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'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

19 February 2023
'High-end' housing development to celebrate Kent's hop-making roots

The firm behind plans for a “high-end” housing development says it hopes to celebrate Kent and its traditions through the design of its houses.

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New wine bar to open in Kent after two-year battle

19 February 2023
New wine bar to open in Kent after two-year battle

Plans for a long-awaited wine bar once knocked back over fears of "screeching chairs" have finally been approved following a two-year battle.

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Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

18 February 2023
Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

Kent is being confronted with a huge taxi driver shortage - with some people facing six-hour waits and having to miss vital hospital appointments.

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Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

17 February 2023
Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

Thousands of pounds has already been raised to help pay for the joint funeral of a mother and daughter who lost their lives in a burger hut tragedy.

Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

16 February 2023
Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

Gridlock caused by emergency gas works has left residents feeling “trapped” inside their own homes as they struggle to leave their driveways.

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Couples enjoy slap-up Valentine's meal... at McDonald's

14 February 2023
Couples enjoy slap-up Valentine's meal... at McDonald's

Loved ones have been celebrating Valentine's Day in McStyle by enjoying a fancy candlelit three-course lunch at their local McDonald's.

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The police sergeant who fell for a Kent armed robber

13 February 2023
The police sergeant who fell for a Kent armed robber

A decorated police sergeant from Wales who lost everything after falling for a Kent criminal online has shared her story as part of a podcast series.

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‘Brexit red tape is endangering our rarest animals’

05 February 2023
‘Brexit red tape is endangering our rarest animals’

An animal conservation boss has warned delays in moving animals could prove fatal and is hampering work to protect endangered species.

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Giant 'sea monster' almost as big as dog washes up on beach

02 February 2023
Giant 'sea monster' almost as big as dog washes up on beach

A dog-walker has described his surprise of the moment his canine companion found a "sea monster" on the beach.

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Plans to convert former village pub into homes

31 January 2023
Plans to convert former village pub into homes

A planning application to knock down part of a former village pub which has been shut and convert into housing has been submitted.

Play centre defends attraction branded 'filthy' by parents

31 January 2023
Play centre defends attraction branded 'filthy' by parents

Soft play centre bosses have defended the council-owned children’s attraction against claims it is “filthy” and “disgusting”.

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Teens charged after man stabbed

31 January 2023
Teens charged after man stabbed

Two people, including a teenage boy, have been charged following a stabbing incident that required a 19-year-old to be taken to a London hospital.

Paperchase stores expected to shut as firm goes into administration

31 January 2023
Paperchase stores expected to shut as firm goes into administration

A popular stationery chain's Kent stores are expected to close after the firm entered administration.

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Almost 90% of drivers stopped in crackdown face action

30 January 2023
Almost 90% of drivers stopped in crackdown face action

Almost nine in 10 drivers had to be reprimanded as police pulled over more than 100 cars.

Drone footage shows transformation of 'England's Great Barrier Reef'

30 January 2023
Drone footage shows transformation of 'England's Great Barrier Reef'

A project to protect an area of countryside knowns as the country's own 'Great Barrier Reef' is reaping the rewards as rare species have been spotted.

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Homes left without water once again

30 January 2023
Homes left without water once again

Residents are complaining that they have been left without water - marking the fourth time this month Southern Water have had issues in the area.

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Anger as police bid to snap up parking spaces in congested road

30 January 2023
Anger as police bid to snap up parking spaces in congested road

Fed-up residents say "horrendous" parking issues in their street will get even worse if police snap up two parking spaces.

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Small boat search and rescue off Kent coast

29 January 2023
Small boat search and rescue off Kent coast

Coastguard helicopters and lifeboat crews are involved in a search operation involving small boats off the Kent coast.

Crews spend three hours tackling garage fire

29 January 2023
Crews spend three hours tackling garage fire

Firefighters in four engines battled a blaze at a garage for three hours, which started accidentally due to an electrical fault.

Kids unable to use pool due to 'cooler than usual' temperatures

29 January 2023
Kids unable to use pool due to 'cooler than usual' temperatures

A leisure centre has restricted its swimming to adults-only due to 'cooler than usual' temperatures and a lack of hot water.

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