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‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

Much-need improvements to one seaside town have been criticised for being aimed at the ‘upmarket crowd’ – this nonsense needs to end.

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Glamping pods approved despite council fears

Glamping pods approved despite council fears

A planning inspector has ruled in favour of an “absolutely delighted” glamping pod owner who saw a council reject their expansion plans.

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‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

In a world of breakfast burritos and avocado on toast, our reporter prefers to stick with classics like the humble bacon sarnie.

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‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

Reporter Davina Jethwa shines a light on the hateful reaction to many of her articles about underrepresented communities in Kent.

One-star hygiene shock at butchers’ – but new boss hopes for higher rating

One-star hygiene shock at butchers’ – but new boss hopes for higher rating

The new boss of a butchers’ shop says he’s made big improvements – after inspectors found staff using “graffiti removal fluid” to clean surfaces.

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The poignant message David Bowie left on photo for childhood friend

The poignant message David Bowie left on photo for childhood friend

David Bowie’s childhood friend is keeping the star’s connection with the county going by launching an exhibition of candid pictures of him.

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Bull rescued after getting stuck down 15ft ditch

Bull rescued after getting stuck down 15ft ditch

An ‘extremely distressed’ bullock that got himself stuck down a ditch near farmland had to be saved by firefighters.

'We just knew we had to save the theatre'

'We just knew we had to save the theatre'

A council leader says they have done ‘exactly the right thing’ by securing a temporary venue to replace a theatre shut due to concrete fears.

Major route blocked after lorry and car crash

Major route blocked after lorry and car crash

A major route is blocked in both directions after a crash involving a lorry and a car.

Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

The county’s police commissioner has condemned the ‘glorification’ of Hamas terrorist attacks amid a rise in hate crimes against the Jewish community.

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Fired-up residents heckle councillors for rejecting calls to pause housing

Fired-up residents heckle councillors for rejecting calls to pause housing

A move to pause major housebuilding projects across a district has been defeated at a fiery meeting which drew heckles from angered spectators.

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‘Miserable sports ground’ with asbestos-riddled changing rooms set for revamp

‘Miserable sports ground’ with asbestos-riddled changing rooms set for revamp

A “miserable” sports ground plagued by vandalism and asbestos could be revamped following mounting pressure from campaigners.

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‘The crime might fit but an extra inmate certainly will not as prisons near capacity’

‘The crime might fit but an extra inmate certainly will not as prisons near capacity’

As prisons reach capacity and criminals walk free, court reporter Julia Roberts says judges will be left taking flak for issuing lenient sentences.

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'Gobsmacked' dad wins £2 million cottage in raffle

'Gobsmacked' dad wins £2 million cottage in raffle

A father-of-two has scooped a five-bedroom home in a raffle, but almost didn’t answer the call with the good news, fearing it was a nuisance caller.

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New cycle path branded 'waste of taxpayers' money' after 233 cracks appear

New cycle path branded 'waste of taxpayers' money' after 233 cracks appear

A shocked resident has found a mass of cracks appearing on a cycle path just months after it opened.

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Driver’s nightmare as car swallowed by incoming tide

Driver’s nightmare as car swallowed by incoming tide

A Range Rover became stuck in shingle and trapped in the sea while attempting to tow a boat up the beach.

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Scared cattle hiding behind trees after dog attack at nature reserve

Scared cattle hiding behind trees after dog attack at nature reserve

Cattle have been left scared and hiding in woods after several attacks by dogs off the lead at a nature reserve.

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Road reopens after crash and oil spillage at busy roundabout

Road reopens after crash and oil spillage at busy roundabout

A major route was shut for two hours after a crash led to an oil spillage at a busy roundabout, causing long delays for drivers.

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Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

Rail services cancelled after train hits tree

A railway line has been blocked after a train struck a tree, causing cancellations and delays for commuters.

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Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the county, with people being advised to prepare for disruption and possible flooding.

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81 London families moving into Kent flats amid 'housing crisis'

81 London families moving into Kent flats amid 'housing crisis'

A private housing company has confirmed it will be moving 81 families into a block of flats which had been earmarked for asylum seekers.

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‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

Villagers have lashed out at “mad” plans for 70 new homes amid fears Kent is becoming “the car park of England”.

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‘Nobody knows what will happen when she gets older’

‘Nobody knows what will happen when she gets older’

The family of a five-year-old who was born with a rare genetic condition told how nobody knows how it will affect her life growing up.

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‘One of my babies was born not breathing - I could have been one of the statistics’

‘One of my babies was born not breathing - I could have been one of the statistics’

In a podcast series marking baby loss awareness week Cheryl Baker reveals the very personal reason behind why she supports Abigail’s Footsteps.

‘The stench of urine left me nauseated’

‘The stench of urine left me nauseated’

Disgusted beach-goers say people have been urinating outside run-down public toilets, while “buckets of human waste” have been cleared from the coast.

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Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

There’s plenty to smile about as Secret Drinker ducks into a buzzing high street boozer

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Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.

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Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

An inquest has heard that a ‘loving and fun mum’ died from a serious kidney infection while being held in police custody.

Designs for latest phase of 1,400-home village revealed

Designs for latest phase of 1,400-home village revealed

Proposals show how the second phase of a huge new village opposite a busy shopping centre could look ahead of a public consultation.

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How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

Housing development and protecting Kent’s ‘Garden of England’ are emerging as key electoral issues – but where do the political parties stand?

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