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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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Children’s charity shop shuts due to ‘maintenance problems’

Children’s charity shop shuts due to ‘maintenance problems’

18 December 2024

A town centre charity shop has made the “difficult decision” to shut due to ongoing issues, its director says.

Escape artist goat returns after months on the run in ‘Christmas miracle’

Escape artist goat returns after months on the run in ‘Christmas miracle’

18 December 2024

A goat named MacGyver who vanished from his pen has returned three months later in what keepers are calling the “best festive gift”.

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£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

18 December 2024

A controversial plan to create a Young Mayor has been approved with one councillor saying it might get recognised internationally.

Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

Four Shoe Zone shops to close in Kent

18 December 2024

Four Shoe Zone stores deemed “unviable” are set to close in Kent - but eight will remain open.

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School forced to close after water pipe bursts

School forced to close after water pipe bursts

18 December 2024

An infant school and nursery had made the “difficult decision” to close after “significant disruption” to the building’s water supply.

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

18 December 2024

A mum has been left distraught after the family dog was “pounced” upon by another dog in a fatal attack which also saw her teen son taken to hospital.

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E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

18 December 2024

Police patrolling a high street following concerns raised over anti-social behaviour have arrested several men and issued sanctions to others.

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‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

18 December 2024

A couple who lost their baby to a stillbirth are helping give families going through the same devastating process precious more time with their child.

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Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

18 December 2024

Part of a motorway was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry, causing hour-long delays and six-mile queues.

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Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

17 December 2024

Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.

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‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

17 December 2024

One of the county’s most prominent politicians says proposals to shake-up local government are potentially good news but need careful management.

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Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

17 December 2024

A young man has been arrested after multiple reports salons around the county that staff had their phones swiped.

‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

17 December 2024

A well-used route regularly blighted by roadworks was shut for four days after a water leak.

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Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

17 December 2024

A 40-year-old man is set to appear in court accused of attempting to rob a Post Office inside a newsagents.

Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

17 December 2024

Newly-elected MPs have resigned from their council positions to focus on their work in Westminster following the Labour party’s summer triumph.

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Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

Kent NHS Trusts pay out £7m in women’s medical negligence claims

17 December 2024

Four health trusts have shelled out millions in damages for gynaecology medical negligence claims lodged against them over the last five years.

Plea to return ‘prized’ Elf ‘stolen’ from Christmas shop’s light display

Plea to return ‘prized’ Elf ‘stolen’ from Christmas shop’s light display

17 December 2024

The owner of one of the country’s largest Christmas stores says he’s been left “disheartened” after its “prized” mascot was allegedly stolen.

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Primary school ‘on the right path’ as it retains ‘Good’ grading

Primary school ‘on the right path’ as it retains ‘Good’ grading

16 December 2024

Pupils and staff at a primary academy are celebrating after retaining their “Good” status following an inspection by the education watchdog.

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