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Diversion in place as busy tunnel route to shut all weekend

23 June 2023
Diversion in place as busy tunnel route to shut all weekend

A busy tunnel will be closed all weekend for traffic heading towards the coast.

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Street like war zone as van and cars destroyed in ‘arson attack’

22 June 2023
Street like war zone as van and cars destroyed in ‘arson attack’

Concerns have been raised after four vehicles were set on fire in one street in what is the third suspected arson attack in six months.

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Dramatic moment officers break door down to arrest suspected people smugglers

20 June 2023
Dramatic moment officers break door down to arrest suspected people smugglers

A trio of suspected people smugglers have been arrested, with the seconds just before captured on camera, as officers swarm a large home.

Strike action called off for bin workers after 21% pay rise agreed

19 June 2023
Strike action called off for bin workers after 21% pay rise agreed

Bin workers who collect rubbish in Dover, Hythe and Folkestone have agreed to a pay rise of up to 21% for some, with strike action now dropped.

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‘Chalk scar’ is base for 29 new homes

19 June 2023
‘Chalk scar’ is base for 29 new homes

A large chalky patch of land, seen from high up on a hilltop, is the base for a new development of 29 flats and houses.

It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

17 June 2023
It beats Greggs! The hidden gem cafe with huge sandwiches and low prices

With huge sandwiches and low prices, it’s no surprise loyal customers keep coming back to this bakery – which you can’t even find on Tripadvisor.

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‘One-of-a-kind’ dad’s tragic death months after fiancée lost cancer battle

17 June 2023
‘One-of-a-kind’ dad’s tragic death months after fiancée lost cancer battle

A grieving builder described as “funny and loving” tragically died just five months after his fiancée lost her battle with cancer.

Road closed after accident involving three vehicles

16 June 2023
Road closed after accident involving three vehicles

A key road was shut in both directions after a road crash involving three vehicles.

Police descend on high street over fears for man

15 June 2023
Police descend on high street over fears for man

A large police presence was spotted in a high street as officers responded to concerns for a man.

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Road closed for three months as ‘essential’ upgrade carried out

13 June 2023
Road closed for three months as ‘essential’ upgrade carried out

A key route into a housing estate has closed for three months, as Affinity Water work to accomodate the growing number of homes nearby.

Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

13 June 2023
Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was killed in a crash on a country road.

New housing estate taking shape on former hospital site

13 June 2023
New housing estate taking shape on former hospital site

Pictures show how the site of a former hospital is being transformed into what estate agents call “a stunning collection” of houses.

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Tip closures ‘sending completely the wrong message’

12 June 2023
Tip closures ‘sending completely the wrong message’

The proposed closure of a household waste centre has been described as ‘counterproductive’ and sending out the “wrong message” to promote recycling.

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Driver killed in car cliff fall tragedy named

12 June 2023
Driver killed in car cliff fall tragedy named

Members of the public watched in horror as a former taxi driver’s car went over a cliff, an inquest has heard.

‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

10 June 2023
‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

A trendy bar chain is a step closer to serving up food and drink from inside an old town centre store – as bosses hope to open this summer.

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The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

09 June 2023
The Kent beach where you shouldn’t go swimming this weekend

People are being urged not to swim in the sea at one Kent beach, however tempting taking a dip might be during this weekend’s heatwave.

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Historic cinema could be torn down and rebuilt with flats and houses

07 June 2023
Historic cinema could be torn down and rebuilt with flats and houses

A historic and beloved seafront cinema could be torn down and replaced with a new movie theatre and homes.

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PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

05 June 2023
PM insists policy to ‘stop the boats’ is working during Kent visit

Rishi Sunak said the number of people crossing the Channel has fallen by 20%, proving new measures to ‘stop the boats’ are working.

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'End of an era' as former leisure centre to be flattened

04 June 2023
'End of an era' as former leisure centre to be flattened

Plans to demolish a former snooker hall and cinema and replace it with flats and shops have been approved, despite concerns over lack of parking.

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Drugs, litter, shoplifters and no pubs - but is road really that ‘rough’?

03 June 2023
Drugs, litter, shoplifters and no pubs - but is road really that ‘rough’?

Controversial plans have thrust a notorious area of Kent back into the spotlight. We asked those who know it best if it deserves its reputation.

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