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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

12 October 2023
Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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£2.5m boost for housing estate at ex-gasworks

11 October 2023
£2.5m boost for housing estate at ex-gasworks

A project to transform a now-derelict former gasworks site into much-needed housing has benefited from £2.5 million in funding.

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CCTV images released after alleged daylight robbery

11 October 2023
CCTV images released after alleged daylight robbery

Police have issued CCTV images after three people were allegedly threatened with what seemed to be a weapon, while a man stole from a car.

The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

09 October 2023
The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

An abandoned seafront housing estate has become a "disgusting dumping ground" occupied only by pigeons, rabbits and vandals.

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Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

05 October 2023
Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

A drinking fountain which has been out of use for more than 50 years is finally working again.

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Residents devastated after losing bid to protect beloved green space

05 October 2023
Residents devastated after losing bid to protect beloved green space

Concerned residents fear for the future of land where generations of children have played after a village green bid was turned down.

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Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

05 October 2023
Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash involving a van and a car.

Home bid for pub where it was 'impossible to make profit'

02 October 2023
Home bid for pub where it was 'impossible to make profit'

The new owner of a former pub which closed and was sold earlier this year has revealed plans to turn the old boozer into a family home.

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Next step reached in £2.2m Debenhams revamp

02 October 2023
Next step reached in £2.2m Debenhams revamp

A former Debenhams department store which is owned by a council has seen architects appointed to revamp the site.

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The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

02 October 2023
The van Gogh doppelganger living in same street as famed artist

Meet the 'British Van Gogh', an artist who some say is the spitting image of the famed painter - and he even lives on the same street.

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'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital

29 September 2023
'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital

Disabled parking at a Kent hospital has been described as “shambolic” after more than 20 cars were pictured queuing for spaces.

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Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

28 September 2023
Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site

A prime town centre unit previously occupied by the doomed JC Rook & Sons is to be taken over by a popular fishmongers.

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Owners of Kent’s best fish and chip shop take over former Rocksalt site

27 September 2023
Owners of Kent’s best fish and chip shop take over former Rocksalt site

The bosses behind a popular fish and chip shop have taken on a building formerly owned by the high-end Rocksalt Group, and he has “big plans”.

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Residents’ victory in village green battle

26 September 2023
Residents’ victory in village green battle

A bid to class a thin strip of land as a village green, over fears it could be developed, has been successful.

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‘Shabby old Aldi building is blighting our town – why has nothing been done?’

26 September 2023
‘Shabby old Aldi building is blighting our town – why has nothing been done?’

A former Aldi left empty for four years has been described as a “blight on the town centre”.

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Farm shop submits plans for holiday let cabins

24 September 2023
Farm shop submits plans for holiday let cabins

Plans have been submitted to create three new overnight glamping pods next to a popular farm shop and cafe.

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‘Off-duty paramedic saved my life - I was going to jump'

24 September 2023
‘Off-duty paramedic saved my life - I was going to jump'

A mum-of-two says she will be “forever grateful” to an off-duty paramedic who talked her down from a bridge as she was “ready to jump”.

Man who hates Kent reveals county’s ‘best attraction’

22 September 2023
Man who hates Kent reveals county’s ‘best attraction’

A man who has gone viral for slagging off the county has revealed “the only attraction worth visiting” in the county, and it’s an unusual choice.

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‘Sleepless nights’ as luxury flats emit ‘debilitating’ high-pitched squeal

20 September 2023
‘Sleepless nights’ as luxury flats emit ‘debilitating’ high-pitched squeal

A “grating” whistling noise which appears to be coming from the wind hitting a new tower block is keeping those living nearby up at night.

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Pub, restaurants and cafe all up for sale in town

19 September 2023
Pub, restaurants and cafe all up for sale in town

A pub, two restaurants and a cafe in one of Kent’s thriving seaside towns have all been listed on the market.

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