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‘We haven’t moved on from Covid - we still need answers’

‘We haven’t moved on from Covid - we still need answers’

11 December 2023

Families who lost loved ones in the pandemic tell KentOnline they hope the Covid-19 inquiry will bring closure as well as answers.

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We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

We followed a lost railway line to the door of a cosy country pub

10 December 2023

Our reporter embarked on a six-mile stroll across a somewhat slippery country route – and discovered some fascinating Kentish history along the way.

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One of town’s oldest pubs to be ‘brought back to life’

One of town’s oldest pubs to be ‘brought back to life’

08 December 2023

Eye-catching CGIs have been released showing how a historic derelict pub will be returned to its former glory with a huge renovation project.

Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

07 December 2023

Two adorable lion cubs hand-reared by Kent animal park owner Damian Aspinall have moved to a public enclosure for the first time.

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Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024

06 December 2023

A much-loved air show will be scrapped next year as the Red Arrows are unable to attend.

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Deadly bluetongue cases rise as control zone expands

Deadly bluetongue cases rise as control zone expands

06 December 2023

Farmers could face fines or jail for moving livestock as cases of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus rise.

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

Release date and trailer for new TV drama shot in Kent revealed

04 December 2023

The trailer and release date of a new drama series which saw a street turned into a “crime scene” and several scenes shot in Kent have been revealed.

‘It’s one of the last live-music venue in town – let’s not be ruled by older generation’

‘It’s one of the last live-music venue in town – let’s not be ruled by older generation’

04 December 2023

A bid by a live-music venue to stay open later has been backed by some residents – but others say drunk customers cause a “public nuisance”.

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Mum's heartbreak at sudden death of ‘caring and talented’ son, 23

Mum's heartbreak at sudden death of ‘caring and talented’ son, 23

04 December 2023

A devastated mum who found her “kind and loving” son dead at home says she is certain he did not take his own life.

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'These houses will destroy our wildlife – and we'll lose the fabulous views'

'These houses will destroy our wildlife – and we'll lose the fabulous views'

03 December 2023

Neighbours fear they will “lose their fabulous views” after plans for eight new houses were given the green light.

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‘It's great they're doing something with it, but 10 flats is too many!'

‘It's great they're doing something with it, but 10 flats is too many!'

02 December 2023

Plans to transform a rundown former care home into 10 flats have been approved, despite fears over parking and intensity.

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‘Monstrous solar farm will see our house prices tumble’

‘Monstrous solar farm will see our house prices tumble’

02 December 2023

Divisive plans for a “monstrous” solar farm to be built around a village could knock tens of thousands of pounds off property prices, residents fear.

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Set back over calls for nuclear future in Kent

Set back over calls for nuclear future in Kent

30 November 2023

Councillors have been accused of “ambushing” calls for a future in nuclear energy at a former power plant site in Kent.

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Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?

Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?

30 November 2023

Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?

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New route for popular seafront walkway as work continues

New route for popular seafront walkway as work continues

30 November 2023

A popular seafront walkway currently being upgraded will follow a slightly tweaked route when it reopens next month.

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Beach huts damaged as vandals cut padlocks

Beach huts damaged as vandals cut padlocks

28 November 2023

Beach hut owners have been told to be on their guard after a number of padlocks were cut.

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Hated seafront hoarding set to finally come down

Hated seafront hoarding set to finally come down

28 November 2023

An “enormous” hoarding surrounding an axed seafront development will be taken down early next year, council bosses have revealed.

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Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89

28 November 2023

An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.

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Kent animal park slashes opening hours

Kent animal park slashes opening hours

27 November 2023

Bosses at an animal park have cut the site’s opening hours to just three days a week over the next four months.

'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

26 November 2023

A food truck owner says the reputation of the cafe next door, which closed due to poor hygiene reports, is dragging down his five-star business.

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