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‘Where will people buying town centre homes park?’

‘Where will people buying town centre homes park?’

Furious residents have questioned where people buying new homes will leave their cars following the unveiling of yet another scheme without parking.

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'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

The mum of a 22-year-old who died in a motorbike accident says her son would still be alive if the road had been repaired.

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Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

A tall ship has arrived at a Kent harbour, despite a delay caused by weather conditions at sea.

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Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

A nursery has been shut down unexpectedly by Ofsted officials amid fears children ‘may be at risk of harm’.

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Attempted murder charge after house fire

Attempted murder charge after house fire

A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after two people were hurt when fire gutted a home.

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

Controversial plans to add another 88 homes on an already sprawling housing estate have been given the stamp of approval by council bosses.

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My night out in Kent town ranked fifth worst for nightlife in UK

My night out in Kent town ranked fifth worst for nightlife in UK

Our reporter headed to a town labelled as having one of the worst nightlifes nationwide. Here’s how she found it...

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Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

A grieving mum has slammed police for tweeting a Top Gun ‘high-five’ GIF to celebrate forensic work hours after her daughter’s death.

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Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his “lovely, clever and well-liked” wife, who died outside their home after a trip to the pub.

New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

A raft of proposed changes to a town’s road network have been unveiled – including a new roundabout, bicycle lanes and several pedestrian crossings.

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‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

Work is set to start to clear up a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which have blocked a coastal path for 21 months.

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‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

Our columnist looks back to a not-so-distant payment era when cheques were king.

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Disney mural painted over at child asylum unit as it was ‘too welcoming’

Disney mural painted over at child asylum unit as it was ‘too welcoming’

The Immigration Minister has reportedly instructed cartoons at an asylum centre for children be whitewashed.

Kent restaurant named country’s best

Kent restaurant named country’s best

A restaurant in Kent has topped the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list.

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

A new largest-of-its-kind play area is due to get dedicated wardens after complaints about poor maintenance and a build up of algae.

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We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

With beautiful views and a delicious pub lunch at the end, it’s no surprise this riverside walk is one of the most popular in the country.

Arrest after reports of ‘gunman’ at church

Arrest after reports of ‘gunman’ at church

A man has been arrested after reports someone was seen trying to get into a church with a weapon.

School bus pass fees to be frozen

School bus pass fees to be frozen

A council is set to stop price increases on student travel in a measure costing £2.5 million.

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Passengers face two-hour delays at ‘busy’ port

Passengers face two-hour delays at ‘busy’ port

Travellers are being warned of long queues at Kent’s busiest port as thousands head to the continent.

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter Kent

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to batter Kent

Just a day after a heat health alert was issued, the Met Office has told people to prepare for strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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Murder arrest after fatal stabbing

Murder arrest after fatal stabbing

A 19-year-old has been arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in the capital.

Attraction-filled farm being sold for almost £5m amid expansion plans

Attraction-filled farm being sold for almost £5m amid expansion plans

A huge area of farmland is set to be sold off for £4.85 million as plans for a commercial expansion of the site remain on the table.

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'Despicable’ carer betrayed victims to splash thousands on gambling

'Despicable’ carer betrayed victims to splash thousands on gambling

A care service manager stole thousands of pounds from people with learning disabilities in a “disgraceful” betrayal of trust.

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Hosepipe bans, sea pollution and bill rises: Why water firms’ ‘farcical mismanagement’ is beyond a joke

Hosepipe bans, sea pollution and bill rises: Why water firms’ ‘farcical mismanagement’ is beyond a joke

Columnist Melissa Todd takes aim at water companies overseeing interrupted supplies, sea pollution and hosepipe bans – all while hiking our bills.

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‘I’ve put everything on the line for VR gamble’

‘I’ve put everything on the line for VR gamble’

A businessman has invested his life savings and even sold his home to open a state-of-the-art virtual reality arcade next month.

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What to see and do at the Kent County Show

What to see and do at the Kent County Show

Crowds of thousands are expected to flock to the county’s annual agricultural extravaganza as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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Armed police called to ‘man with weapon’

Armed police called to ‘man with weapon’

Firearms officers were called to reports of a man with a weapon near a popular convenience store.

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Sinkhole reappears outside primary school

Sinkhole reappears outside primary school

Parents on the school run spotted the pavement giving way close to the site of a sinkhole from last year.

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Tapas boss opens new bar, months after previous business shut down

Tapas boss opens new bar, months after previous business shut down

A restaurant chain owner has launched a new Mexican-themed bar, months after his previous business was shut down by landlords.

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Bid for large-scale events in public park approved

Bid for large-scale events in public park approved

Divisive plans to host more large-scale events with a capacity for 5,000 people in a park have been given the go-ahead by council officials.

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