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Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

25 June 2024

A mum has branded Kent County Council “heartless” over how much it is charging for her grieving daughter’s school bus pass.

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Supermarket and drive-thrus approved despite ‘dire’ air quality concerns

Supermarket and drive-thrus approved despite ‘dire’ air quality concerns

24 June 2024

Plans for a supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants on the site of a former drinks factory have been approved, despite a number of concerns.

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Two men in hospital after ‘pieces of wood’ used in seafront brawl

Two men in hospital after ‘pieces of wood’ used in seafront brawl

24 June 2024

Three people have been arrested after “pieces of wood” were used in a seafront brawl.

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‘They’ve come to our town and left it looking like a bomb site’

‘They’ve come to our town and left it looking like a bomb site’

24 June 2024

A seafront was left looking like a “bomb site” after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend.

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Parades, bands and air displays to honour armed forces

Parades, bands and air displays to honour armed forces

24 June 2024

Two huge events celebrating this year’s Armed Forces Day, including a Red Arrows aerial display, are coming to Kent.

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Crews called to fire at derelict building

Crews called to fire at derelict building

23 June 2024

Emergency services were called out to a fire after flames from a bonfire spread to an empty building.

Work to start on 93 beach huts and watersports park as plans approved

Work to start on 93 beach huts and watersports park as plans approved

22 June 2024

Work to build 93 beach huts and transform a seafront car park into a watersports venue and visitor centre will start next year.

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Drunk called ticket inspector ‘snitch’ and threatened to snap his neck

Drunk called ticket inspector ‘snitch’ and threatened to snap his neck

22 June 2024

A drunken ticket dodger threatened to snap a train inspector’s neck after being asked for proof he paid for the journey.

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Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

Harry Hill and Vic Reeves film TV art show at Kent landmark

21 June 2024

Two of the country's most popular comedians have hit TV screens after filming at a Kent seaside landmark.

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‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’

‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’

21 June 2024

A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.

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‘On day one I was told we’ve got a £4.5m black hole and could go bankrupt’

‘On day one I was told we’ve got a £4.5m black hole and could go bankrupt’

21 June 2024

One year after the Green Party took control of its first Kent council, we speak to the authority's leader about his first 12 months in charge.

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Body of missing man had been found days before loved ones issued appeal

Body of missing man had been found days before loved ones issued appeal

20 June 2024

The body of a missing man had been found five days before loved ones unaware of the tragic discovery issued a heart-wrenching appeal to find him.

Sadness as ‘iconic’ town centre shop to close after 40 years

Sadness as ‘iconic’ town centre shop to close after 40 years

20 June 2024

Customers have expressed their sadness after bosses announced an “iconic” store is set to shut after 40 years in a town centre.

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‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

19 June 2024

Owners of a hugely popular microbar are breathing a sigh of relief after councillors voted in favour of plans to keep their outdoor seating area.

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‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

19 June 2024

The family and friends of a man who has been missing for nine days have issued a heartbreaking appeal to find him.

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

New free bus serving town’s ‘top attractions’ to launch

18 June 2024

A new free-of-charge bus service taking passengers across one of Kent’s busiest seaside towns is to launch next month.

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Hustings to be held in Weald of Kent

Hustings to be held in Weald of Kent

18 June 2024

A general election hustings for the Weald of Kent constituency will take place later this month.

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

Three arrests as biker taken to hospital after crash near Tesco

17 June 2024

Three people have been arrested after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car left a biker needing hospital treatment.

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

17 June 2024

Residents of a quiet close have told of their dismay at plans to turn a former care home into a HMO - and fear it could set a “dangerous precedent”.

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‘Hammered’ pub-goer’s shocking attack on man who asked if he was OK

‘Hammered’ pub-goer’s shocking attack on man who asked if he was OK

16 June 2024

A drunk thug left a man with a broken wrist and shattered kneecap simply for showing concern for his welfare.

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