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Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

Hated seafront plaza set to be scrapped just months after introduction

18 April 2024

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking off a stretch of seafront to traffic is set to be axed just months after being brought in.

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‘It’s 100 years old – but at this rate it won’t last another 25’

‘It’s 100 years old – but at this rate it won’t last another 25’

17 April 2024

As an iconic seafront bandstand plagued by structural issues turns 100, doubt has been cast over whether it will stand the test of time.

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Teenager taken to London hospital after seafront stabbing

Teenager taken to London hospital after seafront stabbing

16 April 2024

A 19-year-old man was taken to a London hospital after being stabbed on a Kent seafront.

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‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

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‘I drive to work in a bad mood as I know we’ll be absolutely dead’

‘I drive to work in a bad mood as I know we’ll be absolutely dead’

13 April 2024

Frustrated business owners say they are suffering a slump in trade after Southern Water closed off part of a busy High Street.

Missing girl, 13, found after huge police operation

Missing girl, 13, found after huge police operation

12 April 2024

A missing 13-year-old girl has been found after a huge police operation to trace her.

Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

Raw chicken next to ice cubes for customers’ drinks at one-star Indian

12 April 2024

An Indian restaurant has been hit with a one-star food hygiene score after inspectors uncovered a catalogue of serious issues.

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‘New car park charges are so ridiculous we thought it was an April Fool’

‘New car park charges are so ridiculous we thought it was an April Fool’

11 April 2024

Disbelieving motorists are up in arms about a hike in car park charges branded “absolute madness”.

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Ride reopens after roof collapses on carousel

Ride reopens after roof collapses on carousel

10 April 2024

A fairground ride has reopened on a pier after a section of the roof collapsed.

Fire crews tackle garage fire

Fire crews tackle garage fire

09 April 2024

Firefighters urged residents to close windows and doors as they tackled a garage fire.

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 baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

06 April 2024

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

05 April 2024

A man is in court following a spate of thefts from several convenience stores in towns across the county.

Top Boy star’s bid to extend Kent home rejected for being ‘overpowering’

Top Boy star’s bid to extend Kent home rejected for being ‘overpowering’

04 April 2024

An actor who starred in a hit Netflix show has had his latest bid to build an extension to his family home in Kent rejected on appeal.

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Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

03 April 2024

An expert who led an investigation into baby deaths says families being told to prove liability by the trust shows a lack of compassion from the NHS.

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Four-mile contraflow to be installed to fix ‘bumpy’ dual carriageway

Four-mile contraflow to be installed to fix ‘bumpy’ dual carriageway

03 April 2024

A four-mile-long contraflow is set to be installed this week ahead of three months of major works to resurface a “bumpy” dual carriageway.

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Victim tells of terror after beachfront ‘machete’ attack

Victim tells of terror after beachfront ‘machete’ attack

31 March 2024

A man who suffered horror injuries after being attacked outside a seafront bar says he thought he was going to die.

How these Kent theatres got their names

How these Kent theatres got their names

31 March 2024

From notable performers to historic landmarks, there are some fascinating stories behind the names of our favourite theatres.

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Arrests after ‘machete’ attack outside bar

Arrests after ‘machete’ attack outside bar

30 March 2024

A man attacked outside a seafront bar with a knife believed to be a machete was taken to hospital while three people have been arrested.

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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