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Who are pricey Kent new-builds for?

05 February 2022
Who are pricey Kent new-builds for?

Building more homes is said to be the answer to the housing crisis - but how many of these new-builds are suited to families in Kent?

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'Our roads can't cope with 4,000 new homes'

31 January 2022
'Our roads can't cope with 4,000 new homes'

Hundreds of residents fear a new 'garden city' will see traffic grind to a halt along already-busy routes.

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Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

24 January 2022
Harder to stop new developments as housing targets missed

Speculative housing schemes across several districts are now more likely to be given the go-ahead, after councils failed to hit new homes targets.

Thief threw bottle at shop worker and spat in police officers' faces

21 January 2022
Thief threw bottle at shop worker and spat in police officers' faces

A prolific shoplifter assaulted a shop worker, spat in the faces of two police officers and urinated on his cell door.

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Kent chippy's controversial TikTok video goes viral

21 January 2022
Kent chippy's controversial TikTok video goes viral

A video of fish and chips being served up with a controversial extra has been watched almost four million times and sparked huge debate.

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School football team reach county final

19 January 2022
School football team reach county final

A school football team from Thanet have made it to the final of a countywide competition.

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Attempted burglary after puppies advertised on Facebook

17 January 2022
Attempted burglary after puppies advertised on Facebook

Two men who tried to break into a property are believed to have been targeting some puppies which had been advertised for sale on Facebook.

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Opening date for new store at shopping centre revealed

17 January 2022
Opening date for new store at shopping centre revealed

Bosses have confirmed when they will be welcoming the first customers to a new store at a popular shopping centre.

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Has Kent really been 'concreted over' with new homes?

17 January 2022
Has Kent really been 'concreted over' with new homes?

New figures reveal a huge difference in the number of new-builds sold across Kent – with some districts having almost 10 times more than others.

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‘Go door-to-door to boost vaccine uptake'

14 January 2022
‘Go door-to-door to boost vaccine uptake'

NHS chiefs should send out vaccinators door-to-door in some of Kent's most deprived areas to increase uptake, says a councillor.

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IKEA responds to new Kent store rumours

11 January 2022
IKEA responds to new Kent store rumours

IKEA bosses have responded to rumours they are eyeing up a location in Kent for a new store.

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Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

08 January 2022
Covid patients soar - as 60% in parts of Kent not had booster

Covid patient numbers in Kent have almost doubled in a week - as the booster roll-out stalls in some parts of the county.

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Chaos on roads as wild weather hits Kent

08 January 2022
Chaos on roads as wild weather hits Kent

There have been a number of crashes on Kent's roads this morning as heavy rain and strong winds hit the county.

Police helicopter joins search for person amid concerns for welfare

08 January 2022
Police helicopter joins search for person amid concerns for welfare

A police helicopter has assisted in a search following concerns for the welfare of a person.

Thieves stealing from cars on new-build estate

30 December 2021
Thieves stealing from cars on new-build estate

Police are investigating after items were stolen from cars in late-night raids at a housing development over the Christmas period.

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Former teacher's fitness app making £1m a year

20 December 2021
Former teacher's fitness app making £1m a year

A Kent vlogger with 2.1m YouTube subscribers has launched a new venture which is proving even more successful.

The grisly tale of the skull locked away in Kent vault

18 December 2021
The grisly tale of the skull locked away in Kent vault

Chopped off, parboiled and smuggled to Kent - this is the story behind the skull locked away in a vault for years.

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Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

14 December 2021
Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

Numerous complaints of drug misuse, excess noise and disturbances have led to a closure order being secured for a flat.

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Boy requires surgery after swallowing magnets

14 December 2021
Boy requires surgery after swallowing magnets

A dad is warning other parents not to buy toys with magnets after his son swallowed them and ended up requiring surgery.

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Is this Kent's most festive house?

12 December 2021
Is this Kent's most festive house?

A 67-year-old grandad has covered his house from floor to roof in Christmas lights for a cause very close to his heart.

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