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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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Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

20 May 2023
Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Furious residents have hit out after a survey uncovered more than 120 potholes across a half-mile stretch of town.

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Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

18 May 2023
Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Professor Brian Cox is among many on social media taking the mickey out of a Kent MP following comments he made on TV last night.

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Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

18 May 2023
Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

There have been a number of crashes on Kent’s roads this morning.

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Development fears as woods in Kent beauty spot put up for sale

17 May 2023
Development fears as woods in Kent beauty spot put up for sale

A huge area of woodland in a Kent beauty spot has been put up for sale – sparking fears it will be snapped up by a housing developer.

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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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