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Children's charity opens new state-of-the-art flats and living spaces

02 November 2023
Children's charity opens new state-of-the-art flats and living spaces

A new building that will have multiple uses has been officially opened after being built opposite a charity’s Kent headquarters.

‘We buried mum ourselves, and saved thousands’

02 November 2023
‘We buried mum ourselves, and saved thousands’

A family shunned a traditional funeral to give their mum a DIY send-off at a snip of the price, taking her on her last journey in their VW camper.

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Hospital set to receive multi-million-pound centre

31 October 2023
Hospital set to receive multi-million-pound centre

A new multi-million-pound diagnostic centre is to offer patients scans and tests closer to home in one area of Kent.

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Western-styled pub to be turned into house

28 October 2023
Western-styled pub to be turned into house

A watering hole that welcomed punters for 20 years and even featured on the big screen is set to become a family home.

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Town plagued by anti-social behaviour to get extra CCTV

27 October 2023
Town plagued by anti-social behaviour to get extra CCTV

Four parts of Kent are set to get a share of £900k to help make their town centres safer, with marshalls, CCTV and better lighting.

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Primary school damaged by ‘heartbreaking’ fire to remain closed

27 October 2023
Primary school damaged by ‘heartbreaking’ fire to remain closed

A primary school will remain closed for the “immediate future” after a fire ripped through the building causing extensive damage.

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Broken down vehicle adds to delays after lorry fire

27 October 2023
Broken down vehicle adds to delays after lorry fire

Drivers are facing ongoing delays on the M2 as work continues to repair the road following a fire.

Fly-tipper ordered to pay thousands after ignoring £400 fine

26 October 2023
Fly-tipper ordered to pay thousands after ignoring £400 fine

A man who was caught fly-tipping waste and furniture has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in fines after ignoring the original penalty.

Delays continue on M2 after huge lorry fire

26 October 2023
Delays continue on M2 after huge lorry fire

Traffic is queuing for four miles as the clean-up following the massive blaze continues.

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Delays after crash on A-road

25 October 2023
Delays after crash on A-road

Three lanes out of four were closed on a main road after a multi-vehicle crash saw traffic back up for four miles.

Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

25 October 2023
Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

Residents fear it is only a matter of time before someone is hurt by ‘dangerous’ bikers who tear down pavements near a primary school.

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‘How I travelled to 20 countries by the age of 20 without breaking the bank’

24 October 2023
‘How I travelled to 20 countries by the age of 20 without breaking the bank’

A young globetrotter has revealed how she has managed to see so much of the world on a shoestring.

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Car-smashing vandals cause hundreds of pounds of damage

24 October 2023
Car-smashing vandals cause hundreds of pounds of damage

Owners of a car and a van have been left “annoyed” and “fuming” after their vehicles were badly damaged.

‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

21 October 2023
‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

Thousands of people left without a doctor’s surgery have had their hopes of it reopening quashed.

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£7.4 million Covid ward still shut after almost two years

20 October 2023
£7.4 million Covid ward still shut after almost two years

A hospital ward built to deal with Covid patients still hasn’t opened two years later after “ongoing plumbing issues”.

Kent pub among top four places to drink in country

20 October 2023
Kent pub among top four places to drink in country

A pub which was almost turned into flats has reached the final four for CAMRA’s National Pub of Year awards.

Year-long lane closure already causing traffic chaos

19 October 2023
Year-long lane closure already causing traffic chaos

Drivers are already facing problems on a key commuter route which is expected to be reduced to one lane for 12 months.

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‘This was desperately needed’: Island’s creative hub opens after £1.5m refurb

17 October 2023
‘This was desperately needed’: Island’s creative hub opens after £1.5m refurb

Run-down Victorian offices have been given a facelift and reopened as affordable workspaces for budding young entrepreneurs.

Former ladies’ gym transformed into £100k yoga studio

17 October 2023
Former ladies’ gym transformed into £100k yoga studio

A yoga instructor who has taught thousands of classes in hired venues has established a home for her members after a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Eco-friendly funeral firm leads the way

16 October 2023
Eco-friendly funeral firm leads the way

Two natural burial grounds have been named the best in the country at a prestigious awards event for the funeral trade.

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