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U-turn on axing of controversial one-way system

U-turn on axing of controversial one-way system

28 June 2023

A controversial road scheme that was to be scrapped could be kept after all after county planners revealed a subtle tweak could avoid problems.

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Cabin retreat plans approved for Leeds Castle

Cabin retreat plans approved for Leeds Castle

28 June 2023

Plans have been approved to build four lakeside log cabins within the grounds of a popular county tourist attraction.

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Calls for raft race entries

Calls for raft race entries

27 June 2023

Teams of thrill-seekers are being encouraged to enter a town’s annual raft race.

Bid to shift parish boundaries could see village ‘double in size’

Bid to shift parish boundaries could see village ‘double in size’

27 June 2023

A review into the size and boundaries of the county town’s parishes is being put out for public consultation.

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Man found dead in parked vehicle at M20 services

Man found dead in parked vehicle at M20 services

27 June 2023

Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to concerns for a man in a parked vehicle at a motorway service station.

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‘Feel free to remove me from office at any time'

‘Feel free to remove me from office at any time'

27 June 2023

A borough council is bringing in a new rule to make it easier to change its leader.

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Four-mile queues as M20 lane closed after paint spillage

Four-mile queues as M20 lane closed after paint spillage

26 June 2023

A huge paint spillage has closed part of a busy motorway, leading to four miles of queues

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Salon reopens in new location after £8k refurb

Salon reopens in new location after £8k refurb

26 June 2023

A hairdressers has reopened at a new site after it was forced to move at short notice from its previous premises when a gym shut down.

Delays after crash between lorry and motorbike

Delays after crash between lorry and motorbike

25 June 2023

A motorway was partially blocked after a collision between a motorbike and lorry.

Controversial landlord’s latest plan leads to complaints from residents

Controversial landlord’s latest plan leads to complaints from residents

25 June 2023

Buildings at the heart of a conservation area could have their height increased by two storeys, under plans prepared by property mogul Fergus Wilson.

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The real life Ten Pound Poms

The real life Ten Pound Poms

25 June 2023

Viewers have been gripped by the 1950s adventures ‘down under’ of TV’s ‘Ten Pound Poms’, but two Kent lads lived it for real, and stayed.

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‘It’s been there six months – it’s causing our houses to shake’

‘It’s been there six months – it’s causing our houses to shake’

24 June 2023

Residents are losing hope of getting a damaged manhole cover fixed after six months of complaints.

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Don’t miss this ewe-nique opportunity

Don’t miss this ewe-nique opportunity

24 June 2023

Firms needed to team up with Shaun the Sheep for charity art trail

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Huge queues on motorway after crash

Huge queues on motorway after crash

23 June 2023

Traffic queued for miles after a rush-hour collision between a lorry and a 4x4.

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Former family centre building sells for £500k – again

Former family centre building sells for £500k – again

23 June 2023

A family centre which was up for auction for the second time has sold for more than half a million pounds.

‘Things need to change’: GP surgery’s bid to cut down phone waits

‘Things need to change’: GP surgery’s bid to cut down phone waits

23 June 2023

A doctor’s surgery is to trial a new online booking system in a bid cut down on long telephone waiting times for patients.

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Water company boss blames shortages on ‘people working from home’

Water company boss blames shortages on ‘people working from home’

23 June 2023

Residents hit by water shortages have been further angered by a water company CEO blaming in part soaring demand on a ‘rise in working from home’.

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‘Join the flock’ – family-friendly art trail coming to Kent

‘Join the flock’ – family-friendly art trail coming to Kent

23 June 2023

An exciting free art trail showcasing sculptures of a famous animated character will line the streets next year.

Constant homes construction ‘driving us nuts’

Constant homes construction ‘driving us nuts’

23 June 2023

Residents say the noise from pile-driving at a new housing estate under construction is ‘unbearable’.

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Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

23 June 2023

From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.

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