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Historic railway attraction under threat as it launches fundraising appeal

Historic railway attraction under threat as it launches fundraising appeal

16 January 2025

A railway attraction popular with families needs to replace a crucial bridge at a cost of £300,000.

‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

16 January 2025

An unusual former high street shop with stunning views and moorings is among the list of lots up for grabs at auction.

Drug dealer claimed to be tourist on sightseeing trip

Drug dealer claimed to be tourist on sightseeing trip

15 January 2025

A member of a criminal gang who told police he had made the 223-mile journey from his home to Kent to see the sights has been jailed.

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Five arrests after £3m of cannabis found on industrial estate

Five arrests after £3m of cannabis found on industrial estate

14 January 2025

Five men have been charged after police discovered a huge cannabis farm in a warehouse.

Fears free hospital park and ride scheme is being underused

Fears free hospital park and ride scheme is being underused

14 January 2025

A councillor has called for more to be done to promote a new hospital shuttle bus.

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Spoons forced to shut for deep clean after staff illness

Spoons forced to shut for deep clean after staff illness

13 January 2025

A pub unexpectedly closed for the weekend for a “deep” clean after several members of staff fell ill.

We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

We tried Kent’s viral Sunday sharing roast with ‘months-long waiting list’

09 January 2025

Its gigantic helpings of meat, veg and yorkies in a tray sent social media into a frenzy - but did our food reviewer think the wait was worth it?

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Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

Jack Dee to visit Kent on stand-up tour

08 January 2025

The sarcastic stand-up comedian is bringing his new show, Small World, to five theatres in the county this year.

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Threat of 400 job cuts puts pressure on uni boss as strike action looms

Threat of 400 job cuts puts pressure on uni boss as strike action looms

06 January 2025

University staff could strike unless reassurances over job cuts are given by its vice-chancellor as pressure mounts on him and other senior managers.

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Trump at the dump: Praise for recycling centre’s ‘amazing’ and fun display of unwanted toys

Trump at the dump: Praise for recycling centre’s ‘amazing’ and fun display of unwanted toys

04 January 2025

Workers at a dump have been praised for spreading “a little joy” to an otherwise mundane task with their growing display of discarded toys.

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Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

Milton Jones brings comedy to the county

04 January 2025

The deadpan comedian is bringing his latest show, Hamilton, to four venues in Kent this year.

New homes ‘would make a logical extension to the village’

New homes ‘would make a logical extension to the village’

03 January 2025

A housing developer wants to build 87 homes in the green belt in an area of National Landscape Importance and next to Ancient Woodland.

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Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘dedicated father and grandfather’

Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘dedicated father and grandfather’

02 January 2025

A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a missing 54-year-old man whose body was discovered in woodland.

People asked to pay more for policing

People asked to pay more for policing

30 December 2024

The public are being asked if they are willing to fork out more money to fund Kent Police.

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Thief stole shopping baskets and engine oil from BP garage

Thief stole shopping baskets and engine oil from BP garage

29 December 2024

A thief raided a petrol station with three unknown associates and stole more than £460 of goods - including engine oil and shopping baskets.

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Problem drunk is tagged after thefts and assaults on police

Problem drunk is tagged after thefts and assaults on police

28 December 2024

An aggressive drinker who kicked a police officer in the groin has been spared prison so she can seek help for her boozing.

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Man’s plea to find school friends after cancer diagnosis

Man’s plea to find school friends after cancer diagnosis

24 December 2024

A 72-year-old who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer is looking for students he attended school with during the 1960s.

Family upset after attraction closes without notice

Family upset after attraction closes without notice

23 December 2024

A family were left upset and out of pocket after turning up at an attraction for a Christmas treat only to find it had shut without notice.

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'After 84 days in hospital a Christmas miracle means I can be Santa again'

'After 84 days in hospital a Christmas miracle means I can be Santa again'

23 December 2024

Grandad’s amazing recovery after a spinal stroke left him with three paralysed limbs

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Free park-and-ride for hospital users

Free park-and-ride for hospital users

23 December 2024

A medical trust is launching free park-and-ride shuttle services to its hospitals in the New Year.

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