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Homes development blocked by housing secretary

Homes development blocked by housing secretary

17 April 2023

Housing secretary Michael Gove blocked a new homes development, criticising its “generic suburban nature” and the harm it would do to the landscape.

Heroin, cocaine and stab vest seized by police

Heroin, cocaine and stab vest seized by police

17 April 2023

Around 20 deals of class A drugs and a stab vest were seized as officers arrested and charged a suspected dealer.

Girl power musical is coming to town

Girl power musical is coming to town

16 April 2023

Pop musical SIX is turning Tudor queens into pop princesses as it returns to the county on tour.

Drivers' disgust over 'ridiculous' diversion to avoid bus lane fines

Drivers' disgust over 'ridiculous' diversion to avoid bus lane fines

15 April 2023

Residents have hit out at a "completely absurd" road restriction which is making journeys longer as drivers loop around town to find a place to park.

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Black Sheep Coffee is coming to Kent

Black Sheep Coffee is coming to Kent

14 April 2023

A popular coffeehouse will be launching its first branch in the county.

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Literary festival to return for second year

Literary festival to return for second year

14 April 2023

Michael Parkinson, David Walliams, Sheila Hancock and Evanna Lynch are some of the names announced for the festival’s bumper second year.

Fraudster's Porsche seized after owing £1m

Fraudster's Porsche seized after owing £1m

13 April 2023

A con man who sold fake cars to the public had his own Porsche seized by officers as part of a large proceeds of crime investigation.

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Flood alert issued for Kent rivers

Flood alert issued for Kent rivers

13 April 2023

Two flood alerts have been issued for rivers running through the county after heavy rain.

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Nearly 200 objections to vineyard houses plan

Nearly 200 objections to vineyard houses plan

12 April 2023

A controversial plan to build homes on a vineyard is set to be approved.

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'I didn't want to accept Parkinson's diagnosis in my forties'

'I didn't want to accept Parkinson's diagnosis in my forties'

11 April 2023

A single mum refused to return to the doctor for her Parkinson's diagnosis after watching her mum and nan succumb to the disease.

Cheap beer, fast food! A pint for £2.35 and the grub arrives in three minutes

Cheap beer, fast food! A pint for £2.35 and the grub arrives in three minutes

07 April 2023

Secret Drinker enjoys life on the high Cs at the old opera house in Kent's poshest town.

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Safety barrier repairs on main route to take weeks

Safety barrier repairs on main route to take weeks

06 April 2023

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead as repair works will be carried out on a key route in the county until the end of May.

'We were dropped in the middle of nowhere naked'

'We were dropped in the middle of nowhere naked'

06 April 2023

A live model who isn't afraid to take his clothes is to star in new survival challenge show.

Our four-day guide to your Easter weekend

Our four-day guide to your Easter weekend

06 April 2023

Wondering how to keep the family happy over the bank holiday? We've got you covered with great days out from Good Friday to Easter Monday.

Wallet thieves target pensioner

Wallet thieves target pensioner

05 April 2023

Two women are wanted by police after a man reported having his bank card stolen and a failed payment taken after being stopped by the pair.

Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

Thousands donated to charities after 'nightmare' water shortages

05 April 2023

South East Water has donated thousands of pounds to charities in the wake of water shortages which left residents high and dry.

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Heartbreak as thousands of bees die in hive poisoning

Heartbreak as thousands of bees die in hive poisoning

05 April 2023

A beekeeper has blamed chemical spraying for the death of a colony of 30,000 bees.

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How JFK inspired thousands to walk across Kent

How JFK inspired thousands to walk across Kent

05 April 2023

Thousands of people took part in legendary 50 mile walks in the 1960s, organised by the Kent Messenger and inspired by the president of the USA.

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M&S launches bid to serve alcohol in café

M&S launches bid to serve alcohol in café

04 April 2023

Boozy brunches could be on the cards at an M&S café after the high street retailer applied for a variation to its premises license to sell alcohol.

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Olympic star to feature on podcast of blind teen with inoperable tumour

Olympic star to feature on podcast of blind teen with inoperable tumour

04 April 2023

A teenager with an incurable brain tumour has opened up on his struggles in his own podcast and has already lined up an Olympic champion as a guest.

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