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Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

19 April 2024

Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru have been held up over concerns about litter, pollution and noise.

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Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

19 April 2024

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

19 April 2024

Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.

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Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

19 April 2024

A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally been captured - in an Ikea bag.

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Village post office to close

Village post office to close

19 April 2024

The Post Office has confirmed that one of its branches will be closing following the resignation of a postmaster.

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Missing teen, 14, safely located

Missing teen, 14, safely located

19 April 2024

Police have thanked those who assisted with an appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl.

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

19 April 2024

An ex policeman who suffers with dementia and forgot to correctly display his blue badge has been handed a £95 fine for parking in a free car park.

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Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

19 April 2024

The family of a “genuine” and “caring” 37-year-old say his legacy will be in helping others, after starting charity fundraising in his name.

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New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

19 April 2024

Aerial photos show significant progress has been made on a new supermarket but the retailer says it’s not ready to open as planned.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

18 April 2024

A woman who claimed her male dominated employer failed to take into account she was suffering from the menopause has successfully sued them in court.

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Teenagers charged with arson after three cars destroyed in fire

Teenagers charged with arson after three cars destroyed in fire

18 April 2024

A pair of teenagers have been charged with arson after three cars were destroyed in a fire.

First-of-its-kind dog wash machine opens at country park

First-of-its-kind dog wash machine opens at country park

18 April 2024

A dog washing machine for mucky pups has been installed at a country park which is said to be the first of its kind in the county.

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

18 April 2024

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

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Three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash

Three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash

18 April 2024

A road was closed after a crash involving a car, van, motorbike and bus saw three people taken to hospital.

Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

18 April 2024

Volunteers are needed to help monitor five Kent prisons to check inmates are being treated fairly and humanely.

Intruder claimed to be police officer

Intruder claimed to be police officer

18 April 2024

A suspected burglar found in the home of a 90-year-old woman claimed to be a police officer.

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

‘We haven’t been able to get out’: Girls’ trip chaos in flood-hit Dubai

18 April 2024

A Kent woman caught in flood-hit Dubai has recounted the moment the storm struck and she feared she may be stuck in treacherous conditions.

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Company makes move to new £18m business park

Company makes move to new £18m business park

18 April 2024

A firm specialising in paint products for the automotive industry is among the first company’s to move to a new multi-million-pound business park.

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Picnic protest over car park extension plans

Picnic protest over car park extension plans

18 April 2024

Children and parents are to take part in a protest with a difference in a fight against plans to extend a car park onto a green space.

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