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Illegal dumping hotspot blocked off

12 August 2024
Illegal dumping hotspot blocked off

The Environment Agency has obtained a court order stopping people from accessing a plot of land used to illegally dump waste.

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Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

12 August 2024
Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12 August 2024
12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

The performance of A&E units at a Kent hospitals trust has been branded “deeply worrying” as hundreds of patients continue to endure lengthy delays.

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Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

11 August 2024
Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

A Post Office will close for almost three months as part of sweeping changes which will also see a long-serving Co-op shut in favour of a new store.

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‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

11 August 2024
‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

Residents and businesses are preparing for a two-month road closure amid an ongoing “storm” of roadworks throughout their town this summer.

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Furniture giant to take over former Carpetright stores

07 August 2024
Furniture giant to take over former Carpetright stores

Two former Kent Carpetright stores condemned to closure after the firm went into administration are set to be taken over by a furniture retail giant.

Pharmacy tells customers ‘we’re going nowhere’ as building hits market for £1m

07 August 2024
Pharmacy tells customers ‘we’re going nowhere’ as building hits market for £1m

A pharmacy has reassured customers they’re staying put as their building goes on the market for a princely sum.

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Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m

07 August 2024
Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m

The fate of 80 new homes has been left uncertain after land earmarked for the development hit the market for £4 million.

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Thousands raised in memory of ‘real-life superhero’ toddler

07 August 2024
Thousands raised in memory of ‘real-life superhero’ toddler

More than £5,700 has been raised in memory of a three-year-old boy who died after battling a rare virus.

Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

06 August 2024
Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

A venue has responded after controversial comedian Lee Hurst claimed he was “cancelled”, when they said there were no dates available for his show.

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10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

06 August 2024
10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

A road was closed as fire crews were sent to tackle a huge blaze in a field.

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‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

03 August 2024
‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

A grandfather-of-six who fought relentlessly to protect Kent’s heritage and founded one of Kent’s longest-running dental practices has died aged 93.

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Sadness as fish and chip shop closing after 43 years

03 August 2024
Sadness as fish and chip shop closing after 43 years

A much-loved fish and chip shop will close at the end of the month as its long-time owners are retiring after 43 years at the helm.

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‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

03 August 2024
‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

Bosses behind plans for a 2,500-home ‘garden city’ have been accused of taking a laissez-faire and inconsistent approach towards the impact of travel.

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‘He did more than anyone I’ve ever met’

02 August 2024
‘He did more than anyone I’ve ever met’

A bar manager and charity volunteer has been remembered by loved ones after dying in his sleep aged 55.

‘Tourist hotspot is shabby and neglected - it’s time to clean up’

02 August 2024
‘Tourist hotspot is shabby and neglected - it’s time to clean up’

Concerned residents say a tourist hotspot has become “shabby and neglected” thanks to grimy pavements, litter-filled streets and unkempt green spaces.

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Baby taken to hospital 10 times with ‘missed’ fatal heart condition

01 August 2024
Baby taken to hospital 10 times with ‘missed’ fatal heart condition

An “always smiling” baby was taken to A&E more than 10 times with a “missed” heart condition before suffering fatal cardiac arrest.

‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

31 July 2024
‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

There are fears consumers are being put at risk of food poisoning after it was revealed 1 in 10 Kent restaurants have not been inspected in two years.

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Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

30 July 2024
Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

Smoke can be seen billowing from a street as fire crews battle a blaze after a shed went up in flames.

Building could be turned into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

29 July 2024
Building could be turned 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 submitted.

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