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Hectare of sand dune grass destroyed by blaze

28 July 2022
Hectare of sand dune grass destroyed by blaze

Four fire engines were called to a blaze which destroyed around a hectare of sand dune grass near a beach.

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Oil spill no longer expected to reach Kent shores

28 July 2022
Oil spill no longer expected to reach Kent shores

Experts dealing with an oil slick off the Kent coast say it is no longer expected to reach land.

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'Awestruck' young footballer thrown Russo's shirt after Euros semi-final

27 July 2022
'Awestruck' young footballer thrown Russo's shirt after Euros semi-final

A young footballer from Kent was lost for words when England's Alessia Russo threw her shirt to the youngster at the end of the semi-final game.

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Tory leadership debate off-air after host faints

26 July 2022
Tory leadership debate off-air after host faints

A Tory leadership debate was dramatically cut short when the show's host fainted in the studio.

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Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

26 July 2022
Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

One of the UK's largest banking groups has announced it will be closing 66 stores, including three in Kent, as footfall has fallen by 60%.

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Couple convert old farm house into dream restaurant

26 July 2022
Couple convert old farm house into dream restaurant

A Grade II-Listed farmhouse that has been converted into a restaurant with seven luxury guest rooms is now open.

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Kent parks awarded Green Flag status

26 July 2022
Kent parks awarded Green Flag status

A record number of parks in Kent have been recognised as some of the best kept outdoor spaced in the country securing Green Flag Awards.

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Nightspot shuts again as retro bar seeks new home

25 July 2022
Nightspot shuts again as retro bar seeks new home

A retro-themed bar is searching for a new home after to let signs appeared at its previous town centre site.

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'He wasn't just a councillor - he was loved by everyone'

23 July 2022
'He wasn't just a councillor - he was loved by everyone'

A former councillor and mayor who dedicated 30 years of his life to supporting his community has died after a long illness.

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Charity to leave town as shop set for demolition

21 July 2022
Charity to leave town as shop set for demolition

Charity bosses have confirmed they will be leaving a town after 30 years as plans to demolish their unit to make way for a hotel have been approved.

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The abandoned M20 slip roads that nature has taken back

21 July 2022
The abandoned M20 slip roads that nature has taken back

Old slip roads that used to carry thousands of cars each day have been grassed over for years now, but could the forgotten ramps solve M20 tailbacks?

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Former Kent footballer to enter Love Island villa

20 July 2022
Former Kent footballer to enter Love Island villa

A former Kent footballer has been confirmed as one of four new bombshells set to join the cast of Love Island.

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Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

19 July 2022
Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

A couple who left their jobs after lockdown have created a state-of-the-art gaming truck for birthday parties and events.

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'Last-minute changes' delay reopening of car park

18 July 2022
'Last-minute changes' delay reopening of car park

A car park which was due to reopen today remains closed as contractors have been carrying out last-minute work inside.

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New hedgehog rescue centre inundated with arrivals

17 July 2022
New hedgehog rescue centre inundated with arrivals

A mum who set up a rescue centre for injured hedgehogs just eight weeks ago is calling for help as demand for her services has soared.

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Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

16 July 2022
Mum's FaceTime heartache as 'beautiful' baby dies

A mum who broke her wrist rushing to get home after finding out her daughter was unresponsive over a video call has told of her heartache.

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Newsagent moves to bigger unit in shopping centre

15 July 2022
Newsagent moves to bigger unit in shopping centre

A newsagents has expanded its selection of stock after moving to a bigger unit inside a shopping centre.

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Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

14 July 2022
Hated roadworks to drag on beyond October

Work to finish a new junction has been delayed further as contractors have been asked to cut back over the summer holidays to ease congestion.

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Teens arrested after pensioner robbed in high street

13 July 2022
Teens arrested after pensioner robbed in high street

Two teenagers have been arrested after a man in his 70s was pushed and had his phone stolen in a robbery.

Car park to finally reopen after 10-month closure

13 July 2022
Car park to finally reopen after 10-month closure

A car park that has been closed for 10 months will reopen next week as works to upgrade the site have been brought forward.

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