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Work delayed on new plaza in £22m project

Work delayed on new plaza in £22m project

Building work on a flagship multi-million-pound new public square is yet to start amid snags during the permission-seeking process.

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Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent

A yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain across the whole of Kent with the chance of power cuts and flooding.

Escape room to close after council refuses lease renewal

Escape room to close after council refuses lease renewal

A duo who run popular escape rooms in Kent must leave one premises following “serious breaches of contract,” their landlord says.

Man sought after victim of ‘homophobic’ assault left with fractured jaw

Man sought after victim of ‘homophobic’ assault left with fractured jaw

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following a violent assault in a high street.

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‘They’ve turned our neighbourhood into a junkyard’

‘They’ve turned our neighbourhood into a junkyard’

Fly-tippers are dumping mattresses, furniture and hardcore next to derelict garages, frustrated residents claim.

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Teen admits killing motorcyclist in fatal bike crash

Teen admits killing motorcyclist in fatal bike crash

A teenager has admitted killing a 19-year-old man in a motorcycle crash.

Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

Decision on future of Chinese restaurant accused of employing illegal workers delayed again

A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.

‘For too long, too many schools and their staff have been damaged by Ofsted’

‘For too long, too many schools and their staff have been damaged by Ofsted’

Ofsted has axed single-phrase judgements for schools, but former Kent head teacher Phil Karnavas says the watchdog should be scrapped altogether…

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‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’

A county councillor’s calls for 10% of jobs to be culled at KCC has been described as “beyond insulting” by a union.

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‘Oasis’ dynamic pricing isn’t new - families face inflated holiday costs every August’

‘Oasis’ dynamic pricing isn’t new - families face inflated holiday costs every August’

Why the fuss about Oasis ticket prices, asks our columnist, who argues families needing August holidays have paid inflated prices for years.

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Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

A pregnant woman and six children were among the group of people who died after their boat sank trying to cross the English Channel.

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

‘6,000 people were without internet for 33 hours - they need compensation’

There are calls for compensation after businesses across a district were left without internet for 33 hours.

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Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Members of an archery club have been left in tears after thieves cut through a storage container and stole thousands of pounds of equipment.

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‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats

A fire-hit church that closed more than 20 years ago is set for a "phoenix-like rebirth" as new flats, developers say.

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‘When people say there’s a problem on the roads, everyone avoids town like the plague’

‘When people say there’s a problem on the roads, everyone avoids town like the plague’

An antique shop boss has blamed new EU border rules for the closure of his store - just months after another trader quit for the same reason.

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‘Who’s going to use them?’ Town baffled by bid to bring back phone boxes

‘Who’s going to use them?’ Town baffled by bid to bring back phone boxes

Phone boxes might seem like a thing of the past, but plans have been revealed to install seven futuristic touch-screen versions in a town centre.

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All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes reopen after traffic held on A2

All lanes have reopened after a multi-vehicle accident involving an overturned car caused four lanes of a busy road to be closed

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment

A demonstration is being arranged to counter changes described as a “tax on the disabled”.

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Hated contraflow to remain for 8 more weeks – and could return next year

Hated contraflow to remain for 8 more weeks – and could return next year

A hated contraflow system on a dual-carriageway is now set to be in place until the end of October – and could return when new fans are installed.

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Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

Future of abandoned village pub next to garden centre revealed

The new owners of a former pub which has sat vacant for more than two yeas have revealed their plans to convert it into a luxury car showroom.

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

‘Shock’ as murder suspect dies days after elderly woman stabbed

Neighbours told of their shock after a man suspected of murdering an elderly woman died soon after.

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One in hospital after three-vehicle crash on major route

One in hospital after three-vehicle crash on major route

One person has been taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a van on a busy A-road

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

Pier partially collapses into river following ‘blaze’

Members of the public are being urged to steer clear of a popular and well-used walkway after it collapsed into the river following a fire.

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Police called to Sainsbury’s car park amid concerns for woman’s welfare

Police called to Sainsbury’s car park amid concerns for woman’s welfare

Emergency services were called to a Sainsbury’s car park after concerns were raised about a woman’s welfare.

Suspect charged with attempted murder after man stabbed

Suspect charged with attempted murder after man stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after police were called to a disturbance at a property in the early hours.

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day

Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers are expected to hit the county.

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Behind the scenes of latest Marvel film shot in Kent

Behind the scenes of latest Marvel film shot in Kent

Behind-the-scene pictures have emerged of the latest Marvel superhero film being shot at a historic landmark.

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Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Officers seeking help to find a teenage girl reported missing from Maidstone say she has been safely located.

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