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‘Disgusting and smelly’ multi-storey car park set for £750,000 facelift

10 July 2025
‘Disgusting and smelly’ multi-storey car park set for £750,000 facelift

A “disgusting” 1970s multi-storey car park blighted by vandalism is set for a £750,000 makeover.

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Tournament to raise money in memory of teen who lost cancer battle

09 July 2025
Tournament to raise money in memory of teen who lost cancer battle

A two-day roller hockey contest is being staged in memory of one of Kent’s top young players, who died from bone cancer aged just 15.

High street rat-run to finally reopen after three-month closure

09 July 2025
High street rat-run to finally reopen after three-month closure

A rat-run used by thousands of motorists every day is set to finally reopen after work was completed on the town mayor’s house.

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‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

06 July 2025
‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

Two university pals have walked the 2,700-mile perimeter of England - but it’s taken them more than 20 years.

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Summer chaos fears as busy road to shut for SIX weeks with 22-mile diversion

05 July 2025
Summer chaos fears as busy road to shut for SIX weeks with 22-mile diversion

Fears are growing that the six-week closure of a busy main road will be a hammer blow to businesses and lead to a “summer of disruption” for drivers.

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‘People were outside screaming and watching their homes burn’

04 July 2025
‘People were outside screaming and watching their homes burn’

Today marks 10 years since one of Kent’s worst ever fires. We look back at the devastation of that day and ask if lessons have been learnt.

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Lifeboat station stalwart honoured by the King

02 July 2025
Lifeboat station stalwart honoured by the King

A long-serving volunteer with the RNLI has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for his dedication to the charity.

Pageant to celebrate life in Kent as it was 800 years ago

02 July 2025
Pageant to celebrate life in Kent as it was 800 years ago

A colourful and spectacular festival will take to the streets to celebrate the medieval pilgrims who flocked to Kent eight centuries ago.

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‘It’s a sign of the times’: Costa Coffee closes town centre cafe

01 July 2025
‘It’s a sign of the times’: Costa Coffee closes town centre cafe

Costa Coffee’s decision to close another town centre branch has been described as a “sign of the times” as businesses face increasing cost pressures.

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How secret millionaire’s legacy is revolutionising cancer treatment at Kent hospital

28 June 2025
How secret millionaire’s legacy is revolutionising cancer treatment at Kent hospital

Cancer treatment at a Kent hospital is set to be revolutionised thanks to the legacy of a remarkable pensioner, benefiting thousands of patients.

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‘It’s madness!’ Fears tax changes could cost Kent 5,000 jobs

26 June 2025
‘It’s madness!’ Fears tax changes could cost Kent 5,000 jobs

A farmer says he would be better off dying now to spare his family a £2 million inheritance tax bill before new rules come into force next April.

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Tributes to tour guide who welcomed tens of thousands of visitors

25 June 2025
Tributes to tour guide who welcomed tens of thousands of visitors

A highly respected tour guide who welcomed thousands of tourists to Kent with ‘boundless energy and a wonderful sense of humour’ has died.

Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

15 June 2025
Council ‘baffled’ by petition to stop trees being planted in orchard

A campaign to stop more trees being planted in a historic riverside orchard has left council bosses “baffled”.

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'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

15 June 2025
'She was only 13 - now people will know full story behind tragedy'

The full story of how so many lives were lost in one part of Kent 80 years ago is now displayed on a new plaque.

Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

14 June 2025
Third of swanky retirement flats still unsold - as prices slashed

Almost a third of the flats in a swanky Kent retirement living complex remain unsold - two years after they first went on the market.

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‘There are many alive today because of his courage’

12 June 2025
‘There are many alive today because of his courage’

Kent’s most decorated lifeboatman has died after 65 years of extraordinary bravery helping to save lives at sea.

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Bid to bring ‘Boris bikes’ scheme to Kent - but council can’t find operator

07 June 2025
Bid to bring ‘Boris bikes’ scheme to Kent - but council can’t find operator

Plans for a ‘Boris bikes’ type rental scheme aimed at cutting traffic congestion and pollution have failed to spark any interest from an operator.

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First look at new cafe in historic park - where large parts remain fenced off

06 June 2025
First look at new cafe in historic park - where large parts remain fenced off

A first glimpse shows how a new park cafe could look as part of a historic garden’s major revamp where large sections remain fenced off.

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‘Natural’ mentor who was passionate about his town dies aged 59

04 June 2025
‘Natural’ mentor who was passionate about his town dies aged 59

A former deputy mayor and driving instructor who was a “natural” mentor has sadly died aged just 59.

Widow reveals kebab shop to reopen after dad-of-five’s tragic death

03 June 2025
Widow reveals kebab shop to reopen after dad-of-five’s tragic death

The family of a “truly special” kebab shop owner and dad-of-five who died suddenly in April will reopen the business this week.

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