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'We have moved half a kilometre in an hour and a half'

22 July 2022
'We have moved half a kilometre in an hour and a half'

Holidaymakers are having a hellish start to their summer holidays after being trapped in queues this morning amid chaos at the Port of Dover.

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Deadline to save decaying cinema expires

22 July 2022
Deadline to save decaying cinema expires

Campaigners are frustrated that planning permission to revive an historic cinema has now passed its three year deadline.

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New surf pool could open in 18 months

22 July 2022
New surf pool could open in 18 months

A hotel with a spa and surf park could open in 18 months and lead to more than 500,000 visitors, it is estimated.

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'Poor' centres for asylum seekers

21 July 2022
'Poor' centres for asylum seekers

An inspector has slammed processing sites for people crossing the Channel in small boats.

Passengers face delays for summer getaways

21 July 2022
Passengers face delays for summer getaways

There are warnings of cross-Channel delays as the long school holiday season gets underway.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic kicks off Carnival Week

20 July 2022
Teddy Bear’s Picnic kicks off Carnival Week

Wingwalkers, truck pulls and a 'Cheese Fest' party are all planned for a town's annual carnival week.

Company's £11,000-plus bill for flytipping

18 July 2022
Company's £11,000-plus bill for flytipping

A firm was found guilty by magistrates after it was prosecuted for dumping items such as a sofa and toys.

Future of town centre fun fairs up for discussion

18 July 2022
Future of town centre fun fairs up for discussion

The future of fun fairs at a town centre park will be brought up at a full council meeting this week.

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Bin staff arrive early to beat heat

15 July 2022
Bin staff arrive early to beat heat

Waste contractors will collect houseshold rubbish as early as 5.30am next week to avoid the worst of the heatwave.

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Parks at your fingertips

15 July 2022
Parks at your fingertips

A new website gives full details of two neighbouring open spaces following their £3.1 million revamp.

First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

14 July 2022
First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

Our reporter tries his luck at a new history-themed adventure golf course - his first time playing since 1975!

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Campaigners ready to fight plans for huge solar farm

14 July 2022
Campaigners ready to fight plans for huge solar farm

Early plans for a new solar farm - the size of 102 football pitches - have emerged and the proposal already faces stiff opposition.

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'This puts my child's life at risk'

13 July 2022
'This puts my child's life at risk'

A mum is fighting against regulations that are expected to stop the importation of medicinal cannabis oil for her epileptic daughter.

Former Kent pageant queen marries son of TV stars

11 July 2022
Former Kent pageant queen marries son of TV stars

A former Kent pageant queen has married the son of TV stars Coleen Nolan and Shane Richie.

'There are simply not enough parking spaces in this area'

07 July 2022
'There are simply not enough parking spaces in this area'

Parking charges could be introduced in side roads near a hospital as patients and visitors take up free spaces leaving nowhere for residents to park.

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Pensioners stuck with Aldi trolley for seven weeks

07 July 2022
Pensioners stuck with Aldi trolley for seven weeks

A couple were left frustrated after taking in a dumped shopping trolley – even cleaning it – only for Aldi to take seven weeks to collect it.

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Plans for £25m leisure centre back on

05 July 2022
Plans for £25m leisure centre back on

A scheme for a new leisure centre is back on the agenda after a two-year holdup caused by the pandemic.

Drivers warned of delays after crash

04 July 2022
Drivers warned of delays after crash

A crash was reported on a major road this morning, which caused delays for drivers during rush hour.

£25m leisure centre overhaul back on the agenda

04 July 2022
£25m leisure centre overhaul back on the agenda

Plans to demolish and replace an ageing leisure centre as part of a multi-million pound project are due to be voted on.

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It's on the way

03 July 2022
It's on the way

The Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games comes to Kent in four days' time, passing several towns.

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