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Afghan asylum seeker teens arrested after alleged rape at school

13 February 2023
Afghan asylum seeker teens arrested after alleged rape at school

Four teenage asylum seekers have been arrested following the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl at a Kent school.

The changing face of a town's high street

11 February 2023
The changing face of a town's high street

Beauty salons might have helped this town keep up appearances but many miss a high street where you could buy "everything and anything".

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Kent songwriter Kid Harpoon wins at BRIT Awards

10 February 2023
Kent songwriter Kid Harpoon wins at BRIT Awards

Kid Harpoon will be crowned the BRIT Awards' Songwriter of the Year, following his work on the GRAMMY award winning album Harry's House.

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Competition to name development at former police station

31 January 2023
Competition to name development at former police station

People are being asked to name a new complex of retirement flats – just don't suggest "Flatty McFlatface".

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When town was shopping capital of Kent

28 January 2023
When town was shopping capital of Kent

From top department stores to specialist music outlets, we look back at some of The County Town's lost shopping treasure troves.

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Village club named best in the country

27 January 2023
Village club named best in the country

A village's community pub has been named club of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale.

Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

25 January 2023
Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

Going going, gone... the price could go through the roof when this former munitions store, believed to be Napoleonic, goes under the hammer.

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Musicians and fans 'rally for Riley'

24 January 2023
Musicians and fans 'rally for Riley'

Bands and fans raised £6,000, to help producer Jim Riley save and relocate musical 'institution' Ranscombe Studios.

Road closed for five weeks due to gas works

23 January 2023
Road closed for five weeks due to gas works

Road closures are due to be enforced until March, while work is carried out to upgrade old gas mains.

Frank Turner performs at 'best little venue in the world' in its 30th year

22 January 2023
Frank Turner performs at 'best little venue in the world' in its 30th year

Songwriter Frank Turner led the celebrations to mark the Forum's 30th year, before singing its praises as the 'ideal grassroots venue'.

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Council leader slams efforts to erect 85ft mast

20 January 2023
Council leader slams efforts to erect 85ft mast

Residents and council members are working to block repeated efforts by contractors to erect a 5G mast.

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Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

20 January 2023
Controversial drive-thru in Asda car park approved

Plans to transform part of an Asda car park into a drive-thru, tipped to be KFC, have been approved.

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'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

20 January 2023
'It's like they're making Jumanji 3'

The near relentless sound of pile-driving at the London Gateway is taking a psychological toll on communities across the Thames in north Kent.

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Guerilla tactics used in phone mast fight

18 January 2023
Guerilla tactics used in phone mast fight

Residents blocked in contractors vehicles to stop them erecting an 85 foot phone mast without proper consultation.

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Delays after town centre lorry breakdown

18 January 2023
Delays after town centre lorry breakdown

Drivers are facing delays after a lorry broke down on a one-way system this morning.

Only Fools and Horses star has life-saving surgery

16 January 2023
Only Fools and Horses star has life-saving surgery

Kent actor Patrick Murray has spoken out after a cancer operation, and says he hopes to revive the sitcom that made him famous.

'The Beatles are playing - they're supposed to be really good'

15 January 2023
'The Beatles are playing - they're supposed to be really good'

We speak to people who remember the Beatles trips to Kent 60 years ago.

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Planners forced to defend £34m leisure centre scheme

10 January 2023
Planners forced to defend £34m leisure centre scheme

Councillors have hit back at critics who say plans for a new multi-million pound leisure centre have been rushed through.

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Home Office answers asylum seeker rumours

10 January 2023
Home Office answers asylum seeker rumours

Suggestions a closed hotel is being used to house refugees have been addressed by staff and Home Office officials.

Video shows driver doubling speed limit

09 January 2023
Video shows driver doubling speed limit

Police say a driver apologised and had no excuse, after being caught travelling at 83mph in a 40mph zone.

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