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Four deaths in two weeks as asylum seekers attempt to reach UK

Four deaths in two weeks as asylum seekers attempt to reach UK

05 November 2021

An asylum seeker has died after attempting to cross the Channel - becoming the fourth person to lose their life trying to reach the UK in two weeks.

New groynes will protect beach

New groynes will protect beach

04 November 2021

A council cabinet has unanimously agreed to spend at least £125,000 on sea defences at a popular bay.

Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

04 November 2021

County councillors are split over whether a controversial online booking service at waste recycling centres in Kent should be dumped.

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Shipwreck on special protection list

Shipwreck on special protection list

04 November 2021

The wreck of a 17th century warship at shifting sands off Kent is now one of several sites added to a list of at risk heritage places.

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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

04 November 2021

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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'No, Covid's not over'

'No, Covid's not over'

03 November 2021

A council has agreed to step up warnings about the continuing coronavirus as fewer and fewer people are seen taking precautions.

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Developers seek second chance

Developers seek second chance

03 November 2021

A planning application has been put in to build 110 homes when the original scheme for 117 was rejected.

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Honouring the fallen this year

Honouring the fallen this year

03 November 2021

Plans for Remembrance Sunday 2021 are emerging, with ceremonies this time taking place on November 14.

A week to celebrate democracy

A week to celebrate democracy

02 November 2021

A Kent MP is encouraging people to take part in a special Parliament Week, which continues until Sunday.

Hundreds of cinema campaigners attend Halloween protest

Hundreds of cinema campaigners attend Halloween protest

02 November 2021

Up to 200 protestors swarmed a seafront in a bid to 'spook' the owners of a key building into action.

Looking after the community

Looking after the community

02 November 2021

A district has had a third Wellbeing Roadshow within a month to help in the promotion of community safety.

Zero-emission bus service to launch

Zero-emission bus service to launch

02 November 2021

A new zero emission, electric bus service is launching, thanks to a multi-million pound grant.

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Panto with Sixties beat

Panto with Sixties beat

02 November 2021

A show based on a fairytale and with music from the 1960s pop era takes place within a couple of weeks.

Countdown to Christmas with light switch-ons

Countdown to Christmas with light switch-ons

02 November 2021

The countdown to Christmas will officially begin with light switch-ons across the county.

Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow

02 November 2021

The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel has risen sixfold compared to October last year, latest figures have revealed.

Mourning Mike the Bike

Mourning Mike the Bike

01 November 2021

A town is in grief after the death of a former Royal Marine who became a well known bicycle repair man.

Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

01 November 2021

A breast cancer fundraiser who has raised almost £250,000 has dedicated her Queen's honour to her late friend who inspired her charity work.

Our guide to pantos in Kent this Christmas

Our guide to pantos in Kent this Christmas

01 November 2021

Thinking of picking your panto tickets for this year? Here's our guide to the shows set to entertain us this Christmas across the county:

The towers haunted by babies' screams and the vanishing bride in the road

The towers haunted by babies' screams and the vanishing bride in the road

30 October 2021

We look at the scariest places in Kent, including a wedding venue terrorised by monks.

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Town's only building society to cut opening hours

Town's only building society to cut opening hours

29 October 2021

A town's last remaining bank or building society will reduce its opening hours by almost half from next month.

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