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Man found with dogs and birds despite life-long RSPCA ban

Man found with dogs and birds despite life-long RSPCA ban

22 November 2024

A Kent man who was banned for life from owning animals was found with 11 lurcher dogs and 15 quail at his property.

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Thousands head out for town’s Christmas light switch on

Thousands head out for town’s Christmas light switch on

22 November 2024

The magic of Christmas is officially in the air as one Kent town welcomed thousands of people for its annual lights switch on.

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School forced to shut after being left without running water

School forced to shut after being left without running water

22 November 2024

A special needs school has been forced to send pupils home early after it was left without water.

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Sex offender secretly used Snapchat to groom girl, 13

Sex offender secretly used Snapchat to groom girl, 13

22 November 2024

A convicted sex offender has been jailed after using Snapchat to try and secretly groom a 13-year-old girl.

‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

22 November 2024

A dad who had a spike go through his arm has had to spend hours in A&E every other day because his surgery can’t see him.

‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

22 November 2024

A pub that shut suddenly more than nine months ago is to reopen under a new owner who has vowed to "keep the community happy".

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£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

21 November 2024

A multi-million-pound project to help reduce congestion at one of the county’s busiest junctions has been completed.

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‘It’s the end of an era’: Bar and town ‘institution’ changes name

‘It’s the end of an era’: Bar and town ‘institution’ changes name

21 November 2024

Customers say it is the “end of an era” after the name of a bar was changed for the first time in almost five decades.

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Vandalised Shaun the Sheep statues saved after £10k donation

Vandalised Shaun the Sheep statues saved after £10k donation

21 November 2024

Sculptures that were part of a hospice’s art trail until they were wrecked by vandals have been replaced and repaired thanks to a £10k donation.

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Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

21 November 2024

A former head teacher has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault.

Egg farm could become industrial estate

Egg farm could become industrial estate

20 November 2024

Changes in consumer choice are forcing a Kent egg-producer to abandon caged chicken farming.

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Head-on crash by park entrance

Head-on crash by park entrance

19 November 2024

A road was blocked after a two-vehicle crash by a town’s park gates.

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Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

18 November 2024

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP family ticket to next year’s Kent County Show – before they’ve even gone on sale!

‘This will rip out the heart of Kent’: Farmers fear wipe out after inheritance tax bill

‘This will rip out the heart of Kent’: Farmers fear wipe out after inheritance tax bill

17 November 2024

Families who have spent generations building up farming ventures fear the “destruction” of their way of life following changes to inheritance tax.

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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’

Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’

15 November 2024

Part of the M20 was closed for several hours due to a “police-led” incident.

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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

15 November 2024

Traffic was temporarily held on the M20 due to reports of ‘animals on the road’.

Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

Courts’ 40 years ‘at forefront of upholding and protecting people’s rights’

15 November 2024

Some of the country’s highest ranked members of the judiciary have helped mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of a crown and county court.

‘They’re playing fast and loose with taxpayers’ money’ over green project

‘They’re playing fast and loose with taxpayers’ money’ over green project

15 November 2024

A Green-led council has been accused of playing “fast and loose” with taxpayers’ money over plans to make offices more environmentally-friendly.

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Care home where patients given medicine ‘as and when’ rated ‘inadequate’

Care home where patients given medicine ‘as and when’ rated ‘inadequate’

15 November 2024

The health watchdog has found shortfalls at a 40-year-old care home where patients were given anti-psychotic and constipation medicine “as and when”.

Latest round of closures at £92m road junction

Latest round of closures at £92m road junction

14 November 2024

Motorists are being warned about road closures for maintenance and surfacing work at a £92 million junction which opened earlier this year.

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