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‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’

02 August 2024
‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’

Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.

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‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’

01 August 2024
‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’

Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".

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Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high

31 July 2024
Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high

Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.

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‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’

31 July 2024
‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’

Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.

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‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

29 July 2024
‘Town's seawater gave me multiple infections - something has to change!’

A dedicated sea swimmer says falling water quality at one of Kent's most popular beaches has left him with "nasty" eye and ear infections.

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Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

28 July 2024
Historic convent could be knocked down and turned into huge new care home

A historic convent will be knocked down to make way for a huge three-storey care home if controversial new plans are approved.

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‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’

27 July 2024
‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’

A frustrated pub landlord spent £8,500 putting up barriers to “protect pedestrians” - but now council workers are set to tear them down.

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Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

26 July 2024
Mum’s tribute to ‘happy and sporty’ son, 5, killed in quad bike tragedy

A grieving mum whose five-year-old boy was killed in a tragic quad bike accident has paid tribute to her “happy and sporty” son.

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Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

25 July 2024
Man assaulted near petrol station in early-morning fracas

A fracas near a petrol station involving four people saw a man assaulted and a woman threatened.

‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

25 July 2024
‘People say I look like a celebrity - I get stopped for autographs all the time’

A man who is mistaken for Mick Jagger and Willem Dafoe is often offered free meals and an art gallery even offered to close to the public for him.

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New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

24 July 2024
New wedding destination and campsite planned for historic estate

Owners of a historic estate are hoping to expand with a new wedding venue and campsite in order to keep up with ‘high demand’.

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Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home

24 July 2024
Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home

Angry villagers fear they will face a "constant stream" of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O'Grady's former home are approved.

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‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

21 July 2024
‘Farming is tougher than ever - new campsite and micropub would help us turn a profit’

A farmer who says times are “tougher than ever” hopes to open a second campsite in a bid to shore and diversify the business.

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Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

19 July 2024
Plans to move library into former town centre Debenhams

Plans have been revealed to move a town’s library, which has been shut for over a year, into a former Debenhams store.

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Popular bakery set for return to town

18 July 2024
Popular bakery set for return to town

An artisan bakery will return to a seaside town after two years away.

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Couple banned for life from Kent luxury hotel for ‘having sex in jacuzzi’

18 July 2024
Couple banned for life from Kent luxury hotel for ‘having sex in jacuzzi’

Police were called to a luxury spa hotel following reports a couple were “having sex in a jacuzzi”.

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Kent castle to open major new attraction

18 July 2024
Kent castle to open major new attraction

A world-famous Kent castle is opening a new major visitor experience next week.

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Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

17 July 2024
Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn

A fire that decimated a barn could cost the landowner up to £50,000.

Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

16 July 2024
Woman taken to hospital after crash closes A-road

An A-road is closed after a smash between two cars, with emergency services in attendance.

Man found dead near busy promenade

15 July 2024
Man found dead near busy promenade

A man was found dead near a popular clifftop promenade.

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