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‘We've worked 15-hour days for 36 years - it's now time to rest!’

‘We've worked 15-hour days for 36 years - it's now time to rest!’

13 June 2024

A couple who have spent 36 years working 15-hour shifts at a convenience store say they are looking forward to a well-earned retirement.

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Police probe launched as tributes to tragic Leah go missing

Police probe launched as tributes to tragic Leah go missing

13 June 2024

Police are investigating the disappearance of tributes placed in memory of a 24-year-old woman who was missing for 12 days.

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Head brands Ofsted ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

Head brands Ofsted ‘box-tickers’ as grammar stripped of ‘outstanding’ rating

11 June 2024

A head teacher has branded Ofsted inspections ‘“tick-box exercises” after his grammar school was stripped of its ‘outstanding’ status after 12 years.

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The Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates standing

The Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024

We profile the Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

10 June 2024

Controversial plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been rejected.

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New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

09 June 2024

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

09 June 2024

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

07 June 2024

Potential threats to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel could boost chances of its trains stopping in Kent again, councillors think.

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Appeal to find man missing for a week

Appeal to find man missing for a week

06 June 2024

An investigation has been launched to find a man in his 60s who police are becoming concerned about.

Lord Howard joins fight against solar farm set for countryside

Lord Howard joins fight against solar farm set for countryside

05 June 2024

Disgruntled residents - including former Conservative Party leader and MP - have hit out at plans for a solar farm to serve a 10,000-home new town.

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On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

04 June 2024

We joined the Home Secretary on a campaign stop in what is traditionally one of the Conservatives’ safest seats - but will it remain so?

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Revamp of former town centre Debenhams suffers major setback

Revamp of former town centre Debenhams suffers major setback

04 June 2024

The revamp of an ex-Debenhams has suffered a major setback after it was revealed original plans for a huge new medical centre are “no longer viable”.

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'I was in debilitating pain… but was labelled a drug seeker'

'I was in debilitating pain… but was labelled a drug seeker'

04 June 2024

A mum says she was labelled a “drug seeker” by medical staff despite being in excruciating pain from a condition that affects one in 10 women.

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Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

31 May 2024

A historic high street pub is up for auction – more than a year after it closed its doors for the final time.

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TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

31 May 2024

A family-run B&B once described as “the worst place ever” has seen its fortunes reversed following the help of Channel 5’s Hotel Inspector.

Autoglass worker stunned as bees swarm BMW and try to build hive

Autoglass worker stunned as bees swarm BMW and try to build hive

29 May 2024

A windscreen repairman stared in disbelief as a swarm of bees surrounded the BMW he was fixing and nested inside.

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Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

28 May 2024

A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.

Kent’s most expensive flat sells for £2m amid boom in luxury seaside homes

Kent’s most expensive flat sells for £2m amid boom in luxury seaside homes

24 May 2024

New beachfront homes are commanding huge prices, including Kent’s most expensive flat which has just sold for almost £2 million.

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‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

23 May 2024

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

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Man charged after police kicked and spat at

Man charged after police kicked and spat at

21 May 2024

A man has been charged with assaulting four officers after police were called to a separate incident.

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