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Woman ‘attacked and robbed’ near Lidl

28 September 2024
Woman ‘attacked and robbed’ near Lidl

A woman was reportedly sexually assaulted and robbed of her groceries as she walked near a supermarket.

M2 closure causes traffic delays

28 September 2024
M2 closure causes traffic delays

The closure of a busy stretch of motorway is causing delays today for drivers.

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Road closed again after burst water main

28 September 2024
Road closed again after burst water main

A burst water main has caused a road to be closed for the second time in the space of a week.

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

28 September 2024
Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

Police have been given extra powers to deal with antisocial behaviour across a Kent town centre this weekend.

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Alleyway next to Lidl cordoned off by police

27 September 2024
Alleyway next to Lidl cordoned off by police

An alleyway next to a supermarket has been taped off amid a large police turn-out.

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Quick-thinking crew stop bin lorry blaze

27 September 2024
Quick-thinking crew stop bin lorry blaze

A warning not to throw batteries into waste bins has been issued after rubbish was spotted smouldering in the back of a refuse lorry.

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

27 September 2024
Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

A prolific shoplifter who tried to gouge out the eyes of a police officer when he was being arrested has been jailed.

‘No-swim’ warning at beach remains in place after sewage release

26 September 2024
‘No-swim’ warning at beach remains in place after sewage release

A “no-swim” warning remains on a Kent beach after water quality remained below the required standard.

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Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

26 September 2024
Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

The Duchess of Edinburgh marked a huge milestone for a global champagne producer by officially opening its new winery.

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Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

25 September 2024
Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

A former Kent MP has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors following his devastating battle.

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Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

21 September 2024
Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

Plans to build 140 new homes have been approved three years after the scheme was initially submitted, despite concerns over safety and loss of land.

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Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

18 September 2024
Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

Developers leading the transformation of a historic seafront landmark have made a shock announcement they have quit the project.

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Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

18 September 2024
Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

Several electric bikes worth £65,000 have been reported stolen during a break-in at a town centre shop.

Traders blast more roadworks in ‘forgotten part of town centre’

17 September 2024
Traders blast more roadworks in ‘forgotten part of town centre’

A frustrated trader says roadworks blocking part of his street have made it a forgotten part of town and stopped visitors coming to his shop.

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‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

17 September 2024
‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

Staff at a town centre shop have been left upset and frustrated after vandals used a wooden stick to smash its windows.

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Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

16 September 2024
Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

An international gelato chain has unveiled plans for its first Kent store which will open later this year inside a former high street bank.

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Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes

16 September 2024
Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes

Controversial plans for a sewage treatment plant to serve almost 6,000 new homes will now be ruled on by a government planning inspector.

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Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

14 September 2024
Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new cafe to cater for the growing number of visitors to its popular vineyard.

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Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

13 September 2024
Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

Plans to transform a disused student accommodation block into one of Kent’s biggest houses in multiple occupation have been refused.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

12 September 2024
‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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