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Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

07 April 2024

Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.

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Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

07 April 2024

Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service.

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‘She was happy and planning for the future’

‘She was happy and planning for the future’

07 April 2024

Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.

Delays on motorway after car overturns

Delays on motorway after car overturns

05 April 2024

Motorists are facing rush hour delays after an accident on a motorway.

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Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

04 April 2024

Kent’s latest Costa Coffee branch is set to open this month, filling a unit once occupied by a roadside diner.

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Farm shop shuts after 17 years

Farm shop shuts after 17 years

04 April 2024

A popular farm shop has announced its closure, with bosses describing the decision as “unavoidable” due to a number of factors.

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‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

04 April 2024

The opening night of an outdoor food village proved so busy that the frazzled staff almost gave away a free katsu curry.

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Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

03 April 2024

Campaigners fighting for the transformation of a dilapidated town bridge have been offered a faint ray of hope, as an ownership debate continues.

Disruption expected as major route closes for maintenance work

Disruption expected as major route closes for maintenance work

02 April 2024

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption to a key A-road – as three weeks worth of closures are announced.

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Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

31 March 2024

A grotty railway station underpass plagued with litter, flooding and graffiti is set to undergo a £5,000 facelift.

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Council issues answer after residents’ fury over late bin collections

Council issues answer after residents’ fury over late bin collections

29 March 2024

A council has released a statement after residents made complaints about their bins not being collected.

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Long-awaited Home Bargains store finally gets go-ahead

Long-awaited Home Bargains store finally gets go-ahead

28 March 2024

A long-awaited Home Bargains store has been given the green light to open after renovation works were approved by council officers.

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Residents to see portion of council tax rise by more than 150%

Residents to see portion of council tax rise by more than 150%

28 March 2024

Some parish council precepts have increased by more than £150% due to “increased IT costs” and “recreation equipment funding”.

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Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

Police hunt teens after three train stations ‘smashed up’

27 March 2024

Police have launched an investigation after nearly £6,000 of damage was done to three Kent train stations.

Lorry driver in court after two women seriously injured in head-on crash

Lorry driver in court after two women seriously injured in head-on crash

26 March 2024

A lorry driver has appeared in court accused of causing serious injury to two women by dangerous driving after a head-on crash at the weekend.

Reform UK leaflets ‘playing fast and loose with safety of vulnerable children’

Reform UK leaflets ‘playing fast and loose with safety of vulnerable children’

25 March 2024

Leaflets opposing the conversion of an old care home into a reception centre for asylum-seeking children have been branded “completely unacceptable”.

Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

24 March 2024

People are advised to check public transport routes before travelling across the Easter weekend.

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Drone footage shows work underway on new A2 road layout

Drone footage shows work underway on new A2 road layout

24 March 2024

New drone images show work has begun on a multi-million-pound road layout set to feature a Roman statue of the sea god Triton.

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Flat fire started by sunlight reflected on crystal

Flat fire started by sunlight reflected on crystal

23 March 2024

Two fire engines were called to a flat after the curtains caught fire.

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

23 March 2024

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

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