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Town centre pub could be turned into shop and cafe

14 May 2023
Town centre pub could be turned into shop and cafe

A scheme has been put forward to replace a near-70-year-old town centre pub with a second-hand clothes shop, cafe and community workshop.

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Village road to be shut for 12 months as huge housing expansion continues

13 May 2023
Village road to be shut for 12 months as huge housing expansion continues

A road will be closed off for one year as work to expand a Kent village continues.

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Work to finally start on tunnel - one month after lane closure

10 May 2023
Work to finally start on tunnel - one month after lane closure

Work is to finally begin to fix a damaged barrier at a tunnel, after weeks of delays following a lane closure at the site.

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‘Bon (Jovi) appétit!’ Archbishop rocks band’s apron in Big Help Out

08 May 2023
‘Bon (Jovi) appétit!’ Archbishop rocks band’s apron in Big Help Out

The Archbishop of Canterbury, wearing a rock band apron, served lunches at a homelessness centre .

Two injured as multi-vehicle crash closes A-road

08 May 2023
Two injured as multi-vehicle crash closes A-road

Two people have been taken to hospital after a collision involving three cars and a motorcycle this afternoon.

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Weddings could be held at popular park for first time ever

08 May 2023
Weddings could be held at popular park for first time ever

An application has been submitted to host weddings of up to 60 guests, plus other functions, at a popular beauty spot.

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End of an era for family-run bakery

07 May 2023
End of an era for family-run bakery

A popular town centre bakery that welcomes hundreds of customers a day has announced it will be closing this month after decades in business.

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Green celebrations for King

07 May 2023
Green celebrations for King

Children used recycled materials to decorate their school for the coronation to acknowledge King Charles’ long-term concern for the environment.

Parents honour beloved son with acts of kindness

06 May 2023
Parents honour beloved son with acts of kindness

A grieving family is encouraging people to be kind on what would be the 17th birthday of their son, who died after being bullied.

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Cocktail bar granted later opening hours

06 May 2023
Cocktail bar granted later opening hours

A cocktail bar has been given permission to stay open later on weekend nights despite a concern over extra noise.

Closure of huge shopping centre 'could help high street'

06 May 2023
Closure of huge shopping centre 'could help high street'

Plans are being worked on to bring new life to a struggling high street after it was revealed a nearby shopping centre will close.

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Labour take over Dover council

05 May 2023
Labour take over Dover council

The Labour Party have taken overall control of Dover District Council from the Conservatives after winning 17 seats.

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Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

02 May 2023
Mum's fears for son's health over mould invasion

A young mum is despairing at mould invading her flat when one of her children has asthma – and says she’s not the only victim in the block.

Former headteacher and father of The Clash drummer dies

28 April 2023
Former headteacher and father of The Clash drummer dies

A former headteacher and father of the drummer from rock band The Clash has died aged 93.

Move to scrap affordable homes branded ‘unacceptable’

28 April 2023
Move to scrap affordable homes branded ‘unacceptable’

The decision to no longer provide affordable homes at a proposed town centre development has been branded “unacceptable”.

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New marina finally opens as part of £250m docks revival

27 April 2023
New marina finally opens as part of £250m docks revival

The first vessels have taken up their berths at a new marina, which has opened as part of a £250 million docklands redevelopment.

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Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

27 April 2023
Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

A horrified family ended up with insects for dinner when they found weevils among the baked beans they were eating.

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Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

26 April 2023
Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

A huge waterfront shopping centre is closing after more than 20 years, with 32 people set to lose their jobs.

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Green light for 210 homes at former coalmine

23 April 2023
Green light for 210 homes at former coalmine

Major plans to build 210 homes on land adjoining a former colliery can now begin after councillors voted through the designs.

'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

20 April 2023
'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

A former mining village is transforming with a massive housing expansion but not all the changes are liked.

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