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Rising river levels prompt flood alert

Rising river levels prompt flood alert

01 March 2024

People have been warned flooding is possible after heavy rainfall led to rising river levels.

Multiple vehicles come off road after series of 'crashes' on A2

Multiple vehicles come off road after series of 'crashes' on A2

01 March 2024

Footage shows numerous vehicles with their hazard lights on that had come off the road.

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Traffic zones scrapped and 2,000 homes set for near uni

Traffic zones scrapped and 2,000 homes set for near uni

01 March 2024

A city’s controversial traffic zoning plans will be scrapped while new land is earmarked for thousands of homes.

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Footage of leisure centre’s ‘exciting’ £8m revamp released

Footage of leisure centre’s ‘exciting’ £8m revamp released

01 March 2024

New drone footage shows how a sports centre’s long-anticipated £8m overhaul is progressing a year on.

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NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

29 February 2024

Bosses at a Kent hospital trust are looking to reduce the number of admin workers in the face of financial pressures.

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Tractor convoy to crawl through city as fourth Kent protest planned

Tractor convoy to crawl through city as fourth Kent protest planned

29 February 2024

Farmers will take part in another go-slow convoy this weekend, the fourth in a matter of weeks, to protest against cheap imports.

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Controversial silent disco only raises £10,000 for Cathedral coffers

Controversial silent disco only raises £10,000 for Cathedral coffers

29 February 2024

A divisive silent disco at a cathedral may wind up bringing in just £10,000 – as bosses admit it’s not certain another one could be held.

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The Kent branches of The Body Shop to stay open – and those facing axe

The Kent branches of The Body Shop to stay open – and those facing axe

29 February 2024

Several branches of cosmetic giant The Body Shop are set to remain open in parts of Kent – but three are to close for good.

Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

Popular Kent music festival to return after five years

29 February 2024

International stars, local bands and DJs are being lined up for the return of a Kent music festival after an absence of five years.

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'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

'All rules followed' in Milton Manor saga - but some councillors call for further probe

29 February 2024

The inclusion of an ex-councillor’s estate in a draft Local Plan could yet be investigated further despite a review finding all rules were followed.

Musical royalty returns to the county

Musical royalty returns to the county

29 February 2024

The pop princesses of sell-out musical SIX are back on stage for a nationwide tour, including two Kent theatres.

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

Flood warning issued after heavy rainfall

28 February 2024

The Environment Agency is warning of a high risk of flooding in a rural part of Kent.

Battery plan for giant Kent solar farm rejected after four-hour debate

Battery plan for giant Kent solar farm rejected after four-hour debate

28 February 2024

A battery safety plan for what is set to be the UK’s biggest solar farm has been rejected.

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A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

28 February 2024

An ambitious £22 million project designed to boost a city’s infrastructure and draw in crowds is set to start within months.

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Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

27 February 2024

A councillor temporarily suspended by his party after complaints from two women says ill health may prevent him from contesting the seat.

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

27 February 2024

A garden centre has hit the market for £1.45m after its owner unveiled fresh plans to build five homes on connected land.

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‘The queues are unacceptable – our Post Office is a joke’

‘The queues are unacceptable – our Post Office is a joke’

27 February 2024

Faulty technology and a staff shortage are causing the only Post Office in a Kent area to become a joke, say residents.

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Heartbreaking video shows baby gorilla clinging onto dead mother’s body

Heartbreaking video shows baby gorilla clinging onto dead mother’s body

26 February 2024

Heartbreaking footage shows a baby gorilla clinging to the body of his “wonderful” adopted mother after a brain tumour killed her.

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Controversy over ‘VIP’ retreats at Canterbury Cathedral

Controversy over ‘VIP’ retreats at Canterbury Cathedral

26 February 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury has become embroiled in a cash-for-access row after the church offered a £950 per person Easter retreat.

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Enjoy unlimited family days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

Enjoy unlimited family days out at Kent’s biggest wildlife parks

26 February 2024

We’re giving one lucky winner an annual family pass to Port Lympne and Howletts animal parks, plus a Mother’s Day afternoon tea.

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