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Residents’ fury as council withdraws support in ‘David and Goliath battle’ over playing field homes

Residents’ fury as council withdraws support in ‘David and Goliath battle’ over playing field homes

Hundreds of residents are angry over a council’s U-turn on a controversial plan to build 250 homes on fields in their village.

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Golden retriever cafe comes to Kent

Golden retriever cafe comes to Kent

A golden retriever cafe is set to open in Kent after appearing on the BBC show, Dragon’s Den.

Long queues clear following crash on M25

Long queues clear following crash on M25

One lane was blocked and there were large queues of traffic following a crash on a motorway.

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Future of town’s leisure centre confirmed

Future of town’s leisure centre confirmed

A council has confirmed the future of a town’s leisure centre after taking over a large gym complex nearby.

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‘These homes will threaten badgers’ survival’

‘These homes will threaten badgers’ survival’

Plans to build 50 homes on fields in a Kent village could threaten badger populations, protesters say.

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TikTok prankster in court over social media video

TikTok prankster in court over social media video

A teenager has appeared in court after being accused of posting several social media videos without the consent of those in them.

Car ploughs into bus stop

Car ploughs into bus stop

A bus stop along a main road has been destroyed after being hit by a car.

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Action needed over ‘horrific’ cliff dumping at fossil-hunting hotspot

Action needed over ‘horrific’ cliff dumping at fossil-hunting hotspot

Dog walkers are calling for action after seeing a once-beautiful and secluded section of coastline used as a dump for human faeces and building waste.

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Barely touched 1950s ‘California time capsule’ home for sale for £800k

Barely touched 1950s ‘California time capsule’ home for sale for £800k

A unique opportunity has become available to purchase a distinctive one-of-a-kind home offering a “hint of California” in the Kent Countryside.

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‘We need crucial bridge to bring life back to our town’

‘We need crucial bridge to bring life back to our town’

Campaigners are considering legal action over a vital replacement bridge, likening trying to get results to ‘beating your head against a brick wall’

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Couple expand their offering with second bakery

Couple expand their offering with second bakery

A bakery is set to expand by opening a second site in a college, offering treats to staff and students.

One hurt after three cars collide

One hurt after three cars collide

Police remain at the scene following a serious multiple vehicle collision at a busy junction leaving one seriously injured.

Police attend town centre after three people involved in disturbance

Police attend town centre after three people involved in disturbance

Police were called to a town centre following reports three people were involved in a disturbance.

New owners spend £100k on pub revamp

New owners spend £100k on pub revamp

A popular pub with a beer garden has been given a huge makeover after new owners took over.

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Trains cancelled after vehicle strikes railway bridge

Trains cancelled after vehicle strikes railway bridge

A train line has reopened after a vehicle hitting a bridge led to hours of disruption earlier today.

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Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

Town roads at standstill as travellers head to port

A town’s roads are snarled up as families trying to get away for half-term fun head to its port.

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How a once buzzing pub became one of Kent’s biggest eyesores

How a once buzzing pub became one of Kent’s biggest eyesores

Located next to a major road, a pub that shut just eight years ago has rapidly fallen into a derelict state – but will it ever reopen?

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‘I've never known potatoes to cost this much’

‘I've never known potatoes to cost this much’

A fish and chip owner says the cost of potatoes has more than doubled in the space of a few weeks due to big companies “panic buying”.

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‘I wouldn’t like to be about if McDonald’s introduced cutlery and crockery’

‘I wouldn’t like to be about if McDonald’s introduced cutlery and crockery’

Our columnist remembers when Wimpy was the fast-food venue of choice – before Ronald McDonald showed up.

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New home on top of pub for TV bull

New home on top of pub for TV bull

A local boozer has welcomed an interesting new addition to its team to the shock of its punters.

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Shock as sex toys among litter scattered around town

Shock as sex toys among litter scattered around town

A sex toy was among the items left strewn across the street as piles of rubbish were found scattered throughout a town.

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‘Why do we need Brock this weekend?’

‘Why do we need Brock this weekend?’

The leader of Kent County Council says he is disappointed by the decision to reinstate Operation Brock.

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Long delays on M25 following crash near Crossing

Long delays on M25 following crash near Crossing

There are major delays on the M25 and on the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and lorry.

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Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

Kent's first-ever 'Green' council axes seafront scheme

Kent's first-ever 'Green' council has axed a controversial seafront housing scheme.

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Ambulance blocked as port traffic builds

Ambulance blocked as port traffic builds

An ambulance had to be driven on the wrong side of the road due to vehicles heading to the Port of Dover blocking its way through.

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Police search for gunman following shooting outside school

Police search for gunman following shooting outside school

Police are hunting a gunman after a young man was shot near a school late yesterday evening.

Police and fire crews called to raid on home

Police and fire crews called to raid on home

Police and fire crews descended on a residential street following reports a home had been broken into.

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It's Kent Day - but do you know these little known facts?

It's Kent Day - but do you know these little known facts?

To mark 'Kent Day' today, we uncovered some little known facts about the county we all call home.

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‘No family should have to live like this’

‘No family should have to live like this’

A worried dad with serious heart problems says his mould-ridden council flat is impacting his health, and is concerned for his three daughters.

The £1m plans to ‘slow down traffic’ and create Kent’s first ‘walking town’

The £1m plans to ‘slow down traffic’ and create Kent’s first ‘walking town’

Plans for a £1 million route through the heart of a town will reduce reliance on cars and make it better for cyclists and walkers, say councillors.

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