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Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

11 August 2024

The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.

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‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

11 August 2024

Investigators believe a fire at a housing development may have been deliberately started.

Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

Arrest as woman found with facial injuries after serious assault

10 August 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a woman was found with facial injuries.

Woman flashed knife at stranger as she got off train

Woman flashed knife at stranger as she got off train

10 August 2024

A woman flashed an eight-inch kitchen knife at a stranger and told him she had it for protection while travelling alone at night.

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Child sex offender could be jailed again after breaching court order

Child sex offender could be jailed again after breaching court order

09 August 2024

A sex offender previously convicted of sexual activity with a child could be jailed again after breaching a court order.

Missing teen, 15, found safe and well

Missing teen, 15, found safe and well

08 August 2024

A 15-year-old missing since Wednesday has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

Man stabbed victim then intimidated him after arrest

Man stabbed victim then intimidated him after arrest

07 August 2024

A 21-year-old who stabbed his victim in the chest and continued to intimidate him after his arrest has been jailed.

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Man taken to hospital after crash between electric scooter and taxi

Man taken to hospital after crash between electric scooter and taxi

07 August 2024

A former firefighter and off-duty paramedic leapt to help when a man was knocked off his electric scooter after a crash with a taxi.

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‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

07 August 2024

We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.

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Mercedes driver went wrong way down slip road and caused nasty head-on crash

Mercedes driver went wrong way down slip road and caused nasty head-on crash

07 August 2024

A man who lost his job after causing a nasty head-on crash by driving the wrong way down a slip road has told of his remorse.

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‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

06 August 2024

Plans to reinvigorate a hotel bar with live music, dancing and late-night refreshments have been snubbed due to fears over safety and noise.

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Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

05 August 2024

Bosses have backtracked on an Airbnb ban at a controversial seaside development - with properties now available for up to £1,050 a night.

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Gorilla born in Kent animal park achieves amazing first in the wild

Gorilla born in Kent animal park achieves amazing first in the wild

05 August 2024

A silverback born and reared at a wildlife sanctuary has become the first in the world to breed with others in the wild.

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Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

05 August 2024

A dad-of-two out celebrating his birthday crashed his vehicle into a friend’s parked car as he drove home from the pub after downing too much booze.

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Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

04 August 2024

A grammar school is selling “surplus” land for £350,000 with permission to build a home to help fund a new sports centre.

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No trains running from Kent railway station

No trains running from Kent railway station

04 August 2024

There will be no trains running from a railway station today, with bus replacement services in place due to engineering works.

Troubled hospital trust shows signs of financial progress

Troubled hospital trust shows signs of financial progress

02 August 2024

A health trust responsible for hospitals in east Kent is showing tentative signs of financial improvement, after overspending £45 million last year.

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‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’

‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’

02 August 2024

Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.

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‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’

‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’

01 August 2024

Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".

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‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’

‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’

01 August 2024

Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.

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