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Thousands of homes hit by water outage ahead of Christmas

Thousands of homes hit by water outage ahead of Christmas

23 December 2024

A utility company says it is working “around the clock” to fix a burst main pipe which has left thousands of homes and businesses without water.

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Man taken to hospital following concerns for welfare at cathedral

Man taken to hospital following concerns for welfare at cathedral

23 December 2024

The emergency services were called to welfare concerns for an injured man at a cathedral cafe.

Churchgoers shocked as man scoffs three mince pies in ‘world record’ 32 seconds

Churchgoers shocked as man scoffs three mince pies in ‘world record’ 32 seconds

23 December 2024

Churchgoers were left stunned after a hungry foodie gobbled three mince pies in just 32 seconds.

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Beat the Christmas comedown with a Boxing Day run, walk or swim

Beat the Christmas comedown with a Boxing Day run, walk or swim

23 December 2024

If you’re prone to a post-Christmas crash, shake it off with a rejuvenating walk, run or cold water dip on Boxing Day.

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Government looking to act after food ratings investigation shock

Government looking to act after food ratings investigation shock

23 December 2024

An MP is calling for law change on food hygiene rating displays after an investigation by KentOnline and the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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Side-splitting stand-up comedy coming to Kent in 2025

Side-splitting stand-up comedy coming to Kent in 2025

22 December 2024

Catch some of the UK’s best comedians as they bring their laugh-out-loud shows to Kent next year.

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Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

Much-loved activity centre could be demolished for new flats

21 December 2024

A proposal to tear down a former sports and activity hub to pave way for new homes has been submitted.

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Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

Devastating fire at homeless charity causes £20k damage

20 December 2024

A charity that runs a food bank used by thousands of people has suffered a massive fire at its warehouse during one of its busiest periods.

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Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

Much-loved teacher ‘drowned’ in harbour

20 December 2024

An inquest has opened into the death of a secondary school teacher, whose body was discovered in a harbour.

Missing teenager safely located

Missing teenager safely located

20 December 2024

Police have confirmed a teenage girl who was reported missing has been safely located.

Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

20 December 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, new MP Kevin McKenna explains why he intervened in controversial plans to build 8,000 homes.

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Air ambulance lands near Asda

Air ambulance lands near Asda

19 December 2024

An air ambulance has taken off from a park following an incident near a supermarket.

Former boarding school teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy

Former boarding school teacher jailed for sexually abusing boy

19 December 2024

A former science teacher who sexually assaulted a pupil under his care in the 1980s is beginning a prison sentence.

‘This is slumification’: Plans to replace shop row with ‘bulky’ flats refused

‘This is slumification’: Plans to replace shop row with ‘bulky’ flats refused

19 December 2024

A proposal to rejuvenate a run down part of town with new flats has been turned down amid fears it will just “aggravate” existing problems.

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Leaders ‘realistic’ over plans to scrap their councils

Leaders ‘realistic’ over plans to scrap their councils

19 December 2024

Government plans to revolutionise the council structure in Kent has been met with “pragmatic realism” by the county’s 14 local authority leaders.

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Waterfront homes plan approved despite lack of developer cash for community

Waterfront homes plan approved despite lack of developer cash for community

19 December 2024

Plans for nearly 200 waterfront homes on the site of a former council headquarters have been give the go-ahead despite a lack of money for services.

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Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

19 December 2024

The launch of a new major discount store in a town drew much excitement as hundreds queued to get inside and grab a “good bargain”.

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‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

19 December 2024

A Kent MP has backed a bill he believes will better hold water companies to account over the dumping of sewage in the county’s largest river.

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Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

19 December 2024

Plans have been submitted for a “state of the art adult gaming and bingo venue” in place of a former computer shop.

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Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

18 December 2024

A Kent council is to benefit from a government funding boost increasing its spending power by nearly 7%.

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