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‘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.

90 homes approved despite fears of ‘concreting over the countryside’

90 homes approved despite fears of ‘concreting over the countryside’

01 December 2024

Residents battling to stop up to 90 homes being built in a village have been defeated - despite fears the countryside is being “concreted over”.

Farmer’s plan for micropub and campsite given green light by council

Farmer’s plan for micropub and campsite given green light by council

01 December 2024

A farm has been given the go-ahead to open a 45-pitch campsite and micropub as owners say “diversification is key” to staying alive.

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Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

28 November 2024

A centre which offers vital support to those with dementia is set to close after losing thousands of pounds a month amid relocation of services.

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Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

22 November 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning of wind for parts of Kent this weekend.

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High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

22 November 2024

The oldest shop on a high street is set to finally reopen 18 months after an undetected water leak caused its roof to collapse.

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Jail for man who sexually assaulted young schoolgirl

Jail for man who sexually assaulted young schoolgirl

20 November 2024

A man is now behind bars after approaching a primary school girl in the street before touching her inappropriately.

‘Loss-making’ shop to shut at popular nature reserve

‘Loss-making’ shop to shut at popular nature reserve

17 November 2024

A “loss-making” shop at a popular nature reserve is to close as a charity can no longer afford to run it.

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Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

Person freed from car and taken to hospital after crash

15 November 2024

A person has been taken to hospital after being freed from a car following a crash.

Kent’s largest solar farm could power 20% of homes in county

Kent’s largest solar farm could power 20% of homes in county

13 November 2024

The largest solar farm ever proposed for Kent could generate enough power for 20% of homes in the county, it has been claimed.

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Investigation after £5k bin at popular park destroyed by blaze

Investigation after £5k bin at popular park destroyed by blaze

12 November 2024

Sadness has been expressed after a £5,000 bin was set on fire in a suspected arson attack at a Kent beauty spot.

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New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action

12 November 2024

A legal threat from Lidl could scupper construction of a new Aldi store - even though the plans have already been green-lit.

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‘Dangerous and unstable’ water pumping station could be turned into swanky home

‘Dangerous and unstable’ water pumping station could be turned into swanky home

11 November 2024

A dilapidated water pumping station deemed “dangerous and structurally unstable” could be transformed into a four-bed house.

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Restaurant with views of bears to reopen for winter

Restaurant with views of bears to reopen for winter

08 November 2024

The unique restaurant offers curry nights, Sunday roasts and views of two spectacled bears.

Man dies at high street property after medical incident

Man dies at high street property after medical incident

07 November 2024

A man has died following a medical incident at a high street property.

Arrest after overnight raid at high street shop

Arrest after overnight raid at high street shop

07 November 2024

A suspected burglar has been arrested following a break-in at a high street cycle shop – as police continue to appeal for more information.

Out-of-hours drinking sees licence stripped from village’s only pub

Out-of-hours drinking sees licence stripped from village’s only pub

06 November 2024

A village’s only pub had its licence stripped after police raised concerns over public safety and drinking into the early hours.

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Woman suffers burns as flat fire sparks huge emergency response

Woman suffers burns as flat fire sparks huge emergency response

06 November 2024

A woman suffered burns in a town centre flat fire which sparked a huge emergency response.

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Hope for much-loved leisure centre as all bidders ‘intend to reopen’ site

Hope for much-loved leisure centre as all bidders ‘intend to reopen’ site

05 November 2024

All prospective buyers lined up to take on a closed leisure centre “intend to reopen” the facility, administrators have confirmed.

Council yet to secure business partner for huge 10,000-home ‘garden town’

Council yet to secure business partner for huge 10,000-home ‘garden town’

05 November 2024

A council has been unable to find a business partner to deliver a 10,000-home ‘garden town’ more than a year after cash flow fears were raised.

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