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Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Even more homes planned for ‘beautiful country site’

Developers have submitted plans for 49 new homes – up from 47 – on the edge of a rural village.

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‘I’ve lost my only sibling and best friend’

‘I’ve lost my only sibling and best friend’

Tributes have been paid to “loving petrolhead” father-of-four after he died in a motorcycle crash while travelling to an enthusiasts’ event.

Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

An 82-year-old patient with diabetes says he has been left in tears after his GP surgery of 18 years took him off their books.

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Probe after woman in her mid-20s dies

Probe after woman in her mid-20s dies

Emergency services battled to save a woman after reports of welfare concerns but were unable to save her.

Proposals for 90-bed hotel in town

Proposals for 90-bed hotel in town

A town centre could get a new hotel if proposals by developers are formally submitted.

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‘I’m ready for the final big push’

‘I’m ready for the final big push’

Double-amputee still confident of reaching Everest peak despite first attempt aborted.

Raid uncovers crack cocaine and cash

Raid uncovers crack cocaine and cash

A 23-year-old has appeared in court after police carrying out a county line investigation swooped.

Love Island stars spotted in ice cream parlour

Love Island stars spotted in ice cream parlour

Two of the biggest stars of reality TV hit Love Island have been spotted in Kent today.

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Town centre shop ‘no choice’ but to close

Town centre shop ‘no choice’ but to close

The cost-of-living crisis and poor footfall left store with ‘no choice’ other than to shut say owners.

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Furious drivers descend on town to protest ULEZ charges

Furious drivers descend on town to protest ULEZ charges

Dozens of furious drivers descended on a roundabout to protest the incoming Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge.

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‘This is a matter of life or death’

‘This is a matter of life or death’

Villagers have been calling for changes at a “dangerous” junction, following multiple crashes.

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Village road to be shut for 12 months as huge housing expansion continues

Village road to be shut for 12 months as huge housing expansion continues

A road will be closed off for one year as work to expand a Kent village continues.

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Huge swarm of bees cluster on historic building

Huge swarm of bees cluster on historic building

A swarm of thousands of bees was spotted on a historic structure along a busy route.

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Woman who defrauded own nan out of £24k savings jailed

Woman who defrauded own nan out of £24k savings jailed

A finance worker who fleeced her grandmother out of thousands of pounds while intercepting her mail and phone calls has been jailed.

‘Heaven help us if we need the emergency services!’

‘Heaven help us if we need the emergency services!’

A combination of gas main repairs and roadworks has brought traffic to a ‘virtual standstill.’

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Does Kent's top-rated cafe live up to the hype?

Does Kent's top-rated cafe live up to the hype?

Our reviewer tried the highest-rated cafe in the county on Tripadvisor, which has received hundreds of glowing reviews.

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How Kent families have changed over the past 10 years

How Kent families have changed over the past 10 years

Almost a quarter of Kent households contain adults still living with their parents – while the number of single mums and dads has risen.

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‘I stood for hours and only spotted his feet’

‘I stood for hours and only spotted his feet’

Attending an historic event is one thing – but missing the man of the moment still haunts our columnist, 40 years on.

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‘Miracle escape’ after 10ft timber frame narrowly misses pedestrians

‘Miracle escape’ after 10ft timber frame narrowly misses pedestrians

A woman says it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a 10ft length of timber fell from a high street building narrowly missing people below.

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Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

A rugby club has put forward plans to redevelop their training facilities.

‘We want to turn forgotten boozer into local hotspot’

‘We want to turn forgotten boozer into local hotspot’

New landlords have renamed and spent £20,000 revamping a town pub with a view to restoring it to its glory days.

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

A man has been charged with damaging ULEZ cameras after a police operation was launched to track down vandals.

Tributes paid to ‘funniest kid you’d know’ after death aged 30

Tributes paid to ‘funniest kid you’d know’ after death aged 30

Family and friends have paid tribute to ‘kind, caring and funny’ Frazer Allan who passed away suddenly.

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Tot taken to hospital after dog bite

Tot taken to hospital after dog bite

A toddler was taken to hospital after he was bitten on the ear by a dog believed to be a German Shepherd.

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Praise for bystanders who detained high street stabbing suspect

Praise for bystanders who detained high street stabbing suspect

An MP has praised the ‘exceptional bravery’ of those who apprehended a suspect after a serious assault.

McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

A vacant drive-thru previously earmarked for fast-food chain Leon is set to become a McDonald’s, creating 120 jobs.

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GBH charge after football club chairman hit by van

GBH charge after football club chairman hit by van

A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a football club chairman was hit by a van in Whitstable.

Man stabbed in high street

Man stabbed in high street

There was a huge emergency response after a man was stabbed in a high street.

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

The RSPCA is appealing for information after dead animals believed to have been attacked by dogs were found in a layby.

Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

A councillor made comments about a woman’s appearance before moving her wedding bands around her finger, a report reveals.

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