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Council launches investigation into bin collection chaos

Council launches investigation into bin collection chaos

09 August 2024

A probe is set to find out where a new waste contract, which has seen more than 36,000 reports of missed collections, went so wrong.

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M2 crash cleared after traffic gridlock

M2 crash cleared after traffic gridlock

08 August 2024

Drivers were left stuck in standstill traffic stretching for miles after a crash involving two vans on the motorway.

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Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

07 August 2024

Since the start of the year police have recovered more than £2million worth of suspected stolen property from rural areas in Kent.

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Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

06 August 2024

A venue has responded after controversial comedian Lee Hurst claimed he was “cancelled”, when they said there were no dates available for his show.

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Trespasser cost £100k in train delays

Trespasser cost £100k in train delays

04 August 2024

A trespasser who caused trains to be suspended cost more than £100,000 in delays, a railway network has said.

‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

‘His incredible humour lasted until the moment he died’

03 August 2024

A grandfather-of-six who fought relentlessly to protect Kent’s heritage and founded one of Kent’s longest-running dental practices has died aged 93.

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‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

‘Walking and buses won’t be feasible for most of 2,500 home estate’

03 August 2024

Bosses behind plans for a 2,500-home ‘garden city’ have been accused of taking a laissez-faire and inconsistent approach towards the impact of travel.

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Train delays as police search for railway trespassers

Train delays as police search for railway trespassers

02 August 2024

Rail service to a coastal town has been cut off as police search the area for track trespassers.

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave

02 August 2024

Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.

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Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

Firefighters battle blaze after shed goes up in flames

30 July 2024

Smoke can be seen billowing from a street as fire crews battle a blaze after a shed went up in flames.

Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

Motorists queue in sweltering heat after smash between lorry and cars

30 July 2024

Motorists are queuing in sweltering heat following a reported smash between a lorry and two cars on a major route towards the coast.

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Bin staff strike ballot under way

Bin staff strike ballot under way

29 July 2024

A union is balloting its members who work for a waste company about potential strike action over pay as a bin crisis looks set to continue.

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Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

28 July 2024

Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.

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Bin workers set to strike amid collections crisis

Bin workers set to strike amid collections crisis

26 July 2024

Bin workers could vote to strike over pay just days after it was revealed there have been 36,000 complaints about their company’s performance.

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‘Our pubs have joined forces - it’s the only way for us to thrive’

‘Our pubs have joined forces - it’s the only way for us to thrive’

26 July 2024

Four tavern bosses are helping each other with pulling pints, co-ordinating events and more, as they’re determined to succeed in a tough industry.

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Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

25 July 2024

An accident involving at least two vehicles brought traffic to a halt on a busy motorway.

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Vandals set fire to Pride banner in shocking attack

Vandals set fire to Pride banner in shocking attack

23 July 2024

The organisers of a town’s Pride event say they won’t back down in the face of homophobic abuse after vandals set alight a banner promoting the event.

Opening date for long-awaited Home Bargains store confirmed

Opening date for long-awaited Home Bargains store confirmed

23 July 2024

An opening date has been confirmed for a long-awaited Home Bargains store set to occupy a former Morrisons site.

Student receives £20k payout after wrong tooth extracted

Student receives £20k payout after wrong tooth extracted

22 July 2024

A student has been awarded a five-figure payout after her dentist extracted a healthy tooth during an operation following an “admin error”.

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Dog rescued from drain after getting lost in sewer system

Dog rescued from drain after getting lost in sewer system

22 July 2024

A mischievous cocker spaniel had to be rescued by specialist crews after running into a stormwater sewer and getting lost in the system.

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