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Plans for sprawling leisure complex on abandoned ‘Amazon site’

Plans for sprawling leisure complex on abandoned ‘Amazon site’

11 April 2024

A huge development featuring three tennis courts, four swimming pools and a spa could be built on land previously earmarked for an Amazon warehouse.

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Young dad ploughed into couple at 80mph while ‘showing off’ in BMW

Young dad ploughed into couple at 80mph while ‘showing off’ in BMW

11 April 2024

A dad-of-two who was showing off and speeding in his BMW when it crashed into a young couple walking their dog has been jailed.

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Bus damaged in crash

Bus damaged in crash

10 April 2024

A road was cordoned off and emergency services dashed to help after a bus crash.

Stained glass window depicting Jesus smashed

Stained glass window depicting Jesus smashed

10 April 2024

A church remains shut after a vase was thrown at one of its windows, leaving a hole in the middle of the image of Christ.

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Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

Girl, 9, distraught after finding kitten ‘decapitated’ behind home

10 April 2024

A young girl was left horrified after finding her kitten headless behind her home in a suspected attack by a cat killer.

‘You want to boost tourism - why are you shutting the visitor centre then?’

‘You want to boost tourism - why are you shutting the visitor centre then?’

10 April 2024

A four-year plan to improve part of Kent and make it more attractive to visitors has been questioned by some after recent cost-cutting measures.

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Stray puppy dies after being found in poor condition

Stray puppy dies after being found in poor condition

10 April 2024

A dog warden has been left with a “broken heart” following the death of an “underweight” cane corse found straying in a village.

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Lifeboat and helicopter scrambled to 'man overboard'

Lifeboat and helicopter scrambled to 'man overboard'

10 April 2024

RNLI and coastguard crews were called out to a “man overboard” signal but it turned out to be a false alarm.

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

10 April 2024

Thousands of members of a mosque have broken their month-long fast as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.

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Retirement home proposed for parkland

Retirement home proposed for parkland

10 April 2024

A specialist developer of retirement homes is planning a new 50-home complex.

Government ‘must order’ clean-up of woods piled high with rubbish

Government ‘must order’ clean-up of woods piled high with rubbish

10 April 2024

Nature conservation organisations have joined forces to urge the government to demand an immediate clean-up of a historic Kent woodland.

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Fire and damage at vandal-hit public toilet

Fire and damage at vandal-hit public toilet

10 April 2024

Disturbing photos show the aftermath of a vandal-hit public toilet after a fire broke out.

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Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

Murder trial hears pub landlord told 999 operator ‘I’ve just been stabbed’

10 April 2024

A murder trial jury has been told a pub landlord was on the phone to police when he was fatally stabbed by his ex sister-in-law.

Lioness inspires new girls’ football team

Lioness inspires new girls’ football team

10 April 2024

A girls under 10s team who’ve been playing competitive football for the first time say they have been inspired by Kent-born footballer Alessia Russo.

‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

10 April 2024

A 75-year-old glass merchant, who hardly ever takes a day off work, is celebrating six decades in his job.

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‘This isn’t the place we moved to’: Residents’ noise and traffic hell after landslip closure

‘This isn’t the place we moved to’: Residents’ noise and traffic hell after landslip closure

10 April 2024

One year on from a landslide which closed a major road, residents and businesses have been left counting the financial, emotional and physical costs.

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‘Ugly’ ventilation units ‘destroying iconic Kent view’ to be moved

‘Ugly’ ventilation units ‘destroying iconic Kent view’ to be moved

10 April 2024

“Unsightly” and controversial ventilation units ruining one of the most iconic views in Britain are set to be moved.

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Owl sanctuary home to Paul O’Grady’s pets under threat

Owl sanctuary home to Paul O’Grady’s pets under threat

09 April 2024

Bosses at an owl sanctuary which looks after two of Paul O’Grady’s pets are appealing for help as the site comes under threat of closure.

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Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

Pub named best in Kent just six months after opening

09 April 2024

A family-run business has seen one of its pubs named the best in Kent for the third year running.

Kent attractions make VisitEngland tourism award finals

Kent attractions make VisitEngland tourism award finals

09 April 2024

Four attractions in the county have made it to the finals of the VisitEngland awards.

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