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New cafe opens in former Post Office

14 September 2022
New cafe opens in former Post Office

A new cafe has filled a long-empty unit, with bosses hoping to combat loneliness and isolation in the community.

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Boy breaks hip on monkey bars on first day at school

14 September 2022
Boy breaks hip on monkey bars on first day at school

An 11-year-old who broke his hip when he fell off newly-installed monkey bars on his first day of school has been diagnosed with a rare condition.

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Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

13 September 2022
Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Work to replace a major roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction will now not finish until December, lengthening delays for drivers.

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Work starts on new eye-catching play park

10 September 2022
Work starts on new eye-catching play park

Work to install new play equipment and an outdoor gym at a park has begun as part of a £1.1m upgrade programme.

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Fury over cafe’s 'shocking' cocktail name

09 September 2022
Fury over cafe’s 'shocking' cocktail name

A late-night cafe has come under fire for 'inappropriately' naming a new cocktail on its Freshers menu.

'Do not swim' advice issued at Kent beaches after rain

09 September 2022
'Do not swim' advice issued at Kent beaches after rain

Sewage leaks caused by storms have led to 'do not swim' warnings across the Kent coast.

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First look inside new luxury Kent hotel as restaurant opens

08 September 2022
First look inside new luxury Kent hotel as restaurant opens

The restaurant, gardens and bar lounge at a Grade II-listed manor are officially open after years of renovations.

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Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

08 September 2022
Cineworld files for bankruptcy protection

A struggling theatre chain, which has four cinemas in Kent, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US after fighting to survive post-lockdown.

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Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

07 September 2022
Air ambulance called to kids' trampoline park

A patient was taken to hospital after an accident at a popular children's trampoline park.

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

07 September 2022
'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

A pub which previously had a "bad reputation" has been given a major makeover - as the owners battle to attract families back to the business.

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Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

06 September 2022
Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

Parts of a historic castle in Kent are closed to the public as filming gets under way for a new period drama.

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Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

06 September 2022
Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Two crematoriums in Kent have "reluctantly" introduced a new energy charge to help cover their rising bills amid the cost of living crisis.

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Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

06 September 2022
Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

A 65ft 5G mast has appeared on a housing estate without warning - despite being refused planning permission by council bosses.

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Tree blocking public loos could be felled

03 September 2022
Tree blocking public loos could be felled

A silver birch tree next to public loos could soon be felled as its roots keep blocking the drainage system.

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Fury over enormous footbridge set for housing estate

03 September 2022
Fury over enormous footbridge set for housing estate

Controversial plans for a new footbridge connecting a new housing estate with a country park have sparked fears among residents.

Town's oldest shop staying put despite huge hotel plans

30 August 2022
Town's oldest shop staying put despite huge hotel plans

The owner of a town's oldest independent shop says he has no plans to move following the approval of a 92-bed hotel opposite his site.

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Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop

25 August 2022
Trade slump forces couple to close town centre shop

The couple behind one of Kent's biggest independent fashion retailers say they've been left with no choice but to move their business 100% online.

'Beautiful but traumatising' day as baby girl laid to rest

24 August 2022
'Beautiful but traumatising' day as baby girl laid to rest

The mother of a baby who died suddenly has described the beautiful moment strangers waved the tot goodbye as she took her final journey.

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£1m transformation of town square to start after delay

23 August 2022
£1m transformation of town square to start after delay

Works to redevelop a town square by adding a bus shelter, new seating and lights is set to start next month.

A-road to remain closed for days

22 August 2022
A-road to remain closed for days

A main road will remain closed for up to four days while South East Water carry out repair works.

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