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Historic 'hidden' venue to be restored and reopened after 30 years

Historic 'hidden' venue to be restored and reopened after 30 years

A Grade II listed building designed by Kent architect EW Pugin, is to be restored thanks to a £300k funding boost.

Cost of living crisis means children aren't learning to swim

Cost of living crisis means children aren't learning to swim

A study has found that a third of children are not learning to swim and swimming teachers fear this could put lives at risk.

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Family asks High Court to block neighbours' 'suburban' extension

Family asks High Court to block neighbours' 'suburban' extension

A disgruntled neighbour has asked the High Court to block his neighbour's planned extension because it is "too suburban".

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Young angler, 11, lands monster carp

Young angler, 11, lands monster carp

A primary school pupil has reeled in a world record after catching a huge fish weighing almost as much as he does.

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Julia James plaque mysteriously disappears

Julia James plaque mysteriously disappears

Police are appealing for information after a plaque placed in memory of murdered PCSO Julia James vanished.

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Kent hit by thunder and lightning

Kent hit by thunder and lightning

After basking in the glorious sunshine earlier this week, the summer weather came to an abrupt end overnight as the storms rolled in.

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Family 'living in fear' after knife attack

Family 'living in fear' after knife attack

A family who were attacked by masked men with knives say they are 'living in fear'.

'My autistic son goes hungry twice a week so we can save money'

'My autistic son goes hungry twice a week so we can save money'

As the cost of living crisis continues, a disabled mum has been living in the dark and off of cold food for the past month.

Seafront car ban to create new public plaza moves step closer

Seafront car ban to create new public plaza moves step closer

Funding has been secured for a project to ban cars from a stretch of aseafront and create a new plaza “akin to the feel of a Spanish seaside resort”.

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The deserted 'International' station that's still missing Eurostar

The deserted 'International' station that's still missing Eurostar

The continued suspension of international rail services has left a station looking like lockdown never ended.

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We had lunch at all-you-can-eat - despite online reviews

We had lunch at all-you-can-eat - despite online reviews

This restaurant has racked up over 160 one-star reviews on Tripadvisor - but how did our writer rate it?

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Burst water main leaves homes without water for hours

Burst water main leaves homes without water for hours

Engineers are still trying to fix a burst water pipe which left homes without water for hours.

'Blood rain' could fall on Kent during thunderstorms

'Blood rain' could fall on Kent during thunderstorms

Red-coloured 'blood rain' could fall on Kent as Saharan dust mixes with thunderstorms rolling in.

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Disqualified driver caught fly-tipping

Disqualified driver caught fly-tipping

A man found guilty of five fly-tipping offences has been ordered to do 160 hours of unpaid work and pay over £3,000 in costs.

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Bank to exit town centre

Bank to exit town centre

A bank has confirmed one of its town centre branches will close later this year after a fall in visits.

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New theatre plans to help cut surgery backlog

New theatre plans to help cut surgery backlog

Plans to create an orthopaedic unit in a Kent hospital to tackle a backlog of surgical treatments have been described as "transformatory".

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

Looming recession 'could kill off local businesses'

Soaring inflation could usher in a recession later this year - and the fear many firms may not survive it, warns a Kent business expert.

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Do you know fly-tipping suspects caught on secret camera?

Do you know fly-tipping suspects caught on secret camera?

A search has been launched for four people caught on CCTV dumping rubbish at a fly-tipping hotspot outside a block of high-rise flats.

Shock at town centre gym's sudden closure

Shock at town centre gym's sudden closure

A well-known gym in a Kent town centre has mysteriously shut suddenly leaving members in the dark and in shock with fears over reclaiming their money.

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Puppy freed from brick wall

Puppy freed from brick wall

An inquisitive puppy had to be freed from a brick wall by fire crews after getting her head caught.

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'Difficult decisions' ahead on 17,000 new homes and bypasses

'Difficult decisions' ahead on 17,000 new homes and bypasses

Fresh concerns have been raised about the impact of a controversial bypass on wildlife ahead of a key vote on transport and housebuilding plans.

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KCC could set up own academy trust

KCC could set up own academy trust

KCC could set up its own academy trust after a government u-turn.

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Two arrested after double stabbing

Two arrested after double stabbing

Two boys aged 14 and 15 are in custody after two other teenagers were stabbed in a town centre and taken to hospital.

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Petrol stations accused of not passing on tax cuts to drivers

Fuel retailers have been told to make sure tax cuts are being passed to customers as campaign groups say hard-pressed drivers aren't benefitting.

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Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Countryside campaigners say they are dismayed at the loss of more farmland to housing, as a controversial 320-home scheme is approved.

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Travellers evicted from heath

Travellers evicted from heath

An unauthorised encampment set up on a heath has been removed following a court order.

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Four charged with GBH after serious high street attack

Four charged with GBH after serious high street attack

A woman and three men have been charged with causing GBH with intent after a town centre attack saw two people rushed to hospital.

Two arrested after teen stabbed

Two arrested after teen stabbed

Police made two arrests and cordoned off a road after a teenage boy was rushed to hospital following a stabbing.

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

Thunderstorm warning for Kent

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, which could bring flash flooding and travel disruption to the county.

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Man arrested in park rape investigation

Man arrested in park rape investigation

Police have cordoned off and are searching part of a park following reports a woman was raped by a man.

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