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‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

The cost of swim sessions at a new council-run leisure centre is “scaring” some families away this half-term who claim it’s too much.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

The Kent Politics Podcast discusses how international lorries are causing pothole problems and the interesting responses to the NHS consultation.

‘My son was hit by a bus - but we’ve had no support from NHS’

‘My son was hit by a bus - but we’ve had no support from NHS’

A 10-year-old boy left “abandoned” by an NHS trust after being hit by a bus is set to finally receive the therapy he needs, his mother says.

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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital by an air ambulance after a collision with a car.

‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station

Eurostar has been accused of “goading” passengers after one of its fleet stopped at a Kent station overnight.

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Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

The supermarket is looking to open a store in the ground floor of an under construction housing development next to a railway station.

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Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Scammers place fake QR codes on parking machines

Drivers are being warned after scammers placed fake QR codes on pay-and-display machines.

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Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

Clare Balding visits Kent church ahead of multimillion-pound upgrade

Award-winning TV presenter Clare Balding has visited a Kent church ahead of its multimillion-pound transformation.

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Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

Tributes to 'dedicated family man' amid murder probe

The family of a man missing for a week have paid tribute to their ‘beloved father’ after police found a body and launched a murder inquiry.

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

Sadness as restaurant in large town centre building to close next month

A pan-Asian restaurant that occupies a large town centre site is set to close next month.

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Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing

Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing

A 20-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of wounding with intent after a victim in his 20’s was stabbed at a property in a high street.

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

Three people in hospital and busy road shut after multi-vehicle crash

A busy route has been shut after a multi-vehicle crash near Ramsgate.

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

Man, 23, died from stab wound to chest in high street attack, inquest hears

An inquest has heard how police and paramedics tried to save the life of a 23-year-old stabbed in the chest in a late-night high street attack.

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

Dad-of-eight and Poundland ‘legend’ dies night before 60th birthday

A dad-of-eight who became an “icon” through his 13 years working at Poundland has tragically died the night before a landmark birthday.

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Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

A devastated family has described the “big void” left in their lives after the tragic death of a son who was “always there for anyone”.

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

With scare attractions all the rage, our reporter heads to the country’s longest-running horror maze this Halloween to see if he can deliver a fright.

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

‘I wanted to order everything!’: The fishmongers dishing up seafood ‘street food’ to die for

Our reviewer visits a foodie haven to see if one of its newest offerings has carved out a niche in the market…

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‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

‘Life was very hard post-war - but at least there was a sense of community’

Our broken road network, the good old days, the mistreatment of pensioners and ULEZ are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

Owner’s relief as court spares life of ‘boisterous’ Staffie despite three attacks

A dog has been saved from destruction despite attacking a man and two women and a child while it was off-lead and out of control.

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Five fire engines called to flat blaze

Five fire engines called to flat blaze

A town centre road was shut yesterday evening while firefighters tackled a flat fire.

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Murder probe launched after body found in search for missing man

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in the search for a missing man.

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

Fire crews finally leave scene of blaze at recycling site

Firefighters have finally left the scene of a blaze at a recycling site almost 24 hours after it started.

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Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police have confirmed a 49-year-old man who went missing has been found safe.

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

Large emergency response in high street after medical incident near restaurant

There is a large emergency presence near a restaurant after what police have described as a medical incident.

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

Toddler taken to hospital and woman arrested after pram hit by car

A toddler was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pram.

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions

An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.

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