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The 46 Kent parks given prestigious status

The 46 Kent parks given prestigious status

18 July 2023

Some of the county’s best parks and green spaces have been revealed, as they are awarded Green Flag status.

Pub to offer ‘pay what you can’ roast dinners

Pub to offer ‘pay what you can’ roast dinners

18 July 2023

A pub is taking a unique approach to tackling the cost-of-living crisis – by announcing a Sunday lunch service where punters can pay what they like.

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Man charged over Tesco break-ins

Man charged over Tesco break-ins

17 July 2023

A 48-year-old man has been charged after a Tesco supermarket was broken into three times.

Couple ‘buzzing’ to take on pub four months after sudden closure

Couple ‘buzzing’ to take on pub four months after sudden closure

17 July 2023

A couple taking on their second pub at a time when the industry is being crippled by the cost-of-living crisis say they are ready for the challenge.

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Freight train blocks line causing rail delays

Freight train blocks line causing rail delays

16 July 2023

All trains were forced to stop after a broken down freight train blocked the line causing disruption to passenger services.

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‘Get a grip, save our tip!’

‘Get a grip, save our tip!’

13 July 2023

County councillors arriving at County Hall for a debate on the future of Kent’s recycling centres were met with banner-waving protesters.

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Conservative councillor and former mayor dies

Conservative councillor and former mayor dies

12 July 2023

Tributes have been paid to a long-serving councillor who has been described as a “great friend and role model”.

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Eight cars smashed up during night of vandalism

Eight cars smashed up during night of vandalism

12 July 2023

Vehicles had their windows broken and tyres slashed overnight, with police launching an investigation.

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Binmen accept 10% pay rise in parts of Kent

Binmen accept 10% pay rise in parts of Kent

11 July 2023

GMB, the union for waste and recycling services, confirmed that some dustmen had accepted a larger pay offer.

Pub offering 'legendary carvery' put diners at risk of food poisoning

Pub offering 'legendary carvery' put diners at risk of food poisoning

11 July 2023

A pub offering a "legendary" carvery put diners at risk of food poisoning by leaving meat joints to cool in an oven overnight.

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Lorry crash on busy roundabout

Lorry crash on busy roundabout

10 July 2023

Motorists faced delays after a lorry and car collided on a busy roundabout.

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Car-themed pub warns rule-breakers: 'We'll be closed down’

Car-themed pub warns rule-breakers: 'We'll be closed down’

10 July 2023

Owners of a pub aimed at petrolheads are urging drivers to “leave with respect” amid fears the site could be shut down just months after opening.

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Attempted murder charge after house fire

Attempted murder charge after house fire

08 July 2023

A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after two people were hurt when fire gutted a home.

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

08 July 2023

Controversial plans to add another 88 homes on an already sprawling housing estate have been given the stamp of approval by council bosses.

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Attraction-filled farm being sold for almost £5m amid expansion plans

Attraction-filled farm being sold for almost £5m amid expansion plans

07 July 2023

A huge area of farmland is set to be sold off for £4.85 million as plans for a commercial expansion of the site remain on the table.

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Motorcyclist rushes to aid of elderly woman in crash

Motorcyclist rushes to aid of elderly woman in crash

06 July 2023

A busy road was closed for three hours after a crash outside a Co-op store.

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Firefighters tackling blaze that ripped through family home

Firefighters tackling blaze that ripped through family home

06 July 2023

Nearby residents are being told to shut their windows after an early-morning blaze ripped through a family home, prompting a huge emergency response.

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Cash-strapped council faces £1m graveyard bill

Cash-strapped council faces £1m graveyard bill

05 July 2023

Cemeteries could fall into disrepair unless a cash-strapped council can stump up £1m.

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Luxury steam train swoops through Kent

Luxury steam train swoops through Kent

05 July 2023

A 75-year-old steam train was spotted as it made its way through the county on its ‘Garden of England’ tour.

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Man airlifted to London hospital after fall at building site

Man airlifted to London hospital after fall at building site

04 July 2023

A man was airlifted to hospital with potentially serious injuries, following a fall at a building site.

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