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'Horrendous' bid to turn historic building into ‘modern’ nail bar

10 March 2023
'Horrendous' bid to turn historic building into ‘modern’ nail bar

Plans to turn a historic high street building into a nail bar with a “more modern and appealing” shopfront have been blasted as “horrendous”.

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'We're in shock - we all thought he was indestructible'

08 March 2023
'We're in shock - we all thought he was indestructible'

A family has paid tribute to an 86-year-old former pub landlord who collapsed after a shift at a supermarket.

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Former home of Cathedral Deans on market for £2.75m

07 March 2023
Former home of Cathedral Deans on market for £2.75m

An "exceptional and intriguing" historic house where the Deans of Canterbury Cathedral once retreated to the countryside has been put up for sale.

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'It left us in shock and horror - we don't want these changes'

04 March 2023
'It left us in shock and horror - we don't want these changes'

A chorus of complaints is echoing around a Cathedral after a new “equality and inclusion policy” was launched for its boy choristers.

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Britain's smallest town in David and Goliath battle against bypass

02 March 2023
Britain's smallest town in David and Goliath battle against bypass

Plans for a controversial new bypass are being fought by residents who fear it will "destroy ancient woodland" near their town.

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Striking teachers take to streets as schools close again

02 March 2023
Striking teachers take to streets as schools close again

Teachers are striking for the second time in a month in a row over pay, forcing some schools to close or cancel classes.

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Sadness at death of foster carer and community champion

01 March 2023
Sadness at death of foster carer and community champion

A much-loved foster carer and dedicated councillor has been described as a “tremendous force for good” following her death.

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School head tells parents: 'Social media is not our problem'

27 February 2023
School head tells parents: 'Social media is not our problem'

A school has issued a damning report on the effect social media has on pupils - but will no longer settle disputes involving online platforms.

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Grieving son to knock down burger hut and start again to honour mum

23 February 2023
Grieving son to knock down burger hut and start again to honour mum

A man whose mum and sister died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning says he will pull down the burger hut where he tragically found them dead.

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Archbishop denounced as church's world leader over same-sex marriage stance

21 February 2023
Archbishop denounced as church's world leader over same-sex marriage stance

Global church leaders say the Archbishop of Canterbury is not considered to be their leader over a ruling to allow blessings for same-sex couples.

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How coffee van grew into multi-million pound chain spreading across Kent

20 February 2023
How coffee van grew into multi-million pound chain spreading across Kent

An entrepreneur has revealed how he transformed a coffee van that toured business parks into a growing chain turning over more than £2 million.

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Hundreds on beach as balloons released for tragic mum and daughter

15 February 2023
Hundreds on beach as balloons released for tragic mum and daughter

Huge crowds have gathered on a Kent beach to release balloons in memory of a mum and daughter who died in a tragic accident in a burger hut.

Tributes pour in for mum and daughter ahead of balloon release

15 February 2023
Tributes pour in for mum and daughter ahead of balloon release

Hundreds of heartfelt tributes have flooded in as the community reels from the tragic deaths of a much-loved mum and daughter in a burger hut.

Man finds mum and teen sister dead in burger van horror

14 February 2023
Man finds mum and teen sister dead in burger van horror

A distraught son has been left heartbroken after finding his mum and teenage sister dead inside his burger van this morning.

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'Mindless' vandals torch children's play park

14 February 2023
'Mindless' vandals torch children's play park

Residents have spoken of their outrage after "mindless" vandals set fire to children's play equipment.

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Transformation of huge high street Debenhams can finally start

10 February 2023
Transformation of huge high street Debenhams can finally start

The redevelopment of a former Debenhams site is expected to be given the green light with the lifting of the final barrier to work getting underway.

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Huge chunk of historic Kent forest goes up for sale

04 February 2023
Huge chunk of historic Kent forest goes up for sale

A 64-acre chunk of countryside has been put on the market for £475,000, including an area with "development possibilities".

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'Everyone is totally cheesed off after 40 power cuts - why do they keep happening?'

03 February 2023
'Everyone is totally cheesed off after 40 power cuts - why do they keep happening?'

Villagers plagued by dozens of power cuts in the space of a few months are demanding compensation from grid bosses over the "unacceptable" service.

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D-day after six-year fight over controversial housing estate bid

02 February 2023
D-day after six-year fight over controversial housing estate bid

A six-year battle to build a controversial housing estate is set to finally come to an end this month.

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Dates confirmed for Kent's biggest beer festival

01 February 2023
Dates confirmed for Kent's biggest beer festival

Organisers of the historic hop festival which nearly had to be scrapped at the last minute last year have confirmed it will return in 2023.

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