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Town’s only bookshop saved from closure

Town’s only bookshop saved from closure

03 July 2023

An independent bookstore has announced an education charity has saved it from shutting.

Naked cyclist on bridge exposed himself to paddleboarders

Naked cyclist on bridge exposed himself to paddleboarders

03 July 2023

Multiple reports of indecent exposure in the same area have prompted a police appeal for information.

Protesters hopeful of U-turn over village green sell-off

Protesters hopeful of U-turn over village green sell-off

30 June 2023

A council leader has offered villagers a glimmer of hope for the future of a precious green space earmarked for housing.

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‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

‘It calls itself a pub but feels more like a show home’

29 June 2023

Secret Drinker mixes it with the well-heeled clientele at a fancy pub manicured to within an inch of its life

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Disgraced former councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes at school

Disgraced former councillor found guilty of historic sex crimes at school

29 June 2023

A former councillor is facing a prison sentence after a jury convicted him on four sex offences.

Stepping back in time on ‘magnificent’ steam train journey across Kent

Stepping back in time on ‘magnificent’ steam train journey across Kent

29 June 2023

It’s not cheap at £195 per person, so is this steam train journey through the Garden of England – with champagne all round – worth the expense?

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Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

Stunning summer gardens to visit this July

29 June 2023

From tropical havens to wildflower meadows, Kent is home to some truly breathtaking summer gardens. Here are our top picks for July.

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Co-op burglar caught after crashing Toyota Prius into police car

Co-op burglar caught after crashing Toyota Prius into police car

28 June 2023

A shop burglar was caught after crashing into a police car following a high speed chase through red lights and down one-way streets.

College staff to strike in pay row

College staff to strike in pay row

28 June 2023

Staff at three college campuses have decided to strike in the new academic year as they fight for a pay rise.

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Upset as council to sell green space and car parks for housing

Upset as council to sell green space and car parks for housing

26 June 2023

A borough council has agreed that six town centre car parks and a number of urban green spaces could be sold for housing developments.

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‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

24 June 2023

Residents have been seeing the funny side after a lorry hit a railway bridge and dropped a container in the road.

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Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens

23 June 2023

From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.

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Property tycoon wife hit with £166k legal bill over ‘eyesore’ renovation

Property tycoon wife hit with £166k legal bill over ‘eyesore’ renovation

21 June 2023

A multimillionaire has lost her battle with the council over a renovation that left her Victorian terrace house a multi-coloured ‘laughing stock’.

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16th century country house is one of the most expensive in Kent

16th century country house is one of the most expensive in Kent

20 June 2023

The Grade II-listed property includes a swimming pool and tennis courts in its hefty price tag.

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Supercars pulled over by police

Supercars pulled over by police

19 June 2023

The owners of two Lamborghinis were given a talking to by police for failing to show their registration plates.

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Teen girls charged after leisure centre worker ‘spat at’

Teen girls charged after leisure centre worker ‘spat at’

14 June 2023

A pair of teenage girls have been charged after reports a sports centre’s doors were damaged and a worker assaulted.

‘Miracle drug gave me my son – now I want to help others’

‘Miracle drug gave me my son – now I want to help others’

13 June 2023

A woman is campaigning to widen access to a cystic fibrosis drug she credits with transforming her life.

Trapped person released after crash shuts major road

Trapped person released after crash shuts major road

12 June 2023

A major stretch of road has been closed due to a crash involving three vehicles.

Man arrested after ‘flasher exposes himself’ to horse riders

Man arrested after ‘flasher exposes himself’ to horse riders

12 June 2023

A man has been arrested after allegedly exposing himself to people in country lanes.

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Council oppose 950 homes plan...for now

Council oppose 950 homes plan...for now

12 June 2023

A council has voted to oppose a controversial housing plan for as long as National Highways also has an issue with the proposal.

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