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Extra police powers to 'move on' teens amid crime clampdown

16 October 2021
Extra police powers to 'move on' teens amid crime clampdown

Teenagers suspected of being involved in crime or anti-social behaviour can be moved on by police as part of a weekend crackdown.

Opening date for town's first crematorium revealed

16 October 2021
Opening date for town's first crematorium revealed

A Kent town’s first crematorium could start to hold services as early as next year, developers have revealed.

Lifts to give disabled passengers access to station

16 October 2021
Lifts to give disabled passengers access to station

Long-awaited plans for step-free access at a Kent railway station have been given the go-ahead.

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Council deputy leaves as authority bullying scandal grows

15 October 2021
Council deputy leaves as authority bullying scandal grows

One of the leading figures at a Kent council is set to leave his role – as a bullying scandal engulfs the top of the authority.

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Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

14 October 2021
Cannibal fantasist 'living yards from playground' after early release

A former nurse who plotted to rape, behead and eat a child is living yards from a children’s play park after being released from prison early.

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Beauty spot bridge won't be replaced amid cash crunch

09 October 2021
Beauty spot bridge won't be replaced amid cash crunch

Council bosses say they do not have enough cash to replace a bridge at a beauty spot which was severely damaged following a landslip.

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From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

09 October 2021
From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

The renaissance of a Kent seaside town has seen it emerge from the shadow of its upmarket neighbour and become a magnet for tourists and investment.

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Fury over plans for UK's joint biggest solar farm

06 October 2021
Fury over plans for UK's joint biggest solar farm

Residents are fighting plans to build what would be the UK’s joint largest solar farm on the outskirts of their village.

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'It will be an eyesore for the neighbourhood'

05 October 2021
'It will be an eyesore for the neighbourhood'

Controversial plans to cram more flats onto the site of a derelict care home have been given the go-ahead, despite objections from residents.

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Visitor left stunned by incredible discovery at Titanic display

04 October 2021
Visitor left stunned by incredible discovery at Titanic display

A pensioner visited an exhibition about the sinking of the Titanic – and spotted a photo of his grandfather.

Why brewery and glamping bid could finally get green light

03 October 2021
Why brewery and glamping bid could finally get green light

A fresh bid to build a coastal microbrewery snubbed twice in nine months is set to be launched, it has been revealed.

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Strictly winner joins Kent's biggest panto

30 September 2021
Strictly winner joins Kent's biggest panto

A Strictly Come Dancing winner is set to join the cast of the county's biggest pantomime, it has been revealed.

Market set to be booted out of high street base

29 September 2021
Market set to be booted out of high street base

Market traders are set to be forced from their long-standing base once work begins on a controversial £1 million shopping district revamp.

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Much-loved magician was wracked by guilt over debts

29 September 2021
Much-loved magician was wracked by guilt over debts

A magician was ravaged by guilt and anxiety in the days leading to his death after borrowing money from loved ones to fuel his gambling addiction.

90 beach huts get green light - but 20 more snubbed

25 September 2021
90 beach huts get green light - but 20 more snubbed

Almost 100 beach huts are set to be added to the coast - with councillors expecting them to give neglected parts of a town a much-needed boost.

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Seafront car ban plan to stop boy racers

23 September 2021
Seafront car ban plan to stop boy racers

Cars could be banned from travelling along a stretch of seafront in a bid to stop boy racers "roaring" up and down the road.

Thousands without water after mains burst

17 September 2021
Thousands without water after mains burst

Thousands of people have been left without running water after two mains burst in a Kent town.

Thousands could get 'unfair' speeding tickets under 20mph plan

17 September 2021
Thousands could get 'unfair' speeding tickets under 20mph plan

It is feared thousands could get 'unfair' speeding tickets under plans to make large parts of a town centre 20mph zones.

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Mourners pack out church to say goodbye to popular barman

16 September 2021
Mourners pack out church to say goodbye to popular barman

Scores of mourners descended on a church to pay tribute to a popular barman.

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We tried Kent's best curry and the rave reviews were right

16 September 2021
We tried Kent's best curry and the rave reviews were right

Who has a curry at lunchtime on a Sunday? That's what our reviewer did and the food was so good he didn't care there was no alcohol available.

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