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Budget 'a sensible package'

04 March 2021
Budget 'a sensible package'

A Kent MP has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's 2021 Budget,which is designed to deal with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Please keep our group going'

03 March 2021
'Please keep our group going'

A town centre residents' organisation has warned that it could come to an end if its two leaders, who are retiring, are not replaced.

Truckers jailed after £10m drug seizure

02 March 2021
Truckers jailed after £10m drug seizure

Separate hauls of drugs with an estimated street value of almost £10m were found in lorries - one hidden under frozen pizzas.

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Take a break: parklet yourselves here

02 March 2021
Take a break: parklet yourselves here

The first new street seating of its kind, made from recycled materials, is being installed in a town to help the local economy after lockdown.

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Ex-MP's fight against conviction

01 March 2021
Ex-MP's fight against conviction

A former Kent MP who was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault and jailed is having his case heard at the Court of Appeal this week.

Rise in council taxes

01 March 2021
Rise in council taxes

The financial burden from the coronavirus pandemic over the last year has contributed to an increase in local charges for householders.

Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

01 March 2021
Herald capsize memorial by Zoom

The honouring of the victims of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster takes place remotely on the 34th anniversary because of the pandemic.

Where is best to buy your first house?

01 March 2021
Where is best to buy your first house?

One area of Kent is the within easiest reach in the South East region for first time buyers who are trying to get onto the property ladder.

Crazy golf plan passed

26 February 2021
Crazy golf plan passed

A new tourist attraction on a promenade was cleared by six to four votes by a district council's planning committee at a remote meeting last night.

Former church to be demolished

26 February 2021
Former church to be demolished

Planning councillors have voted through an application to replace a disused 19th century church with a terrace of three two-bedroomed houses.

Arrest after reported threats to shop worker

26 February 2021
Arrest after reported threats to shop worker

A man aged 48 faced multiple charges, and was due to appear in court, after allegedly behaving aggressively towards an employee outside a store.

Theft warning to van drivers

26 February 2021
Theft warning to van drivers

Owners of vans are being told by police to keep their vehicles secure after a break-in this week which saw two people arrested.

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

26 February 2021
Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

A decision over plans for 210 new homes has been stalled over concerns for rare birds and plants at the site.

Trucker hid £160,000 of cocaine in cab

25 February 2021
Trucker hid £160,000 of cocaine in cab

A lorry driver who tried to smuggle drugs into the UK through Kent in the overhead compartment of his truck has been sent to prison for five years.

Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

24 February 2021
Festival pushed back after June 21 announcement

A music festival will go ahead this summer - but a week later than planned in order to fall after June 21.

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Mass of hauliers checked for Covid

24 February 2021
Mass of hauliers checked for Covid

More than 235,000 lorry drivers heading for the Continent have been tested for coronavirus but truckers are told to get checked before entering Kent.

Railway station transformation

24 February 2021
Railway station transformation

A key Kent station's footbridge and canopy have been given a brand new look after being upgraded following a £3.5 million investment.

Digital inquests to be rolled out

24 February 2021
Digital inquests to be rolled out

A UK-first trial of digital-only inquests which took place in Kent has led to the decision to roll the time saving system out across the country.

Thousands say 'no' to new homes

24 February 2021
Thousands say 'no' to new homes

A total of 3,000 people have put their names to a petition against a scheme for 210 homes and councillors will discuss the application tomorrow.

'Better summer in reach'

23 February 2021
'Better summer in reach'

An MP has applauded Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown after the country has suffered the year-long tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic.

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