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Free drinks and a hokey cokey - how Kent said goodbye to Wilko

06 October 2023
Free drinks and a hokey cokey - how Kent said goodbye to Wilko

The county’s last Wilko closed its doors for good yesterday – we went along to find out what staff and customers had been doing to mark the occasion.

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The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

06 October 2023
The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

Aerial images have been released showing the gradual changes to a major road layout as the multi-million-pound M2 junction five works continue.

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Asbestos investigation delays clearing of fly-tipped rubbish

03 October 2023
Asbestos investigation delays clearing of fly-tipped rubbish

Building material, leaking oil drums, and beer cans dumped in a country lane have not been cleared as there are fears there’s asbestos there too.

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Play area reopens after arson attack

03 October 2023
Play area reopens after arson attack

A climbing frame castle, which was torched by vandals, has been replaced with a new pirate ship for children to play onboard.

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Have your say on beach huts

02 October 2023
Have your say on beach huts

A draft policy that sets out how new beach huts could be provided, while making sure the current ones are maintained, has been published.

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New drone footage shows £25m leisure centre taking shape

30 September 2023
New drone footage shows £25m leisure centre taking shape

Aerial footage shows how much progress has been made on a multi-million-pound leisure centre which is set to open next year.

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School and nursery scoops another ‘outstanding’ Ofsted score

29 September 2023
School and nursery scoops another ‘outstanding’ Ofsted score

A primary school has been given top marks by the education watchdog.

Traffic on the M2 caused by two crashes

29 September 2023
Traffic on the M2 caused by two crashes

A woman involved in a three-vehicle-crash has been taken to hospital.

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Traffic chaos begins after closure of A249 slip road

29 September 2023
Traffic chaos begins after closure of A249 slip road

There are delays and queuing traffic for three miles on a dual carriageway in both directions due to the closure of a busy entry and exit slip road.

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Triathletes ‘bed-bound’ with sickness and diarrhoea after castle swim

29 September 2023
Triathletes ‘bed-bound’ with sickness and diarrhoea after castle swim

People taking part in an annual triathlon reported becoming unwell after taking part in the swimming leg of the race.

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UK's first-ever multi-charity shop opens at Bluewater

28 September 2023
UK's first-ever multi-charity shop opens at Bluewater

The Charity Super.Mkt, known as the department store for second-hand style, has opened its doors to shopping centre customers.

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Illegally dumped waste blocks road

28 September 2023
Illegally dumped waste blocks road

Stella Artois beer cans and leaking oil drums are amongst rubbish dumped along a country lane.

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‘It’s Oktoberfest every weekend here!’

28 September 2023
‘It’s Oktoberfest every weekend here!’

For this week’s Eat My Words, we headed to a show bar promising beer, cheer and bratwurst.

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Princess Kate visits Kent

27 September 2023
Princess Kate visits Kent

The Princess of Wales visited the county to join a family support session.

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Smoke seen rising from tracks as burst water main floods railway line

27 September 2023
Smoke seen rising from tracks as burst water main floods railway line

A burst water main under a railway bridge is causing delays for motorists and train commuters.

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Two-month roundabout closure begins

27 September 2023
Two-month roundabout closure begins

Starting from today a section of a busy roundabout will be closed until the end of November.

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Tolls for previously free tunnel revealed

26 September 2023
Tolls for previously free tunnel revealed

Motorists who use a tunnel on their daily commute could face a toll charge of as much as £8.50, according to approved road signs.

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Stray dog rescued from Scout camp got ‘caught in barbed wire’

25 September 2023
Stray dog rescued from Scout camp got ‘caught in barbed wire’

A young underweight dog rescued by a dog warden was seen wandering through a village during the early hours of today.

Drug-driving arrest after Audi with three blown-out tyres stopped

25 September 2023
Drug-driving arrest after Audi with three blown-out tyres stopped

A police unit stopped a vehicle after a beat team saw its “shredded” wheels.

Frustration as Dart Charge “issues” continue

24 September 2023
Frustration as Dart Charge “issues” continue

Motorists eligible for the Dartford Crossing’s Local Residents Discount Scheme have found they are unable to upload their documents to the website.

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