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Kent’s only Green council rejects plans for huge solar farm

Kent’s only Green council rejects plans for huge solar farm

21 March 2024

A solar farm that could have powered 5,000 homes has been rejected by Kent’s only Green-led council over fears of visual harm to the landscape.

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Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

Annual bluebell display to make early appearance

21 March 2024

One of Kent’s biggest bluebell gardens is set to reopen, but the warm weather means the flowers might come earlier than expected.

‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

21 March 2024

A distressed dad says hospital bosses should be “ashamed” after his sick son was left waiting on a hard chair in A&E for 18 hours.

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Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

Wheel from 123-year-old traction engine recovered after theft

20 March 2024

A wheel stolen from vintage farm equipment seven months ago has been recovered by police.

Long delays after rubbish fire on M20

Long delays after rubbish fire on M20

20 March 2024

A line closed on the M20 after a rubbish fire, with delays of up to 45 minutes.

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Delays as firefighters tackle car blaze

Delays as firefighters tackle car blaze

20 March 2024

Motorists were facing delays on a major route as firefighters were called after a car went up in flames.

‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

20 March 2024

A convicted murderer claims he spent 26 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit – and will continue fighting to prove his innocence.

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Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

19 March 2024

A dog owner has been fined after breeding at least 10 litters of Pomeranian puppies in two years, and not taking care of them properly.

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M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

19 March 2024

Part of the M20 will be closed tonight between 8pm and 6am while the Operation Brock contraflow is deployed.

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Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

19 March 2024

Fashion brand Ted Baker, which has four Kent outlets, has reportedly called in administrators after a licensing partnership was ditched.

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Construction firm fined after roofer plummets from scaffold to his death

Construction firm fined after roofer plummets from scaffold to his death

19 March 2024

A housebuilder has been fined thousands of pounds after a subcontractor fell from unsafe scaffolding and died.

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‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

18 March 2024

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

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Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

18 March 2024

A cannabis farm with more than 300 plants was discovered following a fire at an industrial site.

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Suspect due in court after pub break-in

Suspect due in court after pub break-in

18 March 2024

A suspect has been charged after alcohol was stolen from a pub during a break-in.

Spring delivery: where to see newborn lambs in Kent

Spring delivery: where to see newborn lambs in Kent

18 March 2024

Lambing season returns this spring with adorable newborn animals arriving all over the county. Here’s where you can see them.

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

Green light for ‘adventurous’ development with 375-home estate

17 March 2024

A large housing and commercial development has been given the green light and hailed as a possible “flagship” site for a Kent town.

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Man 'covered in blood' spotted on M20

Man 'covered in blood' spotted on M20

17 March 2024

Traffic was held on the M20 due to a police incident with reports of a man “covered in blood” trying to stop drivers.

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Bin collection changes for three boroughs

Bin collection changes for three boroughs

17 March 2024

Residents are being warned about changes to their bin collections as three councils roll out new waste vehicle fleets.

'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

'We're sorry for care home's bad hygiene rating - it won't happen again'

17 March 2024

Bosses at a “luxury” care home which received a poor hygiene rating have apologised and insist “safety and wellbeing” are their top priorities.

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Hunt for driver after crash

Hunt for driver after crash

16 March 2024

Police have launched a search for a driver who left the scene of a crash earlier today.

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