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'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

26 November 2023
'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

A food truck owner says the reputation of the cafe next door, which closed due to poor hygiene reports, is dragging down his five-star business.

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Lorry crash blocks roundabout

23 November 2023
Lorry crash blocks roundabout

A crash between a car and a lorry caused rush-hour delays near the M20.

‘Permanent siesta’ as Mexican takeaway closes for good

21 November 2023
‘Permanent siesta’ as Mexican takeaway closes for good

A takeaway which serves Mexican and American food from a coffee shop has announced it is closing.

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Two-car crash near Tesco blocks dual carriageway

20 November 2023
Two-car crash near Tesco blocks dual carriageway

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to a two-car crash on a dual carriageway.

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Dashcam footage shows terrifying crash after car undertakes on M20

20 November 2023
Dashcam footage shows terrifying crash after car undertakes on M20

The terrifying moment a car smashed into the central reservation after being hit by another vehicle has been caught on dashcam.

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Aldi begs shoppers to lobby council over new store

20 November 2023
Aldi begs shoppers to lobby council over new store

Aldi is calling on shoppers to lobby council bosses over a "frustrating" planning condition preventing work from starting on a new store.

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End of an era as tearoom in oldest part of town to close

19 November 2023
End of an era as tearoom in oldest part of town to close

A tearoom in the oldest part of a town centre is set to close following eight years of “rocky” trade.

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Residents’ relief as plan for 'overcrowded' and 'hideous' homes rejected

19 November 2023
Residents’ relief as plan for 'overcrowded' and 'hideous' homes rejected

Plans to demolish a bungalow and replace it with houses have been refused – with councillors calling the designs “hideous”, “overcrowded” and “stark”.

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First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

19 November 2023
First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

An eye-catching new image shows how part of a town could be transformed with a new culture and education hub.

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Young twins ‘absolutely devastated’ after £25k racing bikes swiped

17 November 2023
Young twins ‘absolutely devastated’ after £25k racing bikes swiped

Devastated young twins are pleading for thieves to return their beloved £25,000 championship bikes.

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‘Noisy roadworks are costing us trade - people think we're closed!’

17 November 2023
‘Noisy roadworks are costing us trade - people think we're closed!’

Frustrated traders say noisy roadworks blocking half a high street are putting customers off visiting their stores.

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'I only knew my shop had been raided when I saw it on KentOnline'

16 November 2023
'I only knew my shop had been raided when I saw it on KentOnline'

A business owner says he has no choice but to spend thousands on security after his shop window was smashed and stock was stolen for the second time.

Charity to close after 27 years due to 'financial implications’

13 November 2023
Charity to close after 27 years due to 'financial implications’

A charity that supports people with communication difficulties is to close after 27 years due to “financial implications”.

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‘Scrapping free parking will be the death of our towns'

11 November 2023
‘Scrapping free parking will be the death of our towns'

Independent traders say losing free parking “kill the high street” as council bosses consider introducing pay-and-display machines.

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Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

10 November 2023
Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

A wanted man caught with a large knife, heroin and cocaine has been jailed after a car was stopped by police.

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Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

10 November 2023
Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights

A pitch-black footpath where street lights are constantly broken by vandals has become a no-go zone, say anxious residents.

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£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

10 November 2023
£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

The future of a new dual carriageway has been thrown into doubt after highway bosses confirmed work has been pushed back another year.

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Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

10 November 2023
Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

An anxious mum says she is scared to leave the house after almost being hit by an Audi while on the school run.

The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

09 November 2023
The historic Kent landmark branded ‘at risk’ – as two others are saved

A historic monument damaged by erosion has been added to a list of at-risk heritage landmarks.

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Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

06 November 2023
Huge emergency response as man collapsed near primary school

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called after a man collapsed near a primary school.

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