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Blaze breaks out at garage

11 March 2023
Blaze breaks out at garage

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have been sent to a fire involving a car inside an industrial unit.

Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

11 March 2023
Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

A council is to consider leaving its headquarters - throwing the future of the existing base into doubt.

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Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

10 March 2023
Plan confirmed for two-month roadworks along major route

Highways chiefs have confirmed plans for a huge set of roadworks to replace the lighting on a major route linking two Kent towns.

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Weather warning issued as temperatures tumble across Kent

10 March 2023
Weather warning issued as temperatures tumble across Kent

People are being urged to take extra care overnight as falling temperatures are expected to lead to freezing conditions across Kent.

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'Let's hope Lineker remains unbowed in face of cancel mob'

10 March 2023
'Let's hope Lineker remains unbowed in face of cancel mob'

The crowd that always bleats about the evils of so-called cancel culture has got Gary Lineker cancelled, writes columnist Rhys Griffiths.

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Start of £9bn tunnels 'to be pushed back two years'

09 March 2023
Start of £9bn tunnels 'to be pushed back two years'

Campaigners say a two-year delay announced by the government should be 'the beginning of the end' for a controversial road-building scheme.

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Shoes and cash stolen in spate of car thefts

09 March 2023
Shoes and cash stolen in spate of car thefts

Motorists are being warned not to leave valuables in their vehicles overnight after several cars were targeted and had items taken from inside.

'Total farce' as ice cream van blocked from quayside pitch

09 March 2023
'Total farce' as ice cream van blocked from quayside pitch

An irate ice cream man has had a meltdown over council handling of his bid to pitch a vintage van at a harbour.

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'It was incredibly empowering, it really was'

08 March 2023
'It was incredibly empowering, it really was'

Mothers with their babies and mums-to-be have joined forces for a 'magical' photo shoot to celebrate International Women's Day.

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Kent roads hit as port disruption causes backlog

08 March 2023
Kent roads hit as port disruption causes backlog

Strike action is causing delays to ferry services leading to disruption spilling over on to Kent's roads as lane shut on route to cross-Channel port.

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Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

07 March 2023
Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

An expert who led the inquiry into a scandal at hospitals in Kent has said the government's response to his report 'does not go nearly far enough'.

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'Severe' snow alert issued for roads

07 March 2023
'Severe' snow alert issued for roads

Highways chiefs are warning motorists to take extra care amid a cold snap which is expected to bring snowfall to the county.

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£3.8m to refurbish traveller sites

06 March 2023
£3.8m to refurbish traveller sites

A council has secured cash from a £10 million pot earmarked to invest in upgrades to sites across the country.

Razor 'cheats death' as ex-footballer reveals post-surgery weight loss

06 March 2023
Razor 'cheats death' as ex-footballer reveals post-surgery weight loss

The former Premier League footballer tells how he shed stones after undergoing weight-loss op following lockdown.

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Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

06 March 2023
Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

Having been criticised by colleagues as well as Nigel Farage, Rod Liddle and Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Kent council leader tells us why he is misunderstood.

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New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

05 March 2023
New plans for popular harbour arm revealed

Bosses have revealed fresh plans for a historic port which would see the creation of a mixed-use development of homes and commercial space.

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'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

26 February 2023
'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.

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‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

22 February 2023
‘Do not swim' warning at Kent beach for whole year

A beach has been hit with a year-long "do not swim" warning after the discovery of unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.

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Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

22 February 2023
Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ

A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.

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Butcher re-inspected after damning report

21 February 2023
Butcher re-inspected after damning report

A high street butcher's shop has been given an improved hygiene rating after being re-evaluated by the council.

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