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Abandoned site set to be cleared of rubbish ahead of demolition

Abandoned site set to be cleared of rubbish ahead of demolition

12 January 2025

The abandoned former home of an agricultural supplier is set to be cleared ahead of demolition for a “vibrant community” of homes.

Man threatened to burn down girlfriend’s flat - before running from police

Man threatened to burn down girlfriend’s flat - before running from police

12 January 2025

A spurned lover threatened to burn down his girlfriend's flat if she had him arrested - then fled out of a window when officers arrived.

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‘Come on Eurostar, come clean with your Kent plans’

‘Come on Eurostar, come clean with your Kent plans’

11 January 2025

Five years after it left us, is our pleading for Eurostar to return on the brink of becoming undignified?

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Cat stuck next to railway tracks for 12 hours escapes

Cat stuck next to railway tracks for 12 hours escapes

09 January 2025

A cat who became stuck next to railway tracks for 12 hours in bitter conditions escaped unscathed after prompting an emergency response.

5 art exhibitions to visit this year

5 art exhibitions to visit this year

09 January 2025

From Steve McQueen’s photography collection to a hotly-anticipated triennial, these are the must-see art exhibitions coming to Kent.

Huge bike factory set for green light - despite company profits plummeting by 99%

Huge bike factory set for green light - despite company profits plummeting by 99%

09 January 2025

A multimillion-pound bike factory is set to be approved - despite the company behind the plans seeing its profits plummet by more than 99%.

Rescue attempt to save stranded cat next to railway line

Rescue attempt to save stranded cat next to railway line

08 January 2025

The RSPCA has been trying to save a stranded cat which has become stuck near a railway line.

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Cat park welcomes retired lionesses to live out 'golden years' together

Cat park welcomes retired lionesses to live out 'golden years' together

08 January 2025

A pair of white lioness sisters have arrived in the county and are to now spend their twilight years at an animal sanctuary in the countryside.

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PM ‘keen’ to bring international trains back to Kent

PM ‘keen’ to bring international trains back to Kent

08 January 2025

The Prime Minister has backed calls to reinstate international trains in Kent saying he is “keen” to see the services return.

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Former soldier spared jail after targeting migrant hotel

Former soldier spared jail after targeting migrant hotel

07 January 2025

A former soldier assaulted a security guard and smashed a window at a hotel housing migrants a week after the killings of three girls in Southport.

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Star-studded church shuts as multi-million pound restoration project begins

Star-studded church shuts as multi-million pound restoration project begins

07 January 2025

A church which has overseen a host of famous names ahead of its multi-million pound transformation has now closed its doors today.

Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

Air ambulance called as person seriously injured in crash

06 January 2025

An air ambulance was called after a person was seriously injured in a crash on a major route.

Council vows to block plans for 'illegal' race track

Council vows to block plans for 'illegal' race track

06 January 2025

A council has vowed to thwart attempts to reopen an illegal race track concealed by trees inside a massive roundabout.

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Police close icy road after car ploughs into electricity pole

Police close icy road after car ploughs into electricity pole

04 January 2025

A road is shut in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles, which saw one collide with an electricity pole.

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Fears popular community centre will shut without new volunteers

Fears popular community centre will shut without new volunteers

04 January 2025

Fears are intensifying over a much-loved community centre’s future which could be forced to shut if nobody steps in to help run it.

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Farm owners found backpack before discovering missing dad dead

Farm owners found backpack before discovering missing dad dead

03 January 2025

A much-loved dad who went missing weeks before Christmas was found dead by dog walkers on Boxing Day, an inquest has heard.

Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains

Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains

03 January 2025

A power cut to a line and a fire close to tracks is causing travel chaos for commuters.

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Roadworks causing delays in town centre extended by two weeks

Roadworks causing delays in town centre extended by two weeks

03 January 2025

Repair works which have been creating delays for drivers across a town centre will remain in place for another two weeks.

End of an era as family butchers closes after almost 60 years

End of an era as family butchers closes after almost 60 years

03 January 2025

A family-run butchers has closed after nearly 60 years in business as the owners prepare for retirement.

Village bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with 55 homes

Village bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with 55 homes

03 January 2025

Plans have emerged to tear down a 1960s bungalow and build 55 new village homes in its place and on surrounding farmland.

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