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Country's fastest zipline set to open

26 June 2021
Country's fastest zipline set to open

An attraction billed as the country's fastest and longest zipline is set to open to the public after a short series of delays.

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A2 part-closure comes into force

25 June 2021
A2 part-closure comes into force

A major road closure is in force in parts of the county to allow for resurfacing works.

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Town hall's £500k revamp granted funding boost

25 June 2021
Town hall's £500k revamp granted funding boost

An ageing town hall threatened with closure is to be brought back into community use after funding was approved to finish its refurbishment.

Giant mound of rubbish closes road

25 June 2021
Giant mound of rubbish closes road

A country lane is expected to be closed for up to a week after flytippers blocked it with a huge pile of rubbish.

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Flytipping hotspot 'almost eradicated' after CCTV crackdown

25 June 2021
Flytipping hotspot 'almost eradicated' after CCTV crackdown

A council is rolling out new ANPR camera technology across the borough to tackle flytipping following its successful use at a notorious hotspot.

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'He barrel rolled about six times'

24 June 2021
'He barrel rolled about six times'

A racing track and its medical crews were praised after a driver escaped a 'monster' crash unhurt thanks to some important safety measures.

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Ex-councillor crowdfunds £20k legal bill with Countdown star's backing

24 June 2021
Ex-councillor crowdfunds £20k legal bill with Countdown star's backing

A former Labour councillor crowdfunded legal fees spent defending a failed libel lawsuit brought against him with the backing of celebs.

'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

23 June 2021
'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

Residents have reacted angrily to the overgrown state of a cemetery where some relatives struggled to find the graves of loved ones.

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'I want to get it rebuilt as quick as possible'

22 June 2021
'I want to get it rebuilt as quick as possible'

The owner of a pub ravaged by fire has pledged to rebuild it and stage an event for firefighters as the community rallies to its aid.

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School sends pupils home after positive Covid test

21 June 2021
School sends pupils home after positive Covid test

Parents have been asked to collect pupils in a primary school year group bubble following a positive Covid-19 case.

Images show inside Kent's former fireworks factory

21 June 2021
Images show inside Kent's former fireworks factory

These pictures show all that remains of an an abandoned manufacturing base which one produced pyrotechnic displays for Disney and the Royals.

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Meet the inspirational boy with a missing limb on a litterpicking mission

20 June 2021
Meet the inspirational boy with a missing limb on a litterpicking mission

A scooter fanatic born with a missing forearm is driving forward improvements and making new friends at his local skate park.

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Thousands raised after village pub blaze

18 June 2021
Thousands raised after village pub blaze

The owners of a village pub devastated by a fire have pledged to rebuild it as the local community rallies to offer support and financial aid.

'We've lost everything in the fire'

17 June 2021
'We've lost everything in the fire'

The owner of a pub destroyed by fire says they've lost everything including family pictures having 'bust a gut' to open during the pandemic.

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Plans revealed for 'revolutionary' winery designed by Wembley architect

16 June 2021
Plans revealed for 'revolutionary' winery designed by Wembley architect

Proposals have been unveiled for a multi-million pound winery in the Kent countryside designed by one of the world's most famous architects.

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'Use them or lose them'

15 June 2021
'Use them or lose them'

A council is urging people to shop local to help small businesses survive as it offers traders cash grants to help them bounce back from Covid-19.

Plans to turn pub into cafe and homes

15 June 2021
Plans to turn pub into cafe and homes

Residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to transform a former high street boozer into a cafe and seven new homes.

Footballer bags hat-trick ahead of cancer treatment

14 June 2021
Footballer bags hat-trick ahead of cancer treatment

A club formed a guard of honour for one of its players before he withdraws from the squad and begins his chemotherapy journey.

RAF veteran marks 100th birthday

14 June 2021
RAF veteran marks 100th birthday

A former radio operator in the Royal Air Force celebrated a milestone birthday with a special visit from the Mayor and guests.

Acne nightmare inspires woman to help others

14 June 2021
Acne nightmare inspires woman to help others

A businesswoman has shared how her own experience of acne in adulthood inspired her to set up her own award-winning skincare clinic to help others.

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