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Calls to remove ‘deeply offensive and downright disturbing’ new public artwork

18 September 2024
Calls to remove ‘deeply offensive and downright disturbing’ new public artwork

A statute of the lifelike figure of a woman submerged in a river has been branded “offensive, creepy and disturbing” by critics.

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Mystery of eerie-looking woman’s figure in river revealed

17 September 2024
Mystery of eerie-looking woman’s figure in river revealed

The alluring but eerie sight of a woman lying in the river has become the latest attraction to intrigue visitors at a Kent beauty spot.

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‘Downright dangerous’: Flood of objections as 200-home estate bid revived

15 September 2024
‘Downright dangerous’: Flood of objections as 200-home estate bid revived

The revival of plans for a 200-home estate in the countryside on the edge of Canterbury has sparked a new flood of objections.

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‘Outpouring of emotions’ after death of teacher who inspired generations

14 September 2024
‘Outpouring of emotions’ after death of teacher who inspired generations

The death of a much-loved music teacher has been met with an “outpouring of emotions” from her former pupils.

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Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

13 September 2024
Parents of girl, 9, who died after allergic reaction back new clinic

The parents of tennis star who died from anaphylactic shock say it is “wonderful” to support an allergy clinic which is the first of its kind in Kent.

‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

13 September 2024
‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

The owners of a dog suspected to have been snatched from their garden more than three years ago have described having her back as a “miracle”.

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Developer slams ‘ridiculous’ situation as former GP surgery bid remains stalled after three years

13 September 2024
Developer slams ‘ridiculous’ situation as former GP surgery bid remains stalled after three years

A developer has branded the reason why his plans to convert a former GP into flats have been gnarled up for three years “ridiculous”.

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Fury over housing plans bordering nature reserve

07 September 2024
Fury over housing plans bordering nature reserve

Proposals to build an estate on farmland bordering a wildlife habitat have sparked concerns among nature lovers.

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How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

07 September 2024
How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

The death of a 13-year-old has inspired a remarkable legacy, raising £300,000 and helping to train more than 100 medical staff in paediatric care.

Proposed new sports pavilion branded ‘soulless and depressing’

31 August 2024
Proposed new sports pavilion branded ‘soulless and depressing’

Designs for a sports pavilion to replace one destroyed in a blaze have been likened to a prison or an ‘armored shield’ wrapped around changing rooms.

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The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

29 August 2024
The national sporting hero lying forgotten in an unloved Kent grave

The unloved, dilapidated grave of the first-ever Wimbledon champion has been discovered in a Kent cemetery.

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Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

28 August 2024
Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

The long-awaited return of a town’s oyster festival has finally been confirmed as organisers insist this year’s event was never in doubt.

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Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

26 August 2024
Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

A long-running row over the erection of “unauthorised” buildings in ancient Kent woodland will come to a head at a public planning hearing next week.

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Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

25 August 2024
Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of a respected sports coach who inspired generations of young people for more than 50 years.

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‘Overpriced and in the wrong place’: Council struggles to sell new £30k beach huts

24 August 2024
‘Overpriced and in the wrong place’: Council struggles to sell new £30k beach huts

A cash-strapped council has been urged to drop the asking price of its new beach huts as almost 75% remain unsold months after going on the market.

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Subsidence fears reduce busy A-road to one lane

21 August 2024
Subsidence fears reduce busy A-road to one lane

Fears of subsidence have forced the closure of one lane of a busy A-road – prolonging misery for motorists using the stretch.

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‘True force of nature’ campaigner and journalist dies

21 August 2024
‘True force of nature’ campaigner and journalist dies

An environmental campaigner and former journalist described as a “true force of nature” has died.

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‘Disaster’ for locals as motorists shun car park after 600% tariff hike

19 August 2024
‘Disaster’ for locals as motorists shun car park after 600% tariff hike

A council has been accused of “raking it in” at the expense of local businesses and residents after hiking charges in a car park by close to 600%.

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Pub wins bid for live music stage after one noise complaint ‘cost £20k’

18 August 2024
Pub wins bid for live music stage after one noise complaint ‘cost £20k’

Live music is set to return to a popular riverside pub’s garden where the landlord says a noise row cost him £20,000 in lost income.

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Club bosses to renovate venue after ‘devastating’ fire

16 August 2024
Club bosses to renovate venue after ‘devastating’ fire

Managers running a Royal British Legion Social Club say they are doing all they can to re-open the premises following after it was damaged by a fire.

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