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Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

Burger chain opening new Kent restaurant

06 September 2021

A national burger chain is opening a new branch, with about 25 jobs being created.

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Sprawling 330-caravan park set to expand by almost a third

Sprawling 330-caravan park set to expand by almost a third

06 September 2021

Plans to significantly increase the size of a holiday camp are set to be approved by councillors despite fears over the impact on wildlife.

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Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

Police scour coast in search for missing Wayne

05 September 2021

Police have been combing the coastline near where a missing man was last seen.

How a cult Kent band changed music forever

How a cult Kent band changed music forever

04 September 2021

With the help of “vast quantities of whisky along with other mind-enhancing items”, a band created a new sound which still influences artists today.

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Huge new student block 'is ugliest building around'

Huge new student block 'is ugliest building around'

04 September 2021

A towering student block forming part of a £115 million complex has been branded a 'blot on the skyline' and compared to the infamous Gateway flats.

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Paddling pool plan for island beach

Paddling pool plan for island beach

04 September 2021

A councillor has launched a campaign to build a tidal paddling pool at one of Kent's seaside resorts.

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'Raab's large gaps of knowledge on Afghanistan exposed'

'Raab's large gaps of knowledge on Afghanistan exposed'

03 September 2021

Political Editor Paul Francis gives his run down on an intense week in politics.

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Gran drowned while trying to reach grandchild in sea

Gran drowned while trying to reach grandchild in sea

03 September 2021

A woman drowned while trying to reach her grandchild in the sea, an inquest has heard.

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Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

Police concerned for missing Wayne, 68

03 September 2021

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

Biker in hospital after crash with car

Biker in hospital after crash with car

03 September 2021

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car.

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

Drag Race stars bringing Netflix show to Kent

03 September 2021

Fan favourites from a hit Netflix show will be in Kent next week as they take their show on the road.

Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

Rapper Dizzee Rascal denies headbutting former partner

03 September 2021

Award-winning rapper Dizzee Rascal who lives in Kent, has denied assaulting his former partner after appearing in court.

'They're playing with my son's life'

'They're playing with my son's life'

03 September 2021

An anxious mum says a delivery firm has failed to bring vital supplies of specialist milk to her son - who suffers from a rare disease.

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Towns say ‘no’ to car ban revival

Towns say ‘no’ to car ban revival

03 September 2021

The results of a consultation into high street closures in Swale are in after the year-long controversial car bans trialled under Covid were lifted.

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Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

02 September 2021

Controversial plans for a £30 million relief road have now been given the full seal of approval, just in time to make use of a government cashpot.

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Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

02 September 2021

Join us for today's live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we'll discuss whether fuel and food poverty could increase in the coming months.

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Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

02 September 2021

Royal Mail staff have been told they can no longer park their cars at a town centre sorting office due to safety concerns.

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20 things adults miss most about school days

20 things adults miss most about school days

02 September 2021

From conker competitions and skipping to school milk and pink custard - these are the things we hold dear about our time in school.

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Plans for £1.2m cycle lane along coastline make progress

Plans for £1.2m cycle lane along coastline make progress

01 September 2021

Proposals to build an enlarged cycle lane in east Kent which will pass through Ministry of Defence land are progressing "positively", it has emerged.

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Live: What challenges face schools this academic year?

Live: What challenges face schools this academic year?

01 September 2021

Join us for today's live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we're talking about how schools are going to cope as the autumn term begins.

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