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‘What a fantastic way to be remembered’

‘What a fantastic way to be remembered’

03 December 2024

A terminally ill grandad says it was an “emotional night” after hundreds of people came to celebrate his last Christmas lights display.

Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

Uncertainty over £25m development after huge fire at derelict store

03 December 2024

The fate of the development of an abandoned Debenhams remains up in the air following a huge fire which has seen firefighters battle flames for hours.

‘Too many pubs have closed - we didn't want to see another one go’

‘Too many pubs have closed - we didn't want to see another one go’

03 December 2024

A pub closed because of a leaky roof will reopen next week after its new owners decided the area had lost too many good boozers already.

‘Embrace every moment’ says Second World War codebreaker on 100th birthday

‘Embrace every moment’ says Second World War codebreaker on 100th birthday

03 December 2024

A keen-eyed codebreaker who helped secure Victory in Europe has shared some heartfelt advice as she marks a major milestone birthday.

Flats plan for former nightclub scrapped amid concerns over housing market

Flats plan for former nightclub scrapped amid concerns over housing market

03 December 2024

Plans to turn an abandoned nightclub into flats have been scrapped as developers claim the housing market “isn’t particularly strong”.

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‘I was there from day one – aviation merger in Kent was best thing that ever happened’

‘I was there from day one – aviation merger in Kent was best thing that ever happened’

03 December 2024

An engineer turned historian has told KentOnline of his experience working at one of the county’s largest hi-tech employers as it turns 25.

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Proposals for 24 flats in town centre despite no parking on site

Proposals for 24 flats in town centre despite no parking on site

03 December 2024

Developers who plan to turn a former NHS building into flats say it will be part of a “car-free” scheme.

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The former Kent jail turned into a cafe as part of £10m revamp

The former Kent jail turned into a cafe as part of £10m revamp

03 December 2024

We look inside a centuries-old town hall where Victorian jail cells are being turned into a new cafe in a £10.5m refurbishment.

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Two Kent schools issued 'termination warning notices' after damning Ofsted reports

Two Kent schools issued 'termination warning notices' after damning Ofsted reports

03 December 2024

Two secondary schools could be closed by the government and reopened under new bosses after plunging into special measures.

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School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

02 December 2024

A large increase in pre-school aged children in a village has led to plans to expand a primary school.

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‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

02 December 2024

An application for 56 flats opposite a railway station with minimal parking provision has split opinion with some saying “new housing is needed”.

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Christmas lights switch-on scuppered by 'technical difficulties'

Christmas lights switch-on scuppered by 'technical difficulties'

02 December 2024

A town's Christmas lights switch-on didn’t happen at the weekend due to “technical issues” and “communication failures”, says a council.

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Police warning after eight motorbikes stolen in one week

Police warning after eight motorbikes stolen in one week

02 December 2024

Officers are urging homeowners and residents to make sure their garages and sheds are locked up after a spate of motorcycle thefts.

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‘I felt unlovable after break-up so lost half my body weight’

‘I felt unlovable after break-up so lost half my body weight’

02 December 2024

A 27-stone woman who was left feeling "unlovable" after a break-up lost half her body weight - then found a new love.

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Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

02 December 2024

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

02 December 2024

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Staff in tears as 'much-loved' community shop rocked by £25k rent bill

Staff in tears as 'much-loved' community shop rocked by £25k rent bill

02 December 2024

A ‘lifeline’ second-hand charity store which helps people with autism and challenging backgrounds has closed after a rent review left it in arrears.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

01 December 2024

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

Festive bus delights hundreds of children on the school run

01 December 2024

A bus driver has turned her vehicle into a festive grotto and is serenading her young passengers with seasonal songs.

'We've got big boots to fill - but have a unique selling point'

'We've got big boots to fill - but have a unique selling point'

01 December 2024

Two young entrepreneurs who have taken over a well-known fishmonger shop plan to breathe new life into the business with an entirely Kentish twist.

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