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Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage counterfeit goods and smuggling.

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Busy route to close for emergency gas work

Busy route to close for emergency gas work

A route used by school parents will be closed for up to 10 days due to emergency gas works.

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Work to start on major £4.3m park revamp

Work to start on major £4.3m park revamp

New images have been released of a multimillion-pound recreation ground overhaul ahead of working starting on-site.

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

Keeping tension in the handle and navigating tricky obstacles - it’s all in a days work for those transforming people’s lives - one puppy at a time.

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Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have reassured residents the project is on track to be completed next year.

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Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

A magnificent new bronze statue of a trailblazing 17th century author has been unveiled ahead of its official installation in a high street.

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‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife experts behind the latest study into the health of our ecosystem.

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Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

A motorway was briefly shut today following concerns for a man’s welfare.

Red Sea shipping delays hits Hornby’s bottom line

Red Sea shipping delays hits Hornby’s bottom line

Collectables giant Hornby is optimistic for the year ahead, despite challenges - including shipping in the Red Sea - biting into its margins.

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Accountants complete merger move

Accountants complete merger move

A leading accountants and tax advisory firm has become part of a fast-growing group in a merger.

‘Food hall’ suggestion for shuttered venue

‘Food hall’ suggestion for shuttered venue

Ahead of a new marketing push to find an operator for one of the county’s iconic entertainment venues, a consultant has come up with one tasty idea.

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Travel giant sails back into calmer waters

Travel giant sails back into calmer waters

One of the county’s biggest employers has seen its travel divisions return to profit for the first time since the pandemic.

Man taken to hospital as police probe flat fire

Man taken to hospital as police probe flat fire

The cause of a fire at a flat, which left one man needing medical attention, is being investigated.

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

Fed-up residents say their home lives are being ruined by out-of-control trees which drop debris onto pavements and block light from windows.

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Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

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Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

A former soap star is among those calling on a council to reopen a playing field which residents have used for more than 100 years.

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Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.

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‘Potholes go unfixed while major route faces traffic chaos for pointless roadworks’

‘Potholes go unfixed while major route faces traffic chaos for pointless roadworks’

Secret Thinker is being driven round the bend by traffic chaos caused by “pointless roadworks” on a major route - while potholes elsewhere go unfixed.

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Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

Revealed: Kent’s parking charge hotspots

New figures obtained by KentOnline have revealed which councils make the most money from parking and which street has dished out the most tickets.

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School granted licence for ‘insufferable’ fireworks display

School granted licence for ‘insufferable’ fireworks display

An academy has been given permission to increase gate numbers and serve alcohol at its annual fireworks event, despite dozens of objections.

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'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

'We’ve never been so quiet – it’s a critical moment for the town’

The long-time owner of a bar in the world’s first “music town” says its reputation as a hotspot for intimate live gigs is under threat.

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Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Celebrations for St George’s Day take to streets

Hundreds of pupils have taken part in parades to celebrate the patron saint of England.

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Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

Suspected stalker charged after ‘police find man in shed’

A man has been charged with alleged stalking and strangulation offences after a woman reported she had been followed for a month.

People in Kent ‘living shorter, unhealthier lives’

People in Kent ‘living shorter, unhealthier lives’

Obesity, depression, mental health issues and domestic violence are all on the rise, according to a new report.

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Panel set up to improve special needs provision faces axe

Panel set up to improve special needs provision faces axe

A sub-committee started in the wake of a damning report into Kent’s failures in SEND provision has been accused of doing ‘very little’.

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BMW driver ‘crashes into roundabout and keeps driving with sparking wheel’

BMW driver ‘crashes into roundabout and keeps driving with sparking wheel’

A driver was arrested after a BMW crashed into a round about and continued driving with sparks flying from a wheel.

Cashpoint scam warning as ‘despicable’ fraudsters steal £800 from elderly woman

Cashpoint scam warning as ‘despicable’ fraudsters steal £800 from elderly woman

An elderly woman was scammed out of hundreds of pounds after fraudsters targeted her at a cash machine

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Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

Mini-market reopens five months after car crashes into side

A shop which was forced to close after a car crashed into the side of the building has reopened.

‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Council seeks court order over landslip road rebuild

‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Council seeks court order over landslip road rebuild

A court injunction could force private landowners to allow a council access to a collapsed road following a year of legal wranglings over its repair.

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