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‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent

‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent

04 October 2024

A “beloved” leopard which has lived in Kent for almost 20 years has died after keepers were faced with a “difficult decision”.

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‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

04 October 2024

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

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Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

Dramatic rescue as casualty ‘trapped in mud’ at harbour

04 October 2024

A major emergency response was launched to rescue a person trapped in mud.

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

04 October 2024

The family of 49-year-old who died on the M25 after a horror crash involving a motorcycle, lorry, and car have paid tribute to him.

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Inquest opens into Kent couple’s death in luxury yacht tragedy

Inquest opens into Kent couple’s death in luxury yacht tragedy

04 October 2024

The cause of death for a Kent couple killed after a yacht they were on sunk is still unknown, an inquest has heard.

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Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

Bosses at Kent’s biggest Pride event shocked as council blocks use of park

04 October 2024

Bosses of Kent’s biggest Pride festival have described their shock as council bosses say next year’s event cannot be held in the park it calls home.

'I won't stop until huge broadband cabinet on my land is gone'

'I won't stop until huge broadband cabinet on my land is gone'

04 October 2024

A man is embroiled in a row with Virgin Media after returning home to find workers digging a huge trench for a broadband cabinet outside.

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Holiday park boss jailed for ‘brutal’ axe handle attack

Holiday park boss jailed for ‘brutal’ axe handle attack

03 October 2024

A Kent holiday park boss has been locked up after a man was left needing surgery for serious facial injuries in a “brutal” attack.

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Village pub owners ‘name their asking price’ as fight to salvage site rages on

Village pub owners ‘name their asking price’ as fight to salvage site rages on

03 October 2024

Campaigners trying to get a pub at the “heart of a village” reopened have been told they will have to stump up a considerable sum to seal the deal.

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Banksy-style art appears at park

Banksy-style art appears at park

03 October 2024

Artwork by an anonymous street artist has been painted in the grounds of a town park.

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Cocaine and knuckleduster seized in police raids

Cocaine and knuckleduster seized in police raids

03 October 2024

Two men have been charged with supplying drugs after cocaine, cash and a knuckleduster were discovered in three police raids.

Insurers involved after thousands spent fixing cars amid ‘contaminated fuel’ claims

Insurers involved after thousands spent fixing cars amid ‘contaminated fuel’ claims

03 October 2024

Drivers who filled up cars with “contaminated fuel” from the same petrol station are being referred to a company’s insurers to recoup repair costs.

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New wheels for charity helping late-night revellers

New wheels for charity helping late-night revellers

03 October 2024

A charity which supports late-night revellers who get into difficulty in a town centre has been given a new support vehicle.

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

03 October 2024

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

Dad found at cannabis farm ‘only watered the plants’

Dad found at cannabis farm ‘only watered the plants’

03 October 2024

A dad has been jailed after he was found in a £500k five-bedroom house where every room was being used to grow cannabis, apart from the kitchen.

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Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

03 October 2024

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

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We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

03 October 2024

The big portions and affordable prices at this restaurant are praised on Tripadvisor - but would our experience match the rave reviews?

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Spear and machete seized as police raid drug dealer’s home

Spear and machete seized as police raid drug dealer’s home

02 October 2024

Weapons including samurai swords, nunchucks and an extendable baton have been seized from the home of a drug dealer.

Hundreds of people eligible for pension credit not claiming

Hundreds of people eligible for pension credit not claiming

02 October 2024

It is estimated more than 400 people in a unitary authority area could be eligible for the benefit who are not claiming it.

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

02 October 2024

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

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