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Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Will farm access lead to bigger things?

Residents fear a proposed new entrance is the first step towards a housing estate.

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

'Why didn't Father Christmas come?'

Families were left disappointed when a promised visit from Santa and Mickey Mouse did not happen.

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Farming world says goodbye to veteran supporter

Prison visitor, volunteer hospital driver, farmer and Deputy Lieutenant, John Jennings was a man of many talents.

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Images released after taxi driver racially abused

Images released after taxi driver racially abused

Two pictures have been issued as police look for two men after a taxi driver was racially abused when he wouldn't offer them a lift.

'I see the students I used to usher to safety return as parents'

'I see the students I used to usher to safety return as parents'

Come gale force winds, heat waves and snow, lollipop lady Cindy Evans has performed her important role for thirty years.

No promises on new rail link

No promises on new rail link

The rail minister says passengers in Kent will have to wait until the new year for news on a long-awaited railway service.

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Planning process 'grossly unfair'

Planning process 'grossly unfair'

Objectors have been given just 25 days to respond to a controversial planning application for an egg farm.

Questions raised over appointment of planning battle lawyer

Questions raised over appointment of planning battle lawyer

A council has defended itself over the appointment of a lawyer at a planning inquiry into a controversial development.

New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

New Covid variant 'discovered in Kent'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says a new variant of Covid has been found which could explain soaring rates across Kent and the South East.

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Yet another sinkhole appears

Yet another sinkhole appears

There are calls for a halt to housebuilding as the latest in a series of holes opens up on land close to residential developments.

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Do you know this man?

Do you know this man?

Police want help following an early morning car break -in.

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Passenger fights for life as crash driver flees scene

Passenger fights for life as crash driver flees scene

Police are hunting a driver who fled the scene of a crash - leaving their passenger fighting for their life.

Care home's tear-jerker film sends message of hope

Care home's tear-jerker film sends message of hope

Staff and residents at a care home have joined forces to make an emotional yet uplifting Christmas film to reflect 2020.

More schools to close early due to coronavirus

More schools to close early due to coronavirus

Pupils at three more schools will be learning from home for the final week of term.

Miniature railway closure fear after vandals cause £10k damage

Miniature railway closure fear after vandals cause £10k damage

A society that's offered train rides on a miniature railway since 1950 has set up an online fundraiser for a new roof after it was damaged by vandals.

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Thousands oppose 'out of sight, out of mind' homes plan

Thousands oppose 'out of sight, out of mind' homes plan

Two MPs are backing residents in opposition to 2,000 homes on farmland, with a petition presented in the House of Commons.

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Mopeds found abandoned in park

Mopeds found abandoned in park

Police have identified the owner of one of the bikes which was stolen two days earlier.

'Our sadness at Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome storyline'

'Our sadness at Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome storyline'

A couple who have Down's Syndrome have hit out at a soap's controversial storyline on the issue which sees two characters decide on a termination.

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Abandoned horse adopted in time for Christmas

Abandoned horse adopted in time for Christmas

Warning distressing images: An abandoned pony was close to death before he was rescued and is now enjoying his new home.

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'Parking around here is chaos everyday'

'Parking around here is chaos everyday'

Residents near a school who are fed up with 'unbearable' parking conditions twice a day are calling for parents to be more considerate.

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