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Friends remember Claire Tiltman at eco-centre opening

26 May 2022
Friends remember Claire Tiltman at eco-centre opening

Former school pals paid an emotional tribute to murdered school girl Claire Tiltman at the opening of a new eco-friendly centre named in her memory.

Sports star returns to school with 'inspiring' message

24 May 2022
Sports star returns to school with 'inspiring' message

Champion sprinter Adam Gemili has returned to his former primary school in an effort to get kids more physically active after a drop during lockdown.

Will Crossrail ever come to Kent?

24 May 2022
Will Crossrail ever come to Kent?

As Elizabeth Line services finally launch after years of delays and added costs we look at the prospects of Kent getting its first station on the map.

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Trio jailed over county lines drug dealing

23 May 2022
Trio jailed over county lines drug dealing

Three man have been jailed for their role in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin following searches carried out on two properties.

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'It’s nice to have the medal back in the family'

23 May 2022
'It’s nice to have the medal back in the family'

A group of police officers have clubbed together to purchase a former colleague's long service medal after it was spotted being sold online.

Major £75m flats and cinema scheme scrapped

23 May 2022
Major £75m flats and cinema scheme scrapped

A major town centre regeneration scheme consisting of hundreds of homes and a cinema has been axed after developers insisted it needed to be bigger.

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Pier collapse just weeks after funding secured

20 May 2022
Pier collapse just weeks after funding secured

Part of a historic pier collapsed into the River Medway just weeks after funding had been allocated towards restoring it.

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'Common sense' solution offered over bamboo fence dispute

20 May 2022
'Common sense' solution offered over bamboo fence dispute

A council says it is providing a solution after a dispute emerged with social tenants ordered to remove fences screening their homes from bus users.

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Complaints after Ukraine flag flown next to windmill

20 May 2022
Complaints after Ukraine flag flown next to windmill

A parish council says it has received a small number of complaints said to be for 'political reasons' after flying a Ukraine flag next to a windmill.

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'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

20 May 2022
'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

Council tenants have been told to remove bamboo screens used to shield gardens and kids from the view of nosey bus users or face court action.

Local heroes named in civic awards

19 May 2022
Local heroes named in civic awards

Kent’s first black female magistrate, a youth music agency and a wheelchair rugby team were among those named at an event praising local volunteers.

Traveller group moved on from playing fields

19 May 2022
Traveller group moved on from playing fields

An unauthorised encampment has vacated a park after being ordered to leave just hours after camper vans were spotted on a nearby beauty spot.

Travellers pitch up on new ground

18 May 2022
Travellers pitch up on new ground

An unauthorised encampment has been spotted on a park just hours after a group was evicted from a heath following a court order.

Travellers evicted from heath

18 May 2022
Travellers evicted from heath

An unauthorised encampment set up on a heath has been removed following a court order.

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Plans to 'infill' lake to create thousands of homes

18 May 2022
Plans to 'infill' lake to create thousands of homes

Part of a lake could be raised and filled in as part of plans to deliver thousands of homes and a music and arts venue at Kent's new garden city.

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'This vehicle will make such a difference to our children'

17 May 2022
'This vehicle will make such a difference to our children'

A special needs school has become the first to invest in a new kind of adapted vehicle to ensure disabled students can access the loo on the go.

Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

14 May 2022
Panto dame appears on Britain's Got Talent

A pantomime dame and drag performer has appeared on the hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent as it returns to our screens after the pandemic.

Coastguard called to 'suspicious hissing object'

12 May 2022
Coastguard called to 'suspicious hissing object'

The discovery of a 'suspicious object' making a hissing sound on the beach prompted a large response from emergency services including the coastguard.

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Upgrade plans after shopping centre takeover

12 May 2022
Upgrade plans after shopping centre takeover

A town centre shopping centre has been bought by new owners who have pledged to invest in the mall and carry out improvements.

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More acts confirmed for Castle Concerts

12 May 2022
More acts confirmed for Castle Concerts

Additional performers have been confirmed for an upcoming four-day music festival taking place in the grounds of a castle.

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