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Kitchen sink among shocking number of items pulled from river

29 August 2021
Kitchen sink among shocking number of items pulled from river

A picturesque and historic river is being used as a rubbish dump say disgusted environmentalists, who have pulled out a vast mountain of waste.

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'Sickening' demolition of huge family homes a 'tragedy'

28 August 2021
'Sickening' demolition of huge family homes a 'tragedy'

Developers are bulldozing large family homes - one snapped up for £1 million more than its estimated value - to make way for a retirement block.

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Is this the best garden in Kent?

25 August 2021
Is this the best garden in Kent?

A stunning garden created through years of love and attention is the only one in the county to be shortlisted among the UK's best.

Residents flee home after oil pan sparks kitchen fire

24 August 2021
Residents flee home after oil pan sparks kitchen fire

Firefighters have issued a warning after an overheating oil pan started a kitchen fire in a flat.

Popular hotel to take in more than 100 Afghan refugees

19 August 2021
Popular hotel to take in more than 100 Afghan refugees

A picturesque hotel popular for weddings has stepped in to house dozens of families fleeing Afghanistan amid the Taliban takeover.

Why thousands of new Kent homes could now get green light

19 August 2021
Why thousands of new Kent homes could now get green light

Several major housing projects can now go-ahead - after councils came up with a solution to an environmental bombshell which had stalled construction.

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Family-of-four taken to hospital after dramatic river rescue

17 August 2021
Family-of-four taken to hospital after dramatic river rescue

Witnesses have told how they heard screams for help after a family ended up in the water during a terrifying canoe trip ordeal.

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'It's a glamping site - not Glastonbury!'

15 August 2021
'It's a glamping site - not Glastonbury!'

A luxury glamping site at the former country home of a Fleetwood Mac star in the Kent countryside has sparked heated debate among villagers.

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'These vaccine figures are frightening - we need door-to-door campaign'

13 August 2021
'These vaccine figures are frightening - we need door-to-door campaign'

Calls are being made for a "more direct approach" in a Kent neighbourhood with a low Covid jab uptake.

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Huge £15m Kent castle sold to mystery buyer

13 August 2021
Huge £15m Kent castle sold to mystery buyer

Kent’s finest country home and estate has been sold just four months after it was put on the market - with the proceeds reportedly going to charity.

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New store to launch at former Debenhams

13 August 2021
New store to launch at former Debenhams

A new department store in a former Debenhams site is getting ready for a big launch.

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Charity predicts surge in homelessness

12 August 2021
Charity predicts surge in homelessness

The number of people living on the streets is expected to rise with redundancies, evictions and the end of the furlough scheme.

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Hundreds celebrate life of teenage crash victim

12 August 2021
Hundreds celebrate life of teenage crash victim

Affection and admiration have poured out to a popular, sports-mad 18-year-old who died in a car crash.

Blue heartthrob to star in Kent panto

10 August 2021
Blue heartthrob to star in Kent panto

A singer who is currently starring in this year's Celebrity Masterchef will be taking the title role in a panto this Christmas.

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The first IVF baby, the Titanic disaster and the execution of Ruth Ellis

06 August 2021
The first IVF baby, the Titanic disaster and the execution of Ruth Ellis

A revelatory book reveals the inside stories behind some of the milestone events covered by a Kent journalist across 70 years.

'Nightmare' neighbour hits back after eviction

04 August 2021
'Nightmare' neighbour hits back after eviction

A mum evicted from her flat after being branded a persistent nuisance claims many of the allegations against her are false.

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Flat shut down after 23 police calls to 'nightmare' neighbour

03 August 2021
Flat shut down after 23 police calls to 'nightmare' neighbour

A woman in her 30s who repeatedly abused and threatened neighbours has been ordered to leave her home - following 23 separate police call-outs.

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'My £3,500 graffiti spree against racist council was justified'

02 August 2021
'My £3,500 graffiti spree against racist council was justified'

A former councillor has been given a conditional discharge after being found guilty of daubing racism claims on public buildings.

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'For goodness sake, this is a rural village!'

25 July 2021
'For goodness sake, this is a rural village!'

Angry villagers are opposing a plan for 30 new affordable homes amid fears it could spoil their views of the countryside.

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'Most desirable plot of land in the county' up for sale

15 July 2021
'Most desirable plot of land in the county' up for sale

With panoramic views over the English Channel, the exclusive Leas at Kingsdown is one of the most desirable locations to live in

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