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Green light for new village estate despite ‘rat-run’ fears

Green light for new village estate despite ‘rat-run’ fears

Plans for a 53-home estate branded a “recipe for disaster” by villagers have cleared the first hurdle.

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Arsonist faces jail after three cars set alight

Arsonist faces jail after three cars set alight

A man has pleaded guilty to arson after setting three cars alight in one road overnight.

Video shows dog off lead chasing sea birds at nature reserve

Video shows dog off lead chasing sea birds at nature reserve

Footage of a dog chasing sea birds while off the lead in a protected area has prompted calls for owners to keep their pets under control.

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Cafe bosses make ‘hard decision’ to close

Cafe bosses make ‘hard decision’ to close

Bosses at a town centre cafe, which was recently visited by members of the Sidemen group, have made the “extremely difficult decision” to close it.

Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

Drifter dodges driving ban – as petrolheads blast lack of Kent track

A BMW driver whose car was seized by police after he was seen “drifting” around public roads is to undertake a third safer driving course.

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Man, 80s, dies after car smashes into building

Man, 80s, dies after car smashes into building

A man in his 80s has died after a car smashed into a building.

Crunch time for Sandwich

Crunch time for Sandwich

There’s a crucial weekend in store for Sandwich Town on two fronts.

Huge emergency response as car collides with house

Huge emergency response as car collides with house

A woman has been taken to hospital after a car collided with a building.

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Floral tribute for woman killed in fatal crash

Floral tribute for woman killed in fatal crash

Flowers have been tied to a lampost along a dual carriageway where a woman in her 40s died in a car crash.

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'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

A £1.25 million transformation of a town centre square has divided opinion, with some branding it a waste of money and others liking the new look.

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Crew rescued after yacht capsizes

Crew rescued after yacht capsizes

Coastguard rescue teams were called after a yacht capsized off the coast of Kent and was pulled to shore.

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Operation launched to protect seals from disruptive jet skis

Operation launched to protect seals from disruptive jet skis

Police have released a warning to jet ski riders following reports they have disturbed seals and other wildlife.

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McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

McDonald’s unveils opening date for latest drive-thru

A fast food giant has revealed plans to create more than 100 jobs in Kent.

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Bazley backed to thrive with Spitfires

Bazley backed to thrive with Spitfires

Skipper Jan Gray has tipped Sandwich Town’s departing overseas all-rounder James Bazley to have a successful Kent stint.

Squad depth keeps Town’s cup run alive

Squad depth keeps Town’s cup run alive

Sandwich Town’s squad depth has been praised by club captain Jan Gray after they progressed to the Semi-Final stages of a cup competition.

Wilson sharing the course with game’s legends

Wilson sharing the course with game’s legends

Prince’s Golf Club’s Peter Wilson will once again give the Senior Open Championship his best shot.

‘Please don’t ruin our lovely village with more homes’

‘Please don’t ruin our lovely village with more homes’

A council has approved plans to build 37 homes on empty land, despite pleas from residents, who fear their village is morphing into a town.

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No survival stress

No survival stress

Skipper Jan Gray is taking a philosophical approach to out-of-form Sandwich Town’s Kent League Premier Division relegation concerns.

Noise and litter fears as water park reveals expansion plan

Noise and litter fears as water park reveals expansion plan

A water park is seeking to expand by creating a campsite and a training lake, but neighbours are divided over the plans.

‘He was a great friend to many people in this chamber’

‘He was a great friend to many people in this chamber’

Tributes have been paid to the county’s former education chief, Leyland Ridings, who has died aged 85.

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