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Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

25 November 2021
Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

Councillors and others are wearing white ribbons on a day highlighting male violence against women as efforts against the scourge continue Kent-wide.

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Bridge shut for another month

23 November 2021
Bridge shut for another month

A key swingbridge is now expected to be closed for at least 15 weeks because of delays during repairs and inspections.

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Space fantasy novel by ex-Navy man

22 November 2021
Space fantasy novel by ex-Navy man

A former Royal Navy sailor has published his first work of fiction, which will be part of a trilogy.

New artwork for nature trail

22 November 2021
New artwork for nature trail

An Italian-style structure, created by a Kent architect, has been granted planning permission to be placed on a walkers' route.

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Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

16 November 2021
Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

A planning application for 117 homes that was previously rejected has been voted through after just seven fewer were proposed.

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District honours the fallen

15 November 2021
District honours the fallen

A group of Kent towns did their bit in remembering the sacrifices of servicemen and women during events at the weekend and on Armistice Day.

Bring your gifts for children

12 November 2021
Bring your gifts for children

A housebuilder is providing its local base as as drop-off point for people with shoeboxes filled with items for deprived youngsters this Christmas.

Last respects for Mike the Bike

11 November 2021
Last respects for Mike the Bike

The funeral for a popular ex-Marine who later became known in his town as a bicycle repair man takes place within a fortnight.

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Unique ceremony at memorial for The Few

11 November 2021
Unique ceremony at memorial for The Few

An event for fallen heroes, involving a memorial torch, has taken place in England for the first time, on a clifftop.

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Nearly 700 asylum seekers stopped getting to Kent

11 November 2021
Nearly 700 asylum seekers stopped getting to Kent

UK authorities have rescued or intercepted a total of 695 people on small boats in one day, with more stopped by the French.

Pies, pasties and Mediterranean pop music

11 November 2021
Pies, pasties and Mediterranean pop music

Can a cafe offer 'a taste of Cyprus' on a rainy afternoon in Kent?

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Family homeless following fire which killed 19 pets

10 November 2021
Family homeless following fire which killed 19 pets

A family of seven is now homeless after a fire ripped through their home and killed 19 of their beloved pets.

'Everyone should be able to feed their families'

10 November 2021
'Everyone should be able to feed their families'

A community café has started crowdfunding to provide meals for lower income families both during term times and school holidays.

Van's faulty light led to cannabis find

10 November 2021
Van's faulty light led to cannabis find

Officers ended up discovering a mass cannabis storage site after the routine stopping of a van several miles away.

Grants available for public events

09 November 2021
Grants available for public events

Organisers can apply for district council financial help for town centre occasions this year and next year.

MP backs star in menopause campaign

09 November 2021
MP backs star in menopause campaign

A politician has joined a Davina McCall in a move for better help for women suffering from menopause.

'So many people pulled together'

08 November 2021
'So many people pulled together'

A memorial bench has been dedicated to a teenager whose battle to survive cancer inspired a huge fundraising response.

Road closed after pedestrian is hit by car

08 November 2021
Road closed after pedestrian is hit by car

One person was taken to hospital after a collision with a car this morning, with the incident leading to rush hour traffic delays.

Another empty shop refilled

05 November 2021
Another empty shop refilled

A new business moves into a vacant premises tomorrow thanks to a council grants scheme meant to to keep town centres going.

Millions of pounds reach community

05 November 2021
Millions of pounds reach community

New figures show a great windfall for local people, such as in housing and education, thanks to contributions from developers.

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