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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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New image of missing man as search continues

02 June 2023
New image of missing man as search continues

Police have issued CCTV footage of a Londoner who vanished 13 days ago and was last seen in Kent.

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16 new homes could replace town ‘landmark’

31 May 2023
16 new homes could replace town ‘landmark’

A divisive application to demolish a former town centre leisure centre and replace it with new homes is expected to be approved.

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‘Little City’ plan for historic fort’s £100m transformation

30 May 2023
‘Little City’ plan for historic fort’s £100m transformation

Plans to create a ‘Little City’ at a historic fort with new hotels, restaurants and galleries have officially launched.

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‘Obtrusive, outrageous signs are insult to residents and dangerous for drivers’

30 May 2023
‘Obtrusive, outrageous signs are insult to residents and dangerous for drivers’

Furious villages are raging against signs which advertise new homes, arguing the flagpoles could be dangerous for drivers

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The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

26 May 2023
The eye-catching Kent buildings named best in South East

The world’s first multi-storey skate park is one of three Kent buildings to receive a regional architectural award.

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Ambulance blocked as port traffic builds

26 May 2023
Ambulance blocked as port traffic builds

An ambulance had to be driven on the wrong side of the road due to vehicles heading to the Port of Dover blocking its way through.

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Kent Police officer failed to interview Couzens over flashing incident

25 May 2023
Kent Police officer failed to interview Couzens over flashing incident

A Kent Police officer failed to interview Wayne Couzens over an indecent exposure incident - six years before he murdered Sarah Everard.

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Relief as ‘fantasy land’ housing plans rejected

24 May 2023
Relief as ‘fantasy land’ housing plans rejected

Residents are breathing a sigh of relief after plans for 52 flats with 10 carparking spaces were turn downed by council officials.

Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

20 May 2023
Calls to recognise district as 'world-class destination'

A tourism group says a Kent district deserves UNESCO global heritage status because of its wealth of assets.

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