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The lost cinemas of an island

The lost cinemas of an island

It once boasted half a dozen cinemas - but now one part of Kent has nowhere dedicated to showing the latest releases. Here's what happened to them.

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Tears as relatives allowed back in care homes

Tears as relatives allowed back in care homes

'There wasn't a dry in the house' said one care worker as relatives were once again allowed in to meet loved ones in care homes.

Arriva set to axe island services

Arriva set to axe island services

Bus services are at risk in one part of Kent after Arriva announced it was looking to close a town centre hub and axe routes.

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When tap dancing on the bar was rewarded with pop

When tap dancing on the bar was rewarded with pop

A town centre pub could be demolished to make way for flats. Before it disappears, we take a look at memories of the centuries' old boozer.

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Council panned in 'toiletgate' saga

Council panned in 'toiletgate' saga

A council has been told off by the Local Government Ombudsman for not not listening to residents when it built new public loos on the seafront.

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Town blitzed by anti-Covid stickers

Town blitzed by anti-Covid stickers

A town spokesman has demanded that culprits who illegally fly-posted lampposts with anti-Covid stickers should be found and made to take them down.

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Incredible story of the Murad - the car which never was

Incredible story of the Murad - the car which never was

Inventor Wadia Murad was light years ahead of his time and planned to produce his new car in Kent. But then his dreams turned into a nightmare.

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Armed driver hunted after threatening pedestrian

Armed driver hunted after threatening pedestrian

Police have launched an appeal after a pedestrian was threatened with a weapon by a motorist.

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Terminally ill Ty ticks of bucket list wish

Terminally ill Ty ticks of bucket list wish

An eight-year-old boy battling terminal cancer was able to strike off something on his bucket list thanks to the community rallying together.

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ITV drama Too Close sees car crash off Kent bridge

ITV drama Too Close sees car crash off Kent bridge

Dramatic scenes of a car crashing off a bridge and into water took two weekends to film for ITV drama Too Close.

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Teens bailed after road rage attack

Teens bailed after road rage attack

Two teenagers have been bailed after a woman was taken to hospital with face and leg injuries following an attack.

Old council offices to get £1.5m facelift despite opposition

Old council offices to get £1.5m facelift despite opposition

Former district offices are to get a £1.5m revamp despite fears from councillors. Work must be completed by October to qualify for government cash.

Teen dies of 'exceptionally rare' heart disease

Teen dies of 'exceptionally rare' heart disease

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died suddenly have finally been given answers almost a year after his death.

Schoolgirl sexually assaulted in alleyway

Schoolgirl sexually assaulted in alleyway

A man who attacked a schoolgirl in an alleyway fled the scene when another person arrived.

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Businesses finally reopen as lockdown eases

Businesses finally reopen as lockdown eases

Pub gardens, hairdressers, shops and more are reopening today for the first time in months as lockdown eases.

Papa John's planned for town shop

Papa John's planned for town shop

A new national pizza chain may be coming to a Kent town after plan were submitted to the council.

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Exclusive: How Storm Aiden stopped filming ITV's new drama Too Close

Exclusive: How Storm Aiden stopped filming ITV's new drama Too Close

The producer of ITV's new mini-series Too Close has told how 50mph winds stopped filming a spectacular car crash scene at a bridge in Kent.

Council backs Dyslexia pledge

Council backs Dyslexia pledge

The Kent local authority has pledged to support people with dyslexia in its borough.

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New Kent to France freight route will create 100 jobs

New Kent to France freight route will create 100 jobs

A new freight-only service is to be launched between Kent and France, creating around 100 jobs.

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Council rules beach hut vision is 'unviable'

Council rules beach hut vision is 'unviable'

Plans to transform a former firing range with colourful cabins and a boating lake have been shot down.

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