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New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

01 October 2024

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

Work to clear waste dumped by ‘organised criminals’ at ancient woodland could soon start

Work to clear waste dumped by ‘organised criminals’ at ancient woodland could soon start

01 October 2024

Organised criminals are suspected of unleashing 30,000 tonnes of garbage on a Kent beauty spot where a clean-up should soon begin.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

01 October 2024

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

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Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures

01 October 2024

Two beloved garden centres in the county have been saved for now as its operator announces plans to axe more than a fifth of its stores.

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Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack

30 September 2024

A man was taken to hospital with broken bones and facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked leaving a pub.

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home

30 September 2024

The stunning former home of the late television star Paul O’Grady has hit the market for £3.5 million.

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Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

Mum’s anger as son with learning disabilities turned away from toddler screening

29 September 2024

A mother is furious after her adult son with learning disabilities was told by cinema staff that he can’t attend a screening for toddlers.

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Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

Is town’s Netflix dream dead?

28 September 2024

An ambitious film studios development linked to Netflix has been thrown into doubt as bosses have failed to secure an operator to run the site.

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

‘The public are having the wool pulled over their eyes’

27 September 2024

Farmers are campaigning to raise public awareness of a supermarket practice they say is “misleading” them into believing they are supporting farmers.

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‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years

26 September 2024

A “nuisance” man has been banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour.

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Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

26 September 2024

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

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CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

CCTV released after threatening letter posted to high street business

25 September 2024

Police have released a CCTV image after a threatening letter was posted to a business.

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Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

Teen who admitted downloading child rape video spared jail

25 September 2024

A teen caught in a police sting messaging an undercover officer he believed was 13 has been spared jail.

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns

24 September 2024

A decision to withdraw children from two special schools only two weeks into the new term has shocked parents and staff.

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Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets

24 September 2024

An animal rescue team has been called out to save a third peacock found roaming around people’s gardens.

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‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

‘People blamed my hormones - but I just knew something was wrong with him’

24 September 2024

A mum is urging other parents to trust their instincts when it comes to their children’s health after her son was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

Mum saves son, 2, from choking to death on coin using special device

23 September 2024

A mum has told how she was able to save her son’s life with a special anti-choking device after he put a penny in his mouth.

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387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

387 jobs lost in Kent as two firms go bust

23 September 2024

Almost 400 people in Kent have lost their jobs after two big employers went into administration on the same day.

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Overturned car sparks road closure

Overturned car sparks road closure

23 September 2024

An overturned car sparked an emergency response and the closure of a main road.

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