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Patients 'devastated' as dental practice stops NHS treatment

11 October 2022
Patients 'devastated' as dental practice stops NHS treatment

A dental practice has written to patients telling them there will be no further NHS treatment because of a shortage of dentists.

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'Nighthawk' metal detectorists target Roman fort

10 October 2022
'Nighthawk' metal detectorists target Roman fort

Illegal metal detecting at an ancient monument has forced heritage bosses to beef up security.

Bid for town's first cinema in 53 years dashed

09 October 2022
Bid for town's first cinema in 53 years dashed

Ambitious plans for a town to have its own cinema for the first time since the 1960s have been abandoned - after no suitable location could be found.

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Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

08 October 2022
Final effort to stop housing giant's demolition of 'war horse' stable block

A last-ditch effort has been launched to save a historic military stable block - after a bid to have it listed failed.

Husband-and-wife to reopen popular high street pub

07 October 2022
Husband-and-wife to reopen popular high street pub

A high street pub which closed its doors back in April is set to reopen under new management - offering traditional English pies and Thai food.

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Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

07 October 2022
Traffic fears as new McDonald’s takes shape in Tesco car park

Drone pictures show how a town's third McDonald's branch is nearing completion - but councillors have concerns about litter and traffic.

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Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

05 October 2022
Care home could shut after 'putting residents at risk'

A care home has been placed into special measures after an inspection found problems with medication, cleanliness and other risks to safety.

Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

05 October 2022
Fears parking permits could cause chaos for hospital patients

There are concerns a council's "sledgehammer approach" to planned parking restrictions will badly affect patients and staff at a town's hospital.

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'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

04 October 2022
'My constituents are very pleased with Liz Truss'

A Kent MP insists the Conservative party conference is "very harmonious" - despite the tumultuous reaction to the Prime Minister's "growth plan".

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Motorcyclist killed in crash near port

04 October 2022
Motorcyclist killed in crash near port

A man in his 30s has been killed in a motorcycle crash near the Port of Dover.

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Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

04 October 2022
Shocking drone pictures reveal demolition of historic pavilion

New pictures have revealed the extent of the demolition taking place at a Grade II-listed former theatre - where luxury flats are set to be built.

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Delight at restoration of train link

03 October 2022
Delight at restoration of train link

Coastal communities will once again be served by direct high-speed trains all day after a timetable change was unveiled.

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Parents' child care petition hits 100k on anniversary of baby son's death

30 September 2022
Parents' child care petition hits 100k on anniversary of baby son's death

A petition launched by grieving parents against the proposed relaxation of nursery staff-to-children ratios will be considered for debate by MPs.

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Police called to Netflix film shoot

29 September 2022
Police called to Netflix film shoot

There was added drama during a seafront film shoot when police had to be called after a motorist refused to move their car.

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Ruins of Napoleonic fort sold for £72k

28 September 2022
Ruins of Napoleonic fort sold for £72k

A slice of one of the country’s most unique landscapes has been snapped up in an online sale.

New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

28 September 2022
New stores and drive-thru planned for Silver Spring site

A hotels plan for a prominent factory site which has sat empty for almost a decade has been dropped.

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£10m revamp of historic listed building to finally start

27 September 2022
£10m revamp of historic listed building to finally start

The long-awaited renovation of a centuries-old town hall is being funded with lottery cash.

Eurostar reveals why trains aren't returning to Kent

27 September 2022
Eurostar reveals why trains aren't returning to Kent

The outgoing boss of Eurostar has explained why its trains won't be stopping in the county until 2025 at the earliest.

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'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

27 September 2022
'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

The story of one Kent high street shows the challenges small businesses face this winter with rising bills and a cost of living crisis.

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Kent restaurant named third best in the UK

27 September 2022
Kent restaurant named third best in the UK

One of the county's most popular dining destinations has been ranked the 12th best in Europe.

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