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Historic pub saved from closure after homes plan refused

Historic pub saved from closure after homes plan refused

13 October 2024

A village’s only pub has been saved from closure after plans to build six homes on its car park were refused.

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Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks

13 October 2024

A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.

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Husband ‘can’t wait’ to have wife back despite her plotting to murder him

Husband ‘can’t wait’ to have wife back despite her plotting to murder him

13 October 2024

A terminally-ill man whose wife is behind bars for plotting to kill him says he intends to stay alive long enough so “she can come back home”.

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'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

12 October 2024

There are fears schoolchildren will be put in danger by lorries reversing down a narrow country lane to access a new housing development.

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Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

Investigation after multiple 'packages of drugs' wash up along Kent coast

10 October 2024

Several packages believed to be full of Class-A drugs have washed up on the Kent coast, prompting a National Crime Agency probe.

Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

Ofsted rates nursery with cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes ‘inadequate’

09 October 2024

Inspectors have slapped a nursery with an ‘inadequate’ rating after cracked glass and sharp gaps in windowpanes were not made safe.

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

‘It’s insane!’ Four town centre streets to shut over next five months

09 October 2024

Furious residents are calling on a council to scrap controversial roadworks that are set to shut four town centre streets over the next five months.

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Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

Seal the deal: Kent’s seal-spotting excursions

08 October 2024

Take a trip along Kent’s rivers and see if you can spot a herd of seals this autumn

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‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Kent’s first zero-emission bus route to launch next month - with diesel buses

Kent’s first zero-emission bus route to launch next month - with diesel buses

04 October 2024

The county’s first zero-emission bus route will finally launch next month - but with diesel-powered vehicles instead of electric.

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Town’s fourth Costa to open next month as drive-thru nears completion

Town’s fourth Costa to open next month as drive-thru nears completion

04 October 2024

A town’s fourth Costa Coffee is set to open next month as work on a new drive-thru branch nears completion.

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Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

03 October 2024

The big portions and affordable prices at this restaurant are praised on Tripadvisor - but would our experience match the rave reviews?

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New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again

01 October 2024

France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.

Woman receives prize from pub 25 years after winning competition

Woman receives prize from pub 25 years after winning competition

29 September 2024

A bride who won a pub competition as a child will finally receive her prize, 25 years on.

Shock as town’s 400-year-old pub announces closure

Shock as town’s 400-year-old pub announces closure

26 September 2024

A pub landlord has called time at the bar quoting music legend Bob Dylan to announce the closure of the town centre boozer.

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Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

24 September 2024

An energy storage facility has been given the green light despite fears it could “threaten the lives and health of residents”.

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‘Traffic chaos’ fears as workshops could be flattened for 44 new homes

‘Traffic chaos’ fears as workshops could be flattened for 44 new homes

14 September 2024

Plans to build 44 homes on an abandoned concrete-crushing site will spark "traffic chaos" in the area, opponents say.

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Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

12 September 2024

A distinctive claret helicopter landed at a race circuit as a member of the royal family visited two sites in Kent.

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Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

11 September 2024

Striking pictures show the start of work that will eventually lead to the infilling of a docklands area to prepare for new EU border rules.

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