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Pizza plans submitted for third time

Pizza plans submitted for third time

Proposals to turn a derelict pub into a pizza takeaway have returned four years after they were first refused.

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Roof replacement plans for ‘vital’ theatre after crumbling concrete scare

Plans have been submitted to replace the roof of a town’s entertainment venue which was forced to shut following the discovery of unsafe concrete.

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‘This country is a shirkers’ paradise – no wonder people come in their boatloads’

‘This country is a shirkers’ paradise – no wonder people come in their boatloads’

The benefits system, 'extremist' views and the treatment of the Princess of Wales are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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We tried new restaurant with ‘gargantuan’ menu in old Debenhams

We tried new restaurant with ‘gargantuan’ menu in old Debenhams

A former Debenhams is being transformed – and the first new tenant is a restaurant with one of the biggest menus known to man.

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Safeguarding concerns as probation unit rated inadequate

Safeguarding concerns as probation unit rated inadequate

Probation services across swathes of the county have been rated “inadequate” after inspectors found staff were overwhelmed and inexperienced.

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Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

Asylum-seeker crossing Channel stabbed

An asylum-seeker who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

A wheel stolen from vintage farm equipment seven months ago has been recovered by police.

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six suspected people smugglers arrested

Six men have been arrested in raids on a suspected smuggling gang.

Pair flee after BMW smashes into three cars then overturns

Pair flee after BMW smashes into three cars then overturns

Officers are looking for a pair who ran from the scene after crashing into several parked cars.

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‘It’s time for the gods to smile on the pub trade’

‘It’s time for the gods to smile on the pub trade’

After years of economic turmoil, trading conditions for many of the county’s pubs are picking up, according to the boss of Shepherd Neame.

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‘Surprise £6m should save youth services’

‘Surprise £6m should save youth services’

A windfall from the government should go towards saving youth services, some councillors have claimed.

Plans for site dubbed ‘asylum prison’ ditched by government

Plans for site dubbed ‘asylum prison’ ditched by government

Home Office proposals to construct an Immigration Removal Centre – dubbed “asylum prisons” – in Kent have been scrapped, in a move welcomed by an MP.

Delight as bus route to medical centre returns following axe

Delight as bus route to medical centre returns following axe

A bus route that is vital for many patients at a GP practice is set to return, in a u-turn by Stagecoach.

Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

Two cafes along the Kent coast were reportedly hired out by a film crew, which arrived with vintage cars and a ‘fake’ police van in tow.

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Woman banned from having animals avoids jail for owning neglected dogs

Woman banned from having animals avoids jail for owning neglected dogs

A 73-year-old pensioner who was banned from owning animals but found with neglected dogs, cats and a canary has avoided jail.

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Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

Search for region’s mental health champions

Search for region’s mental health champions

People in Kent are being asked to nominate others for the mental health awards.

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

An animal rescue team leapt into an icy cold lake to help an Egyptian goose who had fishing wire wrapped around her feet.

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Plans for permanent Gypsy and Traveller site resurface

Plans for permanent Gypsy and Traveller site resurface

A proposal has been resubmitted to convert land into a permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitch with use for static caravans.

Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

A leading Kent-based travel firm is expanding out of the South East for the first time and is on the lookout for further growth.

‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

As a raft of new employment legislation comes into force next month, an expert warns firms need to be ready for the changes.

Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

The MegaGrowth 50 list of Kent’s fastest-growing firms has returned after being unveiled this morning.

Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

A new signage company has opened in the county – creating five new jobs in the process.

Anger as goats ‘chased to deaths’ by out-of-control dogs

Anger as goats ‘chased to deaths’ by out-of-control dogs

Four goats have died after their herd was chased by dogs at a popular nature reserve.

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‘Football is being dragged in the gutter – we need zero-tolerance policy to referee abuse’

‘Football is being dragged in the gutter – we need zero-tolerance policy to referee abuse’

The pace at which football is clamping down on referee abuse is ‘unbelievable’ says Secret Thinker, who is calling for a zero-tolerance approach.

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‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

A convicted murderer claims he spent 26 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit – and will continue fighting to prove his innocence.

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Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

A pupil collapsed outside school and was taken to hospital after puffing on a vape that had been spiked with a potentially deadly synthetic drug.

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Turnaround for 'filthy' Turkish restaurant after poor food hygiene score

Turnaround for 'filthy' Turkish restaurant after poor food hygiene score

A popular Turkish restaurant has turned around its food hygiene rating after inspectors branded the walk-in fridge and freezer “filthy”.

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‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

A “frustrated” driver has spent three months trying to find out who is responsible for a pothole that caused £700 of damage to her car.

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Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

A dog owner has been fined after breeding at least 10 litters of Pomeranian puppies in two years, and not taking care of them properly.

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