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Cracks of light in pandemic misery

10 March 2021
Cracks of light in pandemic misery

A film chronicling a town during 2020 shows how its people were able to adjust to the lockdowns and find positives during the pandemic's devastation.

Gig venue reopening after lockdowns

10 March 2021
Gig venue reopening after lockdowns

A concert hall aims to be back in business in July after the lockdown ends, having first shut 12 months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic .

Motorcyclist hurt in crash

09 March 2021
Motorcyclist hurt in crash

A biker had to be taken to hospital after a crash which led to a road being blocked.

Keeping an eye on your safety

08 March 2021
Keeping an eye on your safety

Three new mobile CCTV cameras will be in place in a district, on top of 56 fixed ones, to look out for the public and help fight crime.

Cancer treatment death of woman, 38

08 March 2021
Cancer treatment death of woman, 38

A 38-year-old woman died five days after beginning chemotherapy from a toxic reaction to medication, an inquest has heard.

Sprint to the top

08 March 2021
Sprint to the top

A 30-year-old woman went from cleaning toilets to the boardroom in nine years and is a symbol of female success on International Women's Day.

Danger warning of 'butchered' hedge

07 March 2021
Danger warning of 'butchered' hedge

A man says a hedge on his street has been so badly cut that it is now a safety risk to people passing by.

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Herald memorial this morning

06 March 2021
Herald memorial this morning

A remote service takes place today for the 34th anniversary of the sinking of the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry, which caused 193 deaths.

Town's new seating 'looks cheap and tacky'

06 March 2021
Town's new seating 'looks cheap and tacky'

A council leader, backed by his political opponent, has joined a swell of criticism of new public seating, which has cost around £90,000.

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Here's how much you pay

05 March 2021
Here's how much you pay

Council Tax bills have been finalised and will be landing soon on householders' doormats.

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Underpass named after Prince Philip and Captain Tom

04 March 2021
Underpass named after Prince Philip and Captain Tom

A town councillor wants an underpass to be named after both Captain Sir Tom Moore and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 100 in June.

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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.

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