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Kent's new £34m bus route delayed as drivers face disruption

Kent's new £34m bus route delayed as drivers face disruption

04 March 2024

The launch of the county’s first zero-emission bus route has been delayed until later this year – despite signs stating it will open in “early 2024”.

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Villagers' anger as new wedding venue erects huge marquee without permission

Villagers' anger as new wedding venue erects huge marquee without permission

04 March 2024

A controversial new wedding venue has breached planning rules by putting up a huge marquee – sparking noise concerns among anxious residents.

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Hated plan for homes on horse field attracts 150 objections in just 3 weeks

Hated plan for homes on horse field attracts 150 objections in just 3 weeks

03 March 2024

More than 150 objections have been made in just three weeks against controversial plans to build houses on a horse field.

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Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

Girl, 7, dies after small boat capsizes

03 March 2024

A seven-year-old girl has drowned after a small boat capsized while attempting to cross the English Channel.

‘I stole woman’s dog food but I don’t have a dog – it was stupid’

‘I stole woman’s dog food but I don’t have a dog – it was stupid’

02 March 2024

A homeless thief stole a large bag of dog food and a box of canine treats from a woman’s porch despite not owning a dog himself.

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Road blocked after bus and car crash

Road blocked after bus and car crash

01 March 2024

A busy A-road was blocked in both directions after a crash involving a bus and a car.

‘We're not against new homes - but 39 is too many’

‘We're not against new homes - but 39 is too many’

01 March 2024

Residents fear new homes will add more misery to their village’s “torturous” road network - but stress they are not opposed to housebuilding.

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NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

NHS staff ‘devastated’ over looming job cuts

29 February 2024

Bosses at a Kent hospital trust are looking to reduce the number of admin workers in the face of financial pressures.

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Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

Security checks to continue at huge lorry site 22 miles from Dover

29 February 2024

The government plans to continue using a lorry holding site for biosecurity checks – even though it is 22 miles from the Port of Dover.

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Three people feared dead after small boat incident in Channel

Three people feared dead after small boat incident in Channel

28 February 2024

A search is underway in the English Channel after reports a small boat got into trouble.

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

Garden centre and bistro up for sale for £1.4m

27 February 2024

A garden centre has hit the market for £1.45m after its owner unveiled fresh plans to build five homes on connected land.

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Fears after man goes missing for two weeks

Fears after man goes missing for two weeks

25 February 2024

Fears are growing over the welfare of a man who has been missing for two weeks.

Bid to convert pub with dark past into shop

Bid to convert pub with dark past into shop

25 February 2024

Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub where a landlord was killed and later taken over by the detective investigating the case.

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‘I tried to sell business but it will have to become housing’

‘I tried to sell business but it will have to become housing’

25 February 2024

A retiring guest house owner says he has had to submit plans to covert the building into homes after failing to secure a buyer for the business.

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Water supplies coming back after thousands of homes left without

Water supplies coming back after thousands of homes left without

25 February 2024

Water provision is returning to normal this morning after thousands of properties were affected by supply problems.

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‘Inspirational’ Kent business owner ‘will be missed by so many’

‘Inspirational’ Kent business owner ‘will be missed by so many’

24 February 2024

Tributes have been paid to a “true gentleman” who turned his business into one of the most respected in Kent.

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Homes left without water due to ‘technical issues’

Homes left without water due to ‘technical issues’

23 February 2024

A water company has apologised and set up water bottle stations for customers experiencing a loss of supply or low pressure due to technical issues.

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Farmers to protest over cheap imports for third time

Farmers to protest over cheap imports for third time

22 February 2024

Farmers will take part in a go-slow convoy to protest over unfair treatment and cheap imports.

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Two tigers and a leopard! Kent’s most dangerous animals revealed

Two tigers and a leopard! Kent’s most dangerous animals revealed

22 February 2024

More than 100 potentially dangerous wild animals, including two tigers and a zebra, are living in Kent.

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Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap

22 February 2024

Worshippers were left anguished after a “unique” church lectern gifted more than 100 years ago and worth thousands was stolen during a break-in.

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