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New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

14 May 2023
New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

Anxious residents fear plans to replace an empty bungalow with three new homes will clog up their busy road.

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Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

12 May 2023
Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

The end date for dreaded roadworks that have blighted a town for a year has been pushed back again, causing further frustration for drivers.

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Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

12 May 2023
Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

The RSPCA is appealing for information after dead animals believed to have been attacked by dogs were found in a layby.

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

12 May 2023
Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

A popular high street venue has shut – with bosses saying the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a “greater wipe out than the 2008 recession”.

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Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

11 May 2023
Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

A yellow weather warning for thunder, lightning and heavy rain has been issued across Kent for a third day.

New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

11 May 2023
New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

A multimillion-pound concert venue could still be built in a town centre - even though English National Opera has confirmed it will not be moving in.

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New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

08 May 2023
New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

Drivers have branded a new road layout “confusing” after several crashes – but National Highways say it is “too soon to speculate” on the causes.

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Calls for 30mph limit on 'danger' road that cuts village in half

07 May 2023
Calls for 30mph limit on 'danger' road that cuts village in half

There are calls for a 30mph limit to be introduced on a “dangerous” A-road that runs through a village.

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Inside the empty pub turned into 'paradise for petrolheads'

06 May 2023
Inside the empty pub turned into 'paradise for petrolheads'

Supercar owners have flocked to a village pub that has been transformed into a haven for car enthusiasts.

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Tories no longer control Ashford after losing four seats

05 May 2023
Tories no longer control Ashford after losing four seats

The Conservative Party has lost control of Ashford council after losing four seats.

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Girl, 14, suffers panic attacks after £200 coat stolen in robbery

04 May 2023
Girl, 14, suffers panic attacks after £200 coat stolen in robbery

A teenage girl was robbed of a £200 coat by a boy she feared was carrying a knife.

Dog stuck in barbed wire rescued by firefighters

03 May 2023
Dog stuck in barbed wire rescued by firefighters

A Dachshund-cross who got stuck in a barbed wire fence was carefully removed by fire crews before seeing a vet.

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'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

03 May 2023
'It's been empty for 14 years - someone needs to save it!'

Campaigners joined a protest demanding action to restore a rundown former cinema shut for 14 years as its owners face potential enforcement action.

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Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

02 May 2023
Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Nesting seagulls have been blamed for some of the damage forcing the closure of a Grade II-listed library which will cost millions to repair.

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New plans revealed for nightclub in former estate agents

27 April 2023
New plans revealed for nightclub in former estate agents

Three DJs have revealed their plan for a new nightspot, which they hope will attract top headliners to Kent.

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Everything you need to know ahead of 10 weeks of traffic misery on Thanet Way

22 April 2023
Everything you need to know ahead of 10 weeks of traffic misery on Thanet Way

A contraflow system and a series of overnight closures are planned for a busy dual-carriageway. Here is what to expect…

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Air ambulance lands in field after crash

21 April 2023
Air ambulance lands in field after crash

Emergency crews, including the air ambulance, descended after a crash this afternoon near the coast.

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Massive cocaine haul seized in Channel

21 April 2023
Massive cocaine haul seized in Channel

A major package containing a tonne of cocaine was seized by Border Force officials in the Channel before it could make its way to Kent.

Drivers fear 'absolute chaos' as M20 to shut

21 April 2023
Drivers fear 'absolute chaos' as M20 to shut

There are fears residents will face “absolute chaos” on a town’s roads when part of the M20 is closed this weekend.

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Drivers face delays after crash on M2

20 April 2023
Drivers face delays after crash on M2

Travellers are seeing delays of up to 50 minutes following an accident on the M2.

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