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‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Fire at derelict maternity hospital believed to be arson

Fire at derelict maternity hospital believed to be arson

05 October 2024

Fire crews believe a blaze that broke out in a derelict building was started deliberately.

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Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

05 October 2024

A scheme to improve a neglected green space which has become a target for anti-social behaviour has been given the green light.

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‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

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Government stalls on £9bn crossing decision

Government stalls on £9bn crossing decision

04 October 2024

An expected decision on the controversial £9bn Lower Thames Crossing has been delayed yet again.

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

03 October 2024

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

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River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

02 October 2024

Experts are calling on the government to scrap a river crossing planned for Kent after a report concluded it would be a “costly mistake”.

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‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

02 October 2024

Bosses of a family-run hardware shop have urged people to shop locally as they face their toughest year in almost two decades.

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Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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Café opens on historic pier for pop-up event

Café opens on historic pier for pop-up event

30 September 2024

The original passenger entrance rooms at a town’s historic pier have been transformed into a large café as part of a pop-up event this autumn.

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Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

Scammers conned homebuyer out of £70k

30 September 2024

A 36-year-old woman has appeared in court after helping fraudsters con a house buyer out of more than £70,000.

Popular Thai restaurant leaves market suddenly

Popular Thai restaurant leaves market suddenly

30 September 2024

A restaurant has been forced out of a market place after it failed to reach “required hygiene standards”.

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New stroke unit opens at hospital

New stroke unit opens at hospital

30 September 2024

The specialist centre is the second to open in Kent and has the capacity to care for 800 patients a year.

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

Another blaze at fire-hit former club

30 September 2024

A vacant former community club has been hit by fire for the third time.

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Flat fire in early hours of the morning

Flat fire in early hours of the morning

29 September 2024

Fire engines raced to tackle a flat fire in the early hours of this morning, with one person passed into the care of the paramedics.

Is 'nonsensical' £9bn crossing set to be scrapped?

Is 'nonsensical' £9bn crossing set to be scrapped?

29 September 2024

The future of the Lower Thames Crossing hangs in the balance as pressure grows on the government to scrap it ahead of a crunch decision this week.

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‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

‘The nursery called and said ‘don’t panic - but she’s choked’’

29 September 2024

A mum whose daughter choked at nursery is raising money to equip childcare settings with life-saving anti-choking device.

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Charlton Athletic challenge helps schoolgirl left disabled after school bus crash

Charlton Athletic challenge helps schoolgirl left disabled after school bus crash

28 September 2024

A friend of a girl left with life-changing injuries after a bus crash has won thousands of pounds to help her recovery with a footballing feat.

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

Police crackdown on antisocial behaviour in town centre

28 September 2024

Police have been given extra powers to deal with antisocial behaviour across a Kent town centre this weekend.

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