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‘I started out with a market stall, now I have my own shop’

03 December 2023
‘I started out with a market stall, now I have my own shop’

A business owner who started selling Italian produce from a market stall in lockdown has just opened his first high street deli.

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A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

01 December 2023
A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash

An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.

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A-road to shut for a week as work continues on housing estate

29 November 2023
A-road to shut for a week as work continues on housing estate

A busy road is to be closed overnight for a week as work progresses on a controversial 725-home development.

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Traders fuming as new £1.5m bus route slashes on-street parking

29 November 2023
Traders fuming as new £1.5m bus route slashes on-street parking

Traders fear removing vital parking spaces from outside shops to make way for a new £1.5m bus lane could have a devastating impact on the town centre.

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Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

28 November 2023
Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.

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Kent animal park slashes opening hours

27 November 2023
Kent animal park slashes opening hours

Bosses at an animal park have cut the site’s opening hours to just three days a week over the next four months.

Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

27 November 2023
Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town

Town centre traders are split over plans to extend a high street traffic ban – with some fearing it could “kill” their small shops.

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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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