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‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

09 February 2023
‘Don't build homes on our village woodland!'

Residents fear their village's "last-remaining wildlife refuge" could be transformed into an estate after the plot was put on the market.

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'Run, Forrest, Run!' Drink driver flees police on foot

08 February 2023
'Run, Forrest, Run!' Drink driver flees police on foot

Police officers have compared a drink driver to Forrest Gump after he tried to run away from them.

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Man wrenched open van door and stole keys in robbery

07 February 2023
Man wrenched open van door and stole keys in robbery

A robber wrenched open the door of a white van before threatening his terrified victim and running off with three sets of car keys.

Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

07 February 2023
Stadium revamp plan green-lit despite fears of 'obliterated' history

Kent County Cricket Club’s bid to revamp its stadium has been given the green light - despite fears the scheme will “obliterate” the site's history.

Tom Jones adds second Kent date due to demand

07 February 2023
Tom Jones adds second Kent date due to demand

A historic Kent music venue, which is hosting a series of huge acts this summer, has announced that Tom Jones has signed on for a second date.

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Pop star's Kent upbringing inspired upcoming album

03 February 2023
Pop star's Kent upbringing inspired upcoming album

Kent pop star Mimi Webb has credited her “countryside” upbringing in the county with inspiring her forthcoming album.

Morrisons installs 'prison camp' ANPR cameras without permission

03 February 2023
Morrisons installs 'prison camp' ANPR cameras without permission

Neighbours of a supermarket say cameras installed without permission with bright lights left on day and night is like living next to a prison camp.

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Sewage-dumping targets backed by MPs

02 February 2023
Sewage-dumping targets backed by MPs

Stricter targets allowing water companies to continue dumping sewage into the sea for another 15 years 'don't go far enough', critics say.

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Teen charged with town centre shoplifting spree

02 February 2023
Teen charged with town centre shoplifting spree

A teenage boy is due to appear in court charged with more than 20 shoplifting offences after a series of alleged sticky-fingered trips to a Co-op.

Care home approved despite 'nightmare' concerns

01 February 2023
Care home approved despite 'nightmare' concerns

A bid to build a 70-bed care home has been given the green light despite residents fears their homes will be overlooked and 'nightmare' traffic.

Iconic high street store to close after 56 years

27 January 2023
Iconic high street store to close after 56 years

A popular business that has been a town centre fixture for decades is set to shut its doors for good.

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Cricket ground plans will ‘obliterate’ history

25 January 2023
Cricket ground plans will ‘obliterate’ history

Plans to revamp Kent County Cricket Club’s stadium are "bland and characterless", say campaigners.

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The 10 Kent neighbourhoods with the most LGBTQ+ people

23 January 2023
The 10 Kent neighbourhoods with the most LGBTQ+ people

The Kent neighbourhoods with the highest proportions of LGBTQ+ people have been revealed for the first time.

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'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

21 January 2023
'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

A mum-of-three who found love after losing her husband in a diving accident, only to face tragedy again, is on a mission to help other young widows.

Opening date for district's first PureGym revealed

20 January 2023
Opening date for district's first PureGym revealed

A new 24/7 gym which promises state-of-the-art facilities is set to open next month.

'We've lost our pubs and now post office will go - everything's disappearing!'

17 January 2023
'We've lost our pubs and now post office will go - everything's disappearing!'

Plans to shut a village post office on a high street already rocked by closures are “heartbreaking for the people in the community”, residents say.

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Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

15 January 2023
Mum with 'heart of gold' leaves behind 'three beautiful girls'

The parents of a young mother who tragically took her own life have paid tribute to their "generous and kind-hearted" daughter.

Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

11 January 2023
Baby Jesus stolen from crib outside church

A reverend is considering tying Jesus to his crib next year after the baby was stolen from a nativity scene outside a church.

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Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

10 January 2023
Motorbike crash blocks major rat-run

A 17-year-old boy was thrown from his motorcycle after a collision with a car attempting to overtake.

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Official bid for town's first McDonald's

04 January 2023
Official bid for town's first McDonald's

Developers have officially launched a bid to build a McDonald's - as they move ahead with multi-million-pound plans to expand a shopping complex.

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