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Quick-thinking crew stop bin lorry blaze

27 September 2024
Quick-thinking crew stop bin lorry blaze

A warning not to throw batteries into waste bins has been issued after rubbish was spotted smouldering in the back of a refuse lorry.

Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

27 September 2024
Thief who tried to gouge out a police officer’s eyes jailed

A prolific shoplifter who tried to gouge out the eyes of a police officer when he was being arrested has been jailed.

‘No-swim’ warning at beach remains in place after sewage release

26 September 2024
‘No-swim’ warning at beach remains in place after sewage release

A “no-swim” warning remains on a Kent beach after water quality remained below the required standard.

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Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

26 September 2024
Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

The Duchess of Edinburgh marked a huge milestone for a global champagne producer by officially opening its new winery.

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Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

25 September 2024
Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

A former Kent MP has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors following his devastating battle.

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Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

21 September 2024
Controversial plans for 140 homes approved despite safety fears

Plans to build 140 new homes have been approved three years after the scheme was initially submitted, despite concerns over safety and loss of land.

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Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

18 September 2024
Unclear future for huge seafront project as developer leaves scheme

Developers leading the transformation of a historic seafront landmark have made a shock announcement they have quit the project.

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Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

18 September 2024
Thieves steal £13k worth of electric bikes from shop

Several electric bikes worth £65,000 have been reported stolen during a break-in at a town centre shop.

Traders blast more roadworks in ‘forgotten part of town centre’

17 September 2024
Traders blast more roadworks in ‘forgotten part of town centre’

A frustrated trader says roadworks blocking part of his street have made it a forgotten part of town and stopped visitors coming to his shop.

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‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

17 September 2024
‘Upset and frustration’ as vandals smash shop windows

Staff at a town centre shop have been left upset and frustrated after vandals used a wooden stick to smash its windows.

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Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

16 September 2024
Former bank’s transformation into ice cream shop

An international gelato chain has unveiled plans for its first Kent store which will open later this year inside a former high street bank.

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Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes

16 September 2024
Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes

Controversial plans for a sewage treatment plant to serve almost 6,000 new homes will now be ruled on by a government planning inspector.

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Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

14 September 2024
Visitor hotspot unveils plans for ‘much-needed’ cafe

A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new cafe to cater for the growing number of visitors to its popular vineyard.

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Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

13 September 2024
Plans refused to turn building into one of Kent’s biggest HMOs

Plans to transform a disused student accommodation block into one of Kent’s biggest houses in multiple occupation have been refused.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

12 September 2024
‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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'Thieves stole £30k roof from my Martello Tower holiday home’

09 September 2024
'Thieves stole £30k roof from my Martello Tower holiday home’

Thieves stole metal worth £30k from a historic landmark being revamped into a holiday home.

Double tragedy as police probe two deaths on railway

06 September 2024
Double tragedy as police probe two deaths on railway

Police are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found on Kent’s railway network today, just hours apart.

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Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

04 September 2024
Pregnant woman among 12 who drowned after boat capsized in Channel

A pregnant woman and six children were among the group of people who died after their boat sank trying to cross the English Channel.

Cars 'could queue in fields' to avoid chaos on Kent roads

02 September 2024
Cars 'could queue in fields' to avoid chaos on Kent roads

Traffic bound for the Channel ports could be “stacked” in fields to avoid chaos on Kent’s roads when new EU border checks come in, reports say.

Furious developer brands council “short-sighted” after plans for eco-friendly flats refused

01 September 2024
Furious developer brands council “short-sighted” after plans for eco-friendly flats refused

A furious developer claims a council is “afraid of change” after plans for an eco-friendly block of flats with ‘living walls’ were rejected.

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