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‘They just want to feel their voice is heard’

‘They just want to feel their voice is heard’

Frustrated at not being able to express their views fully at local authority meetings, residents have set up their own forum.

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Solar panel plan for village hall

Solar panel plan for village hall

A village hall is adding solar panels and heat pumps to reduce energy costs.

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Hoyte’s FA Cup mission

Hoyte’s FA Cup mission

Skipper Gavin Hoyte has unfinished business in the FA Cup with Maidstone.

Boxer killed in crash was ‘big, friendly giant’

Boxer killed in crash was ‘big, friendly giant’

Tributes have poured in for a dad killed in a horror crash who spent his time helping people with their mental health.

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Pair arrested after ‘disturbance’ near Morrisons

Pair arrested after ‘disturbance’ near Morrisons

Two men have been arrested after police were called to a disturbance near a supermarket.

40 jobs at risk as holiday company set to close

40 jobs at risk as holiday company set to close

A travel company which has hundreds of villas around Europe is set to axe its Kent office, putting dozens of jobs at risk.

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Prison’s first black officer calls for more diversity in jails

Prison’s first black officer calls for more diversity in jails

The first black officer at a Kent prison says more staff from diverse backgrounds are needed to reflect the inmate population.

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Burglary false alarm sparks police response

Burglary false alarm sparks police response

Three emergency response vehicles were spotted near a supermarket and prison after being called to an incident.

Volunteers return picturesque stream to former glory

Volunteers return picturesque stream to former glory

Residents have dedicated their time to the clean-up of a beloved village landmark.

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Five miles of traffic after bike crash

Five miles of traffic after bike crash

Long delays are being reported following a rush hour crash between a car and a motorbike.

Ex-party leader backs Lib Dem election candidate

Ex-party leader backs Lib Dem election candidate

A prominent Lib Dem has leant his support to a candidate hoping to topple the Tories in a Kent constituency.

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From crow sandwiches to occultists – weird and wonderful tales of Kent

From crow sandwiches to occultists – weird and wonderful tales of Kent

If you’re bored of the usual Halloween ghost stories, we’ve unearthed a few truly strange, dark and spirit-free tales from around the county.

Unholy row over beauty spot as Church accused of planning homes

Unholy row over beauty spot as Church accused of planning homes

Opponents have hit out at a diocese’s proposals to fell trees on its land, despite assurances there are no plans for homes there.

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Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

Huge branch pierces window and roof of double-decker bus

In alarming scenes, a massive tree branch pierced the window, roof and even seats of a double decker bus.

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Shoplifter given five-year ban from all Tesco and Co-op stores in Kent

Shoplifter given five-year ban from all Tesco and Co-op stores in Kent

A prolific thief faces jail if he ignores a five-year ban preventing him from entering Co-op and Tesco stores in the county.

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Bus and car crash

Bus and car crash

An accident between a car and a bus is causing heavy traffic on a busy road.

Luxury lodges at historic castle set to open

Luxury lodges at historic castle set to open

Holiday cabins offering a “calm and tranquil” setting along castle waters will finally opened this winter, setting visitors back £325 a night.

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Police search for weapon near supermarket after man shot

Police search for weapon near supermarket after man shot

Multiple police vehicles and officers were spotted near a Sainsbury’s supermarket in a town centre.

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FA Trophy Second Round draw

FA Trophy Second Round draw

The draw has been made for the Second Round of the FA Trophy - and includes two Kent derbies.

Plans to build homes around recreation ground

Plans to build homes around recreation ground

Developers want to build 20 homes around a playing field, and say they want to make it the ‘heart of the community’.

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