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Seafront shelters and Lido receive vital cash boost

25 March 2019
Seafront shelters and Lido receive vital cash boost

Projects to restore historic seafront shelters and another to redevelop an outdoor swimming pool are getting major cash boosts from a government pot.

Tourist centre saved from closure but jobs still at risk

22 March 2019
Tourist centre saved from closure but jobs still at risk

A visitor information centre has been saved from closure but jobs remain at risk as calls made for a council to reallocate funding for new offices.

Final push to save stroke units

21 March 2019
Final push to save stroke units

Stroke services at three Kent hospitals could receive the final death knell when councillors meet tomorrow.

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Council wait on courts to remove travellers

21 March 2019
Council wait on courts to remove travellers

Court delays are holding up a bid to remove an illegal traveller camp as aerial pictures show extent of rubbish allegedly dumped by the group.

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Popular boss of long-running firm dies

21 March 2019
Popular boss of long-running firm dies

Colleagues of a hugely popular businessman have described their boss as a "father figure" after his sudden death.

Eco friendly dry cleaners opens after freak fire

21 March 2019
Eco friendly dry cleaners opens after freak fire

After fire destroyed her business, a woman has taken a brave to decision to cash in her pension and reopen as Kent's first eco friendly dry cleaners.

Showman's fight to save business after storm destruction

20 March 2019
Showman's fight to save business after storm destruction

A showman is fighting to rebuild his unique horse-drawn travelling stage show after storms destroyed his traditional hand-built Romany wagons.

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Bollywood stars head to town

20 March 2019
Bollywood stars head to town

Bollywood returns to Kent with shooting taking place for a new movie featuring Slumdog Millionaire star Anil Kapoor.

Fireman attacked by colleague gets payout

20 March 2019
Fireman attacked by colleague gets payout

A man traumatised after being pushed head-first through a window has won damages.

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Calls for 20mph zones splits opinion

19 March 2019
Calls for 20mph zones splits opinion

A campaign calling for Kent County Council to introduce a district wide 20mph zone is causing division between residents and drivers' groups.

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Airport noise 'will stop children learning'

19 March 2019
Airport noise 'will stop children learning'

Noise concerns dominate as public tell planning inspectors their thoughts about proposals to reopen Manston Airport as cargo hub would harm pupils.

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Shock at campaigner's sudden death

18 March 2019
Shock at campaigner's sudden death

Friends are paying tribute to a dedicated and passionate woman who fought for her town after her "untimely death".

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Man's body found in fields

18 March 2019
Man's body found in fields

A young man's body was found in fields near a popular walking spot close to a river and sewage works.

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New Monopoly edition to hit shelves

15 March 2019
New Monopoly edition to hit shelves

A Kent town which is the latest place to get its own Monopoly is about to hit the shelves.

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'Failing' school bouncing back

15 March 2019
'Failing' school bouncing back

Inspectors say there have been significant changes to turn around an academy rated inadequate.

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Man charged over Tesco 'arson'

14 March 2019
Man charged over Tesco 'arson'

A man will appear before a judge next month accused of endangering life following a fire at at Tesco Express store.

Hunt launched for sex attacker

14 March 2019
Hunt launched for sex attacker

Police are hunting for a wide-eyed suspected sex attacker and appealing for the public's help to track him down.

Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

13 March 2019
Council's parking ticket court threat to dead man

A widow has accused a council of cruelty after her husband was threatened with court action over an unpaid parking fine - seven weeks after he died.

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Family's plea after dad's death

13 March 2019
Family's plea after dad's death

A claim has been made against a power station after a former worker allegedly died of asbestosis.

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Fury as council van spotted parked in disabled bay

12 March 2019
Fury as council van spotted parked in disabled bay

A council is promising a 'thorough investigation' after pictures emerged of one of its vehicles parked in a disabled bay as staff 'wandered into town'

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