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'I don't get the appeal of tourism - it's all crowds, traffic and dreadful tea'

'I don't get the appeal of tourism - it's all crowds, traffic and dreadful tea'

17 May 2024

As the weather warms up, columnist Melissa Todd dreads the arrival of hordes of visitors - and questions the appeal of tourism as a whole.

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Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

17 May 2024

The petrolhead behind Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school says he will continue to operate the new track - despite not having planning permission.

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‘They told me my daughter was fine – the next day she was dead’

‘They told me my daughter was fine – the next day she was dead’

16 May 2024

An NHS trust has admitted mistakes in the care of a six-year-old who died just days after being sent home from A&E.

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The Kent Wetherspoon pub ranked second best in UK

The Kent Wetherspoon pub ranked second best in UK

16 May 2024

One of Kent’s Wetherspoon pubs has been listed as the second-best ‘Spoons’ in the country, according to new research.

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Three arrests after man seriously injured in stabbing

Three arrests after man seriously injured in stabbing

16 May 2024

A man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition and three people have been arrested after a stabbing in the early hours.

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Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills

Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills

15 May 2024

The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has been slashed this year as sewage discharges continue to plague the shores.

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The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

The story of one of Kent’s most controversial projects - and what the future could hold

15 May 2024

Exactly 10 years since Ann Gloag closed Manston Airport, we look back at its recent past and ask will we ever be able to fly from there again?

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Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

14 May 2024

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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Woman hit by van at shopping centre flown to London hospital

Woman hit by van at shopping centre flown to London hospital

14 May 2024

A woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van at a busy shopping centre.

Suspected flasher charged after ‘exposing himself in town centre car park’

Suspected flasher charged after ‘exposing himself in town centre car park’

14 May 2024

A suspect has been charged after allegedly exposing himself in a town centre car park.

Contraflow ‘nightmare’ to end eight weeks early

Contraflow ‘nightmare’ to end eight weeks early

14 May 2024

A hated £4.4 million roadwork scheme is set to finish eight weeks early – bringing an end to “nightmare” traffic for drivers.

26 passengers got on seven buses in one hour - should revived service stay?

26 passengers got on seven buses in one hour - should revived service stay?

14 May 2024

We visited a reopened park and ride service as a debate rages over whether running the double-decker diesel buses is bad for the environment.

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Kent’s beachfront houses with stunning sea views

Kent’s beachfront houses with stunning sea views

14 May 2024

Soak up the sun from these spectacular seaside properties that are on the market in Kent right now.

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Who’s playing at Dreamland this summer?

Who’s playing at Dreamland this summer?

14 May 2024

Find out which big names will be joining the likes of Becky Hill, Bryan Adams and Madness at the Kent coast this summer.

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New CCTV images released in missing teen search

New CCTV images released in missing teen search

13 May 2024

Police have released CCTV images of a missing teenager as they remain concerned for her welfare.

Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

13 May 2024

A checkout assistant missing half her left arm says being able to use a bionic hand would be "life-changing".

Doctors overwhelmed with patients when girl who died from sepsis discharged

Doctors overwhelmed with patients when girl who died from sepsis discharged

13 May 2024

Hospital doctors were overwhelmed with a surge of patients when a six-year-old who died of sepsis was discharged, an inquest heard.

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Three taken to hospital after crash on major route

Three taken to hospital after crash on major route

13 May 2024

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy route.

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

11 May 2024

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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