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‘It’s caused parking chaos – my mother can’t visit us anymore’

‘It’s caused parking chaos – my mother can’t visit us anymore’

25 April 2023

Drastic parking changes have forced some residents to fork out thousands of pounds converting their front gardens into driveways.

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Almost 500 asylum seekers cross Channel in one day

Almost 500 asylum seekers cross Channel in one day

23 April 2023

Home Office figures show 497 people crossed the Channel in 11 small boats in just one day, the highest number so far this year.

Fans line streets for Paul O'Grady's funeral procession

Fans line streets for Paul O'Grady's funeral procession

20 April 2023

A funeral procession passing through the village which Paul O’Grady made his home has drawn large crowds today.

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Anger as gas works cause 'traffic chaos' in high street

Anger as gas works cause 'traffic chaos' in high street

19 April 2023

Shopkeepers say their trade has slowed down due to roadworks in place to fix a gas leak which was reported two months ago.

Warning as invasive Asian hornet spotted in Kent

Warning as invasive Asian hornet spotted in Kent

17 April 2023

Keepers are urged to stay vigilant after an Asian hornet - which can attack and eat honey bees - was spotted in the county.

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A beer-soaked dancefloor and a punch machine - the classic old-school Kent nightclub

A beer-soaked dancefloor and a punch machine - the classic old-school Kent nightclub

15 April 2023

Our reporter headed to a town's last-standing nightclub and had an eye-opening experience...

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Seafront development 'will be ditched' if council changes hands

Seafront development 'will be ditched' if council changes hands

11 April 2023

Controversial plans for seaside homes and leisure centre will get the boot if a new party takes control after next month's elections.

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Ex-councillor sacked over links with facist group in fresh election bid

Ex-councillor sacked over links with facist group in fresh election bid

11 April 2023

A former Tory councillor who was sacked over his involvement with a far right group emerged is to stand in the forthcoming council election.

Warning as 50mph winds to hit Kent

Warning as 50mph winds to hit Kent

11 April 2023

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued across the county.

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Concerns after badgers return to controversial development site

Concerns after badgers return to controversial development site

10 April 2023

Campaigners are raising fears about badgers after pictures appear to show they have returned to land destined for a new seaside development.

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Newborn Easter lambs in nappies surprise care home residents

Newborn Easter lambs in nappies surprise care home residents

09 April 2023

Elderly residents at a care home were ewe-phoric when they got the chance to meet and cuddle adorable newborn Easter lambs.

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Orphaned bear finds new family at wildlife park

Orphaned bear finds new family at wildlife park

07 April 2023

A wildlife park is hoping for a fairytale ending for three of its bears, after an orphaned cub took its first steps to becoming part of the tribe.

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Unlimited days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

Unlimited days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

06 April 2023

We’re giving 10 lucky winners a pair of annual passes to Howletts Wild Animal Park and Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve.

'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

05 April 2023

A family-of-six say they have days when they are “stuck inside their own home” due to a blocked drain directly outside their front door.

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The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

05 April 2023

Coastal homes across the country have rocketed in value, with six Kent towns featured in a list of the top 10 seeing the biggest jumps.

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8,500 homes approved for huge Kent 'garden town'

8,500 homes approved for huge Kent 'garden town'

04 April 2023

Controversial plans for the first 8,500 homes at a sprawling "garden town" have been approved amid huge opposition from campaigners.

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Sadness at sudden closure of only pub in village

Sadness at sudden closure of only pub in village

04 April 2023

Residents have expressed their dismay at the sudden closure of a village's only pub.

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Shock as car ploughs into Waitrose trolley bay

Shock as car ploughs into Waitrose trolley bay

03 April 2023

A freak single-car accident has wreaked havoc in a Waitrose car park, forcing police to close off part of the site.

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Man charged with attempting to arrange murder

Man charged with attempting to arrange murder

03 April 2023

A 40-year-old has been accused of attempting to arrange a murder and and the sale of two firearms - including a machine gun.

Rogue traders demand cash for unwanted jet washing

Rogue traders demand cash for unwanted jet washing

31 March 2023

A warning about rogue traders has been issued after attempting to con residents with unwanted works before demanding large amounts of money.

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