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‘We've transformed tearoom into town’s only sweet shop’

05 July 2023
‘We've transformed tearoom into town’s only sweet shop’

A tearoom is set to be reopen as a candy store which will specialise in nostaglic treats, the only one of its kind in the town.

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‘Deep sadness’ as coast watch station closes after 22 years

04 July 2023
‘Deep sadness’ as coast watch station closes after 22 years

A watch station which has monitored the coast for 22 years is set to close, but volunteers are searching for a replacement.

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School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

03 July 2023
School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

A primary school previously criticised for poor results and dwindling pupil numbers is celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report.

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Is climate change killing Kent’s fish?

03 July 2023
Is climate change killing Kent’s fish?

Fish are dying in rivers and jellyfish are washing up on our beaches. We ask the experts why this is happening and what we can do to help.

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‘Out of this world!’ Kent crematoriums to scatter ashes from ‘space’

03 July 2023
‘Out of this world!’ Kent crematoriums to scatter ashes from ‘space’

Two Kent crematoriums are offering loved-ones the chance to send their deceased relatives’ ashes close to the end of earth’s atmosphere.

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Helicopter joins search for person on railway tracks

02 July 2023
Helicopter joins search for person on railway tracks

A police helicopter was scrambled to help search for a trespasser on railway tracks in Kent.

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Hospital worker in tears after finding snake in water butt

02 July 2023
Hospital worker in tears after finding snake in water butt

An escaped snake had to be rescued after it was found hiding in a woman’s back garden.

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Warning to villagers as crews tackled huge fire

02 July 2023
Warning to villagers as crews tackled huge fire

Emergency crews tackling a huge fire ssued a warning to residents.

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Restaurant hit by arson attack to give first customers free pizza for a year

02 July 2023
Restaurant hit by arson attack to give first customers free pizza for a year

A pizza restaurant forced to close after a devastating fire is giving away free pizza to the first two customers as it prepares to reopen.

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Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

02 July 2023
Woman heartbroken as therapy cat hit and killed by quad bike

A young woman has been left heartbroken after her therapy cat was hit and killed by a quad bike.

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Sadness as popular salon to shut after almost 40 years

02 July 2023
Sadness as popular salon to shut after almost 40 years

A hair and beauty salon has announced it is closing after almost 40 years in a seaside town.

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'People say we're too old and should be knitting - but we disagree!'

02 July 2023
'People say we're too old and should be knitting - but we disagree!'

Identical twin sisters who have partied with The Rolling Stones and starred on The X Factor are still performing – at almost 80 years of age!

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‘We've spotted a gap in the market - this town needs pie and mash!’

02 July 2023
‘We've spotted a gap in the market - this town needs pie and mash!’

A pie and mash shop promising to bring a piece of the east end to town is set to open in a former tattoo studio.

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Car gutted by fire in Tesco car park

01 July 2023
Car gutted by fire in Tesco car park

Fire crews were called to a supermarket after a 4x4 went up in flames in the car park.

Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

01 July 2023
Pensioner who disappeared from shopping centre found safe

An 85-year-old woman reported missing from a shopping centre has been found safe.

Man arrested after disturbance at football match

01 July 2023
Man arrested after disturbance at football match

Four police cars and a police van were called to a disturbance which broke out at a football match.

Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

01 July 2023
Helicopter called after concerns for man’s welfare

A police helicopter was seen circling after concerns were raised for a man’s welfare.

New road ripped up as another weekend closure looms

30 June 2023
New road ripped up as another weekend closure looms

A road redesigned for a controversial new junction is being dug up again after safety concerns were identified with the surface.

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Kent firm prosecuted for illegal electro-fishing

28 June 2023
Kent firm prosecuted for illegal electro-fishing

A gang of 10 fishermen have been convicted of illegally using electrical currents to catch razor clams.

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'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

28 June 2023
'We'll build 200 new council homes a year'

The new administration of a Kent authority has pledged to build 200 environmentally friendly council homes every year.

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