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'Nothing positive to say' as 600 more homes for sprawling estate snubbed

'Nothing positive to say' as 600 more homes for sprawling estate snubbed

18 December 2023

Plans to build scores of homes next to a “garden town” have been blocked – with councillors saying they have “nothing positive” to say about the idea.

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Former bakery could become town centre's 13th beauty salon

Former bakery could become town centre's 13th beauty salon

17 December 2023

New images show how a former bakery could be transformed into a town’s 13th beauty salon, offering facials and nail treatments.

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‘£9 roast dinner wrap tastes a lot better than it looks!'

‘£9 roast dinner wrap tastes a lot better than it looks!'

17 December 2023

Our reporter tried out a new Yorkshire Pudding Wraps stall at a Kent shopping centre – and wasn’t impressed by the look or price.

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‘Madness’ as bank pulls last service from town

‘Madness’ as bank pulls last service from town

16 December 2023

Lloyds Bank is set to pull its last remaining service from a Kent town, sparking anger among customers.

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'We don't know when the car park will reopen - the repairs are too expensive'

'We don't know when the car park will reopen - the repairs are too expensive'

16 December 2023

Council bosses say they don't know when a town centre car park will reopen as they want to avoid a "sticking plaster" solution.

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How to spot steam train as it powers through county today

How to spot steam train as it powers through county today

16 December 2023

A steam train will follow the route of the classic Golden Arrow today – here’s all the timings you need to spot it as it passes through.

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

15 December 2023

A road was closed and homes evacuated amid a large emergency services response following a blaze at a flat near a town centre.

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The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

15 December 2023

Eurotunnel has revealed how it plans to prevent “eye-watering delays” on Kent’s roads when tighter EU border rules come into force.

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Cafe voted best in Kent closes after 16 months

Cafe voted best in Kent closes after 16 months

15 December 2023

A cafe once voted the best in Kent has closed suddenly after just 16 months of trading.

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War hero ‘lucky to survive’ celebrates 100th birthday

War hero ‘lucky to survive’ celebrates 100th birthday

14 December 2023

A war hero who was awarded France's top military honour has celebrated his 100th birthday.

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Four arrests after solar farm ‘break-in’

Four arrests after solar farm ‘break-in’

14 December 2023

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following reports of a break-in at a solar farm.

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Suspected shoplifter in court over ‘Morrisons fuel theft’

Suspected shoplifter in court over ‘Morrisons fuel theft’

14 December 2023

A suspected shoplifter accused of stealing goods from a pharmacy and twice leaving a supermarket petrol station without paying has appeared in court.

Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

14 December 2023

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a long-empty store to be taken on by a supermarket giant, creating 40 jobs.

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Debt-ridden hospital trust among ‘most challenged’ in country

Debt-ridden hospital trust among ‘most challenged’ in country

13 December 2023

An NHS trust which runs five hospitals in Kent is among the “most challenged” in the country, as its deficit grows to nearly £70m.

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Most Kent MPs set to back Sunak on Rwanda Bill – amid snap election chatter

Most Kent MPs set to back Sunak on Rwanda Bill – amid snap election chatter

12 December 2023

The Prime Minister faces a crucial vote tonight on his controversial plan to process asylum seekers in Rwanda – and has the support of most Kent MPs.

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‘Dirty’ corner shop caught selling unsafe food

‘Dirty’ corner shop caught selling unsafe food

12 December 2023

The owner of a “dirty” shop has been ordered to stop selling unsafe pastries or potentially face “formal action”.

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‘We’re becoming a suburb of neighbouring town - it has to stop!’

‘We’re becoming a suburb of neighbouring town - it has to stop!’

12 December 2023

Anxious residents fear their "once-lovely" village is becoming a suburb of its neighbouring town as plans for hundreds more homes are revealed.

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‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

11 December 2023

Fed-up villagers say huge trucks carrying wastewater are blocking their rural lane and leaving potholes in their wake.

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Arrest as man caught kicking dog on doorbell camera

Arrest as man caught kicking dog on doorbell camera

11 December 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a dog was kicked in an incident caught on camera.

‘New nightclub under Travelodge is great news for town’

‘New nightclub under Travelodge is great news for town’

11 December 2023

Plans for a new nightclub have been welcomed by residents who say it could bring much-needed footfall and variety to their town.

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