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Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

31 March 2024
Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

Tributes are pouring in for former radio executive Paul Chantler, who has died aged 64.

Video shows moment dumped van goes up in flames

31 March 2024
Video shows moment dumped van goes up in flames

A witness heard music blaring from an abandoned van before it was engulfed by flames.

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‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

30 March 2024
‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

Villagers have been left dismayed by a prestigious private school’s decision to u-turn on plans to restore a historic pub to its former glory.

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Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

27 March 2024
Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

Police have launched an investigation after nearly £6,000 of damage was done to three Kent train stations.

Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

26 March 2024
Fears of Easter chaos on Kent’s roads as French tighten security checks

Holidaymakers are being warned to expect delays at the Port of Dover as they embark on Easter getaways this weekend.

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Opening date revealed for restaurant loved by Premier League stars

25 March 2024
Opening date revealed for restaurant loved by Premier League stars

A chicken restaurant and sports bar popular with Premier League footballers has revealed the opening date for its new Kent venue.

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Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

23 March 2024
Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

A former pub once teeming with fans during cricket matchdays could now become a care home with a community cafe and bar

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Grisly decomposing creature discovered on beach

19 March 2024
Grisly decomposing creature discovered on beach

A beachcomber made a grisly discovery when they found the decomposing carcass of a sea creature.

‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

23 January 2024
‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

A family left with a huge vets bill after their cat was “horrifically” shot are appealing for help after the police said they won’t be investigating.

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Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

22 January 2024
Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Three fire engines were called out after a car got stuck on an embankment.

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Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

21 January 2024
Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

Bird-watchers are all aflutter at the sight of a pair of rare Eurasian Spoonbills

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Four police cars called out as street taped off

21 January 2024
Four police cars called out as street taped off

Four police cars and two ambulances have been spotted in a street where a cordon was put in place.

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Floral tributes appear after woman’s unexplained death in town centre

21 January 2024
Floral tributes appear after woman’s unexplained death in town centre

The unexplained death of a woman in a town centre – which prompted a large police cordon - is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

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Pools closed at popular leisure centre due to technical issue

20 January 2024
Pools closed at popular leisure centre due to technical issue

Bosses at a leisure centre have announced its swimming pools are closed due to an “unforeseen” technical issue.

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Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

20 January 2024
Man in 80s dies after being hit by lorry

An appeal has been launched after a man in his 80s died following a collision involving a Scania Tipper lorry and a pedestrian.

Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

19 January 2024
Audrey Hepburn found in wartime register during Kent village stay

A fascinating record of a Hollywood superstar’s little-known childhood growing up in Kent has been unearthed in wartime archives for the first time.

Kent TV presenter describes death threats for being gay

11 January 2024
Kent TV presenter describes death threats for being gay

QI host Sandi Toksvig has revealed she still receives death threats for being gay almost 30 years after coming out.

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Public meeting on ‘hated’ traffic scheme abandoned – as too many turn up

10 January 2024
Public meeting on ‘hated’ traffic scheme abandoned – as too many turn up

A public meeting about a controversial new one-way system and seafront plaza had to be called off because huge numbers turned up to have their say.

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Opening date for hot wings spot loved by Premier League stars pushed back

09 January 2024
Opening date for hot wings spot loved by Premier League stars pushed back

A hot wings spot loved by Premier League and international footballers has been forced to push back the opening of its first Kent branch.

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Children’s doctor chased through hospital by paedophile hunter struck off

04 January 2024
Children’s doctor chased through hospital by paedophile hunter struck off

A disgraced children’s doctor who arranged to meet an underage boy for sex on hospital grounds has been struck from the medical register.

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