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High-tech water butts could help stop sewage spills

High-tech water butts could help stop sewage spills

17 January 2024

Water butts, some with high-tech solar panel systems, could be the answer to sewage spills into the sea and Kent’s rivers.

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‘I grew up in a children’s home - don’t judge them’

‘I grew up in a children’s home - don’t judge them’

17 January 2024

A mother, who lost both her parents when she was 11, is calling on people not to vilify children who could move into a care home next door to them.

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Smash on main route prompts delays in both directions

Smash on main route prompts delays in both directions

16 January 2024

A smash on main route is causing delays and heavy traffic in both directions.

‘Our kids love wildlife park - but it feels like they’re pushing us out’

‘Our kids love wildlife park - but it feels like they’re pushing us out’

16 January 2024

Parents of disabled children say they are being “pushed out” by a Kent zoo after new restrictions were placed on carer passes to tackle ticket fraud.

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‘She was surprised people treated her like royalty because she was mayor'

‘She was surprised people treated her like royalty because she was mayor'

15 January 2024

A town’s former mayor has died aged 81 and her funeral takes place later this month.

Woman seriously injured in bike crash

Woman seriously injured in bike crash

15 January 2024

A woman suffered serious injuries and was taken to a London hospital following a motorbike crash.

Flood alerts issued for swathes of Kent coastline

Flood alerts issued for swathes of Kent coastline

14 January 2024

High tides are expected to cause flooding in sections of Kent’s coastline overnight.

‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

14 January 2024

Plans to designate a popular country park as a nature reserve have been ruled out, leaving campaigners "desperately disappointed".

‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

14 January 2024

A pub described as “the soul of the village” has been granted extended hours to sell alcohol and play music - despite neighbours’ noise complaints.

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Storm-damaged pier set to fully reopen this month

Storm-damaged pier set to fully reopen this month

10 January 2024

A Kent pier is set to fully reopen in the coming weeks - months after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.

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Man, 19, arrested after girl suffers broken leg in suspected ‘hit-and-run’

Man, 19, arrested after girl suffers broken leg in suspected ‘hit-and-run’

10 January 2024

A man has been arrested after a teenage girl suffered a broken leg in a suspected hit-and-run.

Town centre car park shuts for good

Town centre car park shuts for good

09 January 2024

A town centre car park has closed for good to make way for a major multimillion-pound redevelopment.

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‘End of an era’ as country pub shuts until further notice

‘End of an era’ as country pub shuts until further notice

08 January 2024

The landlord of an 18th-century pub known for its Sunday lunches has closed the business in a move he called “the end of an era”.

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'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

08 January 2024

A frustrated businessman wants to install cameras in his car park to stop rogue drivers hogging his customers’ spaces.

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Farm-turned-restaurant awarded Michelin Guide spot

Farm-turned-restaurant awarded Michelin Guide spot

05 January 2024

Proud Italian restaurant owners are celebrating after winning a spot in the Michelin Guide after opening for just 18 months.

‘Does downing a vegan beer in the pub mean I’m doing Veganuary?’

‘Does downing a vegan beer in the pub mean I’m doing Veganuary?’

05 January 2024

Secret Drinker is back on the sauce already at a great British pub with staff from every corner of the globe

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Kent punter downing yard of ale goes viral

Kent punter downing yard of ale goes viral

02 January 2024

Footage of a punter necking a yard of ale in one attempt has gone viral with more than 1.2 million views.

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Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

Kent’s runs and races to sign up for in 2024

31 December 2023

Whether you want to get fitter or raise money for charity, signing up for a 5k or fun run could be just the motivation you need.

‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

30 December 2023

A “dull and unwanted” court abandoned for eight years could be used for padel tennis, the activity sweeping the country.

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

30 December 2023

The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.

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