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Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Work is finally underway to demolish two detached houses and replace them with a 64-bed care home labelled ‘an office block on a business park’.

‘We don’t want to be overlooked again - our roads are terrible!’

‘We don’t want to be overlooked again - our roads are terrible!’

Frustrated residents have drawn up a list of pothole-ridden roads they say require “urgent action” in their “forgotten” town.

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Illegal worker arrested as officers swoop on Indian restaurant

Illegal worker arrested as officers swoop on Indian restaurant

An illegal worker was arrested after immigration officers swooped on a curry house.

Burst pipe releases huge jet of water

Burst pipe releases huge jet of water

This is the moment a burst underground pipe sent water jetting more than 10 feet into the air flooding a road.

Popular park set for million pound revamp

Popular park set for million pound revamp

A popular park is set for a million-pound revamp as new plans for an overhaul of its facilities are revealed.

‘We moved here because it’s a lovely area - but catapult kids are spoiling it’

‘We moved here because it’s a lovely area - but catapult kids are spoiling it’

A furious dad has been left with a hefty bill after catapult-wielding vandals smashed his dining room window.

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Restaurant chain ‘better than Wetherspoons’ reveals Kent venture’s grand opening date

Restaurant chain ‘better than Wetherspoons’ reveals Kent venture’s grand opening date

Bosses at a bar chain said to be “better than Wetherspoon” will soon cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their latest Kent venture.

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Family-run farm shop to close after 28 years

Family-run farm shop to close after 28 years

Bosses at a family-run farm shop have announced it is closing its doors after 28 years in business.

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Star-studded church shuts as multi-million pound restoration project begins

Star-studded church shuts as multi-million pound restoration project begins

A church which has overseen a host of famous names ahead of its multi-million pound transformation has now closed its doors today.

Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

An air ambulance was called after a person was seriously injured in a crash on a major route.

Police close icy road after car ploughs into electricity pole

Police close icy road after car ploughs into electricity pole

A road is shut in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles, which saw one collide with an electricity pole.

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Village bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with 55 homes

Village bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with 55 homes

Plans have emerged to tear down a 1960s bungalow and build 55 new village homes in its place and on surrounding farmland.

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Leading Kent winemaker’s cafe plans approved

Leading Kent winemaker’s cafe plans approved

A winemaker’s plans to build a cafe at its vineyard have been given the green light amid concerns over its tumbling share price.

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Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

Is this Kent’s best high street?

Is this Kent’s best high street?

A great atmosphere, just four empty shops and no litter or chuggers - this high street is bucking the trend and is buzzing with shoppers.

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Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

Power outage after damaged overhead cables

Power outage after damaged overhead cables

Villagers were left without electricity after reports a car crashed into a power line.

‘It’s part of Kent’s history and on our school badges - they can’t just sell it off’

‘It’s part of Kent’s history and on our school badges - they can’t just sell it off’

Villagers are fighting to save a historic windmill they say is part of the fabric of their community as a council plans to sell it off.

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Luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum to be built in village

Luxury housing estate with rocking horse museum to be built in village

Ambitious plans that will see luxury new homes, a rocking horse museum and workshop, cafe, and farm shop built on disused land have been approved.

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‘Huge sadness’ as fireworks display cancelled

‘Huge sadness’ as fireworks display cancelled

A popular fireworks display will not take place this year due to building work.

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