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Once abandoned luxury housing development almost complete

11 February 2024
Once abandoned luxury housing development almost complete

A once derelict and “eerie” housing development is nearing completion two-and-a-half years after the original developers went bust.

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Order to stamp out problem of nuisance vehicles

09 February 2024
Order to stamp out problem of nuisance vehicles

Dispersal orders are being implemented after an increase in community complaints of nuisance vehicles and dangerous driving.

Troubled teenager took own life in ‘impulsive act’

09 February 2024
Troubled teenager took own life in ‘impulsive act’

An inquest has heard how a 15-year-old boy struggled with school in the months leading up to his death.

Mum’s ‘slushy warning’ after tot left fighting for her life

09 February 2024
Mum’s ‘slushy warning’ after tot left fighting for her life

A two-year-old was left fighting for her life in hospital after drinking a slushy at a trampoline park in Kent.

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Shop goes gold as it sells £1m winning lottery ticket

08 February 2024
Shop goes gold as it sells £1m winning lottery ticket

A once-unlucky supermarket is celebrating after selling a jackpot-winning lottery ticket.

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Park equipment goes up in flames ‘for second time in a week’

07 February 2024
Park equipment goes up in flames ‘for second time in a week’

A play park for young children caught fire for the second time in a week, prompting suspicions the flames were deliberately started.

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Dentist hits out at ‘insulting’ government cash incentive

07 February 2024
Dentist hits out at ‘insulting’ government cash incentive

A dentist has accused the government of insulting his profession by offering an extra £50 for registering new NHS patients.

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School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

07 February 2024
School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

The school’s assistant head said its most deprived pupils would suffer the most after the food bank provisions were stolen in the break-in.

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Police chase suspected bike thieves through park

07 February 2024
Police chase suspected bike thieves through park

A suspected stolen bike has been found following a police chase through a park.

Person taken to hospital after crash closes main road

06 February 2024
Person taken to hospital after crash closes main road

A road has reopened after a person was taken to hospital following a crash involving two vehicles.

Head of horse racing betting syndicate to appear in court

06 February 2024
Head of horse racing betting syndicate to appear in court

A horse racing syndicate organiser is accused of running a business for a fraudulent purpose.

E-scooters banned from town centre

06 February 2024
E-scooters banned from town centre

Anyone caught riding an e-scooter in pedestrianised areas of a town centre risks a fine of up to £100 under a new order that’s come in to force.

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Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

06 February 2024
Thousands waiting to grow their own as demand soars for allotments

Allotments across Kent have seen a surge in popularity since the Covid pandemic and the cost of living crisis.

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Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

05 February 2024
Dismay as popular trampoline park shuts down

A once-thriving family attraction which has catered for tens of thousands of people has announced a shock closure.

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Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

05 February 2024
Kent reacts as King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Kent MPs and dignitaries have sent their well wishes to King Charles III after Buckingham Palace announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Temporary theatre costs soar to £1m more than expected

05 February 2024
Temporary theatre costs soar to £1m more than expected

A makeshift theatre built after a town’s existing venue was forced to close has ended up costing vastly more than what was predicted.

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Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

05 February 2024
Revised bus timetable gives ‘zero consideration’ to school children

Parents are furious that an extended bus service through a village still does not help their children get to school on time.

Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

05 February 2024
Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

A drug dealer gave a false name and nationality after being caught with cocaine hidden in a plastic chewing gum container.

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Mystery as post boxes across town painted gold

04 February 2024
Mystery as post boxes across town painted gold

Residents can’t decide if painting the post boxes gold is some form of art, vandalism or a protest.

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Timber! Mental health retreat hut torn down after ‘vandalism and inactivity’

03 February 2024
Timber! Mental health retreat hut torn down after ‘vandalism and inactivity’

An award-winning building which formed part of a park’s mental health retreat has been demolished after ten years.

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