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1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

09 July 2024
1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

Residents say housebuilding has spiralled so out of control in their neighbourhood they are now fearful of walking outside their homes.

Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

04 July 2024
Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

Voters in the Ashford constituency have made their voices heard having voted for a new Labour MP and only the borough’s second in 27 years.

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Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

03 July 2024
Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

An annual water festival celebrating a town’s fishing industry has been cancelled following “safety” fears caused by a lack of funding.

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‘It's not a service if our bins are getting smashed up’

30 June 2024
‘It's not a service if our bins are getting smashed up’

Fed-up residents say a new waste operator is failing to provide a service as wheelie bins "keep being smashed to pieces".

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‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

29 June 2024
‘Someone could get killed’: Villagers react to new homes proposal

Residents have vented their fury over a developer’s plan to build new homes in a village – arguing “someone will get killed”.

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Teenage girl hit by car outside school

28 June 2024
Teenage girl hit by car outside school

A teenager has been flown to hospital after being hit by a car outside a school.

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Residents party in street as huge housing estate snubbed

28 June 2024
Residents party in street as huge housing estate snubbed

Thrilled residents held a street party after winning the battle to stop a "terrible" new 250-home project from going ahead.

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A-road and school route near motorway to shut for two months

27 June 2024
A-road and school route near motorway to shut for two months

A major A-road linking two towns is to shut for around eight weeks in a move likely to bring travel misery this summer.

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‘Hopefully pidge won't be trying to shop in Debenhams again’

24 June 2024
‘Hopefully pidge won't be trying to shop in Debenhams again’

High praise has been heaped on firefighters and shop staff who helped rescue a trapped pigeon from a former Debenhams.

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Drivers facing long delays following vehicle fire outside border facility

24 June 2024
Drivers facing long delays following vehicle fire outside border facility

Long queues have built up at a busy motorway junction after crews were called to a vehicle fire.

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Biker killed in crash with Jaguar

21 June 2024
Biker killed in crash with Jaguar

A motorcyclist in his 50s has died following a crash with a Jaguar on an A-road.

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

21 June 2024
Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

Two of the country's most popular comedians have hit TV screens after filming at a Kent seaside landmark.

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Firefighters called to fuel leak in supermarket car park

20 June 2024
Firefighters called to fuel leak in supermarket car park

Emergency services were called to a branch of Asda following a diesel spill.

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Kent could enjoy ‘heatwave’ as Met Office says temperatures finally set to rise

20 June 2024
Kent could enjoy ‘heatwave’ as Met Office says temperatures finally set to rise

Kent is set to be basking in the sun at last - with temperatures potentially hitting “heatwave” levels.

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Air ambulance takes casualty to hospital after collapsing in street

19 June 2024
Air ambulance takes casualty to hospital after collapsing in street

At least six emergency vehicles were called to an incident at a busy four-way junction.

Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

19 June 2024
Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

A head teacher and parents have defended a school accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up a Pride flag.

Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

19 June 2024
Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

Emergency services were called to a train station after a person was in need of medical attention.

Cow mowed down by police officer offered new home

18 June 2024
Cow mowed down by police officer offered new home

Shocking footage of a calf being repeatedly run down by a police car could lead to the animal being given sanctuary in Kent.

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Woman hit by cricket pitch cover blown over by air ambulance helicopter

18 June 2024
Woman hit by cricket pitch cover blown over by air ambulance helicopter

A woman was treated in hospital after a pitch cover was blown into her when an emergency helicopter landed at a cricket club.

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

18 June 2024
New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.

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