor and campaigner

A campaigner who fought for gay rights and the preservation of his home city has died.

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Historic gateway to iconic site reopens after ‘tidal wave of anger’

06 September 2023
Historic gateway to iconic site reopens after ‘tidal wave of anger’

A gateway to Canterbury Cathedral’s Precints has been re-opened to the public, following a furious protest by residents.

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‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

31 August 2023
‘If housebuilders get off the hook, who else will get a free pass to pollute?'

Campaigners have branded plans to “rip up” safeguards protecting rivers “a disgrace” – as several Kent housebuilding schemes could now be kickstarted.

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Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

30 August 2023
Man charged after army veteran killed in ‘hit-and-run’ crash

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a 69-year-old army veteran was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash.

Post Office to close as shop owner retires after 42 years

29 August 2023
Post Office to close as shop owner retires after 42 years

A popular Post Office and long-established convenience store is closing down and could be turned into homes as the owner has decided to retire.

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Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

28 August 2023
Pigeon-infested building to be turned into high-street homes

A pigeon-infested high street building could be transformed into flats amid safety concerns.

Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

26 August 2023
Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

The film memorabilia of a legendary Star Wars and Hammer House of Horror actor is being auctioned off.

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Popular Kent festivals to be hit by rail strike chaos

24 August 2023
Popular Kent festivals to be hit by rail strike chaos

Festival bosses fear rail strikes will impact attendance at more than a dozen music, food and cultural events across Kent over the next two weekends.

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Free gin at city’s new tasting trail

22 August 2023
Free gin at city’s new tasting trail

A new city trail could be just the tonic for gin lovers – with a host of businesses offering free tastings.

Family’s touching tributes to parents killed in tragic accident

22 August 2023
Family’s touching tributes to parents killed in tragic accident

The children of a much-loved couple who died in a tragic accident on their Kent farm say they have been overwhelmed by the kindness of well-wishers.

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