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‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

06 September 2024

Frustrations are growing over the lack of action to crack down on groups stripping the shoreline of large quantities of shellfish.

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‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

04 September 2024

A new document which will guide the future of transport planning in the county has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ a community.

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Dead porpoise found on beach

Dead porpoise found on beach

04 September 2024

A dog walker has spoken of her sadness after discovering a dead porpoise while walking along the Kent coast.

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

04 September 2024

A council wants to hear from residents as part of an investigation into the chaos surrounding its new waste collection service.

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

04 September 2024

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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New bridge installed in £32m road revamp

New bridge installed in £32m road revamp

02 September 2024

Our reporter went behind the scenes as a key milestone was hit in a major road project.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

02 September 2024

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

31 August 2024

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

31 August 2024

A much-loved cafe which started life as a disused shower block has celebrated 30 years serving visitors to a popular seaside resort.

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Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

30 August 2024

A 16-year-old boy has been charged following allegations a serious sexual assault took place while a woman walked through a park.

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

Pupils help create healthy living booklet for 10,000 school children

28 August 2024

A booklet which gives children information on teeth brushing or what to do if they’re sad has been made with the help of pupils at a Kent school.

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The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

The Facebook group that showed its power now wants independence for Island

28 August 2024

A group of residents has started a petition calling for an Island to have an independent district council.

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Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

Fire deemed suspicious after ‘children seen entering derelict house’

27 August 2024

An investigation has been launched following a house fire after children were allegedly seen heading into the property beforehand.

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Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

Morrisons to overhaul petrol station and install EV charging points

27 August 2024

Morrisons has plans to extend its garage forecourt shop and install new jetwash bays and EV charging points.

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‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

26 August 2024

A large rescue effort was launched to reach a teenager and a little girl whose paddleboard was drifting into the sea.

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‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

26 August 2024

Police are hunting for a man after a disturbance in a residential road.

Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

25 August 2024

A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.

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Arrest after 31-mile police chase

Arrest after 31-mile police chase

25 August 2024

A man has been arrested after a 31-mile police chase following a disturbance at a pub.

Family rescued from cliffs after being caught out by tide

Family rescued from cliffs after being caught out by tide

25 August 2024

A family of five had to be rescued by the RNLI and coastguard after they became cut off by the tide.

Youths pictured on leisure centre roof ‘in serious danger’

Youths pictured on leisure centre roof ‘in serious danger’

23 August 2024

A group of children have been caught causing damage to a leisure centre roof after climbing onto it early one morning.

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