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Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

Yellow warning of wind with ‘possible gusts up to 70mph’

22 November 2024

Forecasters have issued a yellow warning of wind for parts of Kent this weekend.

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‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

‘It wasn't electric - but at least it was on time’

19 November 2024

Our reporter joined the first-ever passengers on a new £34m bus route that has launched with diesel vehicles rather than electric.

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‘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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Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

16 November 2024

A family who sold their home to buy a farm shop will bulldoze the dilapidated building for renovations after their plans were approved.

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New CGIs reveal how new McDonald’s drive-thru will look in front of historic castle

New CGIs reveal how new McDonald’s drive-thru will look in front of historic castle

15 November 2024

New images reveal how a controversial McDonald’s drive-thru will look beneath one of Kent’s most famous castles.

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Villagers make fun of unintentionally rude boot fair sign

Villagers make fun of unintentionally rude boot fair sign

06 November 2024

Villagers have made fun of an unintentionally rude drawing on a boot fair sign.

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Builders ordered to remove ‘horrendous chalk scar’ at housing estate site

Builders ordered to remove ‘horrendous chalk scar’ at housing estate site

06 November 2024

Builders have been given four months to remove a “horrendous chalk scar” blotting the landscape on a housing estate.

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‘Disgraceful bus cuts will mean people can’t make hospital appointments’

‘Disgraceful bus cuts will mean people can’t make hospital appointments’

05 November 2024

There are fears people will miss vital hospital appointments, become isolated and be left waiting in the cold due to planned bus cuts.

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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district

02 November 2024

A planning blueprint that will pave the way for 11,000 homes in a Kent district has been agreed - and includes redevelopment of a former colliery.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

30 October 2024

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

29 October 2024

Residents have welcomed plans to replace an empty shop with four retail units - but have raised concerns over the 11 homes that could come with it.

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Husband ‘cuddled wife’ after she took fatal poison then shot himself

Husband ‘cuddled wife’ after she took fatal poison then shot himself

28 October 2024

A couple described as still in love in their nineties and "soulmates" died in a double tragedy at their home.

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Fears of drunken drownings as 24-hour kayak ‘vending machine’ launches in Kent

Fears of drunken drownings as 24-hour kayak ‘vending machine’ launches in Kent

28 October 2024

A new self-service kiosk offering 24-hour kayak hire could lead to drunken drownings in a harbour, it is feared.

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Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

24 October 2024

Drivers are being warned after scammers placed fake QR codes on pay-and-display machines.

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Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

24 October 2024

A busy route has been shut after a multi-vehicle crash near Ramsgate.

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

23 October 2024

A shop sold a litre of vodka to a 16-year-old boy found extremely drunk in a town centre street.

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MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

MP says ship full of explosive cargo off Kent coast ‘poses no threat’

22 October 2024

A damaged ship moored off the north Kent coast with a potentially explosive cargo poses no threat, an MP says.

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Chaos fears over beach hut plan in village unchanged ‘since Victorian days’

Chaos fears over beach hut plan in village unchanged ‘since Victorian days’

21 October 2024

Residents fear a village that has remained unchanged “since Victorian days” will be swamped by traffic if plans to install more beach huts go ahead.

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‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

‘There will be a tragedy like Jade's if they build new homes here’

19 October 2024

Plans for new homes remain on hold amid fears of a road accident similar to that which claimed the life of a young girl and her grandmother.

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Arrest after man attacked on seafront in early hours

Arrest after man attacked on seafront in early hours

17 October 2024

A man was taken to hospital and a suspect arrested following a seafront robbery.

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