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New autocentre opens at trade park

New autocentre opens at trade park

12 December 2022

A garage offering tyres, MOTs, brakes and other motoring services has launched its 10th Kent branch.

Council to crack down on anti-social behaviour with mobile CCTV cameras

Council to crack down on anti-social behaviour with mobile CCTV cameras

12 December 2022

A council is investing in mobile CCTV – but won't confirm if it will be used to snare thieves carrying out a bizarre crime in the borough.

Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

12 December 2022

Tony Hudgell – who had his legs amputated after being abused as a baby – was stranded when his special wheelchair was left on a plane for five hours.

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Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

Times and dates of Kent farmer’s markets this Christmas

12 December 2022

Stock up for the big day with a trip to your local farmer’s market - we’ve got all the opening times and dates leading up to Christmas.

Two charged following theft of 30 keyless cars

Two charged following theft of 30 keyless cars

09 December 2022

Two men from London are due to appear in court after the theft of 30 keyless cars along a motorway corridor.

New heavy rock festival to launch in Kent

New heavy rock festival to launch in Kent

08 December 2022

The brand new two-day festival will see international artists and local talent perform at an outdoor venue next summer.

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Electric blanket warning after man's narrow escape

Electric blanket warning after man's narrow escape

08 December 2022

A man was left fighting for breath after his electric blanket overheated as he slept and filled his room and lungs with acrid smoke.

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Bid to rejuvenate empty department store gains 1,000 signatures

Bid to rejuvenate empty department store gains 1,000 signatures

07 December 2022

A campaign urging Sainsbury's to fill one of the town's biggest retail areas, which has been empty for three years, has gathered 1,000 supporters.

Man suffers 'serious facial injuries' after catapult gang attack

Man suffers 'serious facial injuries' after catapult gang attack

06 December 2022

Police are investigating after a young man was left with serious facial injuries after a being racially abused and attacked with a catapult.

Plans for 144 flats approved at former gas works

Plans for 144 flats approved at former gas works

06 December 2022

Planning permission has been given to regenerate a former gas works into mixed-use development with dozens of apartments.

Protesters target Lidl branch over 'chicken abuse' claims

Protesters target Lidl branch over 'chicken abuse' claims

03 December 2022

Animal rights supporters have staged a protest outside a supermarket chain over claims it uses a 'fast-growing' chicken breed predisposed to illness.

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Dawn French announces Kent tour date

Dawn French announces Kent tour date

02 December 2022

The Vicar of Dibley star has announced a huge nationwide tour of her one-woman show.

Quality and healthiness of school dinners in the spotlight

Quality and healthiness of school dinners in the spotlight

01 December 2022

Food hygiene inspectors will be investigating how healthy school dinners are as a new trial launches to test standards.

Bubble tea shop opens

Bubble tea shop opens

30 November 2022

A new bubble tea shop has opened its doors in a town after 'months of hard work and planning' as the drink's popularity continues to grow.

HSBC to shut 114 branches

HSBC to shut 114 branches

30 November 2022

Banking giant HSBC has announced it will close 114 branches across the UK next year.

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£21.5m plans to expand flood defences approved

£21.5m plans to expand flood defences approved

29 November 2022

Planning permission has been granted to expand a "flood storage area" and build new defences to protect 1,400 homes.

Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

28 November 2022

The cost of a range of services provided by a council is set to go up to tackle rising inflation rates at the cash-strapped authority.

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

28 November 2022

A date has been revealed for Taco Bell to take over a former McDonald's in the high street.

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Award-winning brewery boss dies

Award-winning brewery boss dies

28 November 2022

Tributes have been paid to a beer maker and hop grower who has run an award-winning brewery for more than 30 years.

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Historic hotel's £1m price drop

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

28 November 2022

The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house has dropped after being on the market for four years.

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