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Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies

07 October 2024

Having grazed the hills above a town for almost three decades, a “local celebrity” has died sparking tributes from animal lovers.

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‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

06 October 2024

A crash involving three cars has prompted fresh calls for extra safety measures on an accident-prone road.

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'We'll be homeless if we don't find new space - there’s nowhere available'

'We'll be homeless if we don't find new space - there’s nowhere available'

06 October 2024

Nursery bosses have revealed their struggle to find a new home after being forced to leave their current site of 30 years.

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Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

Charges considered to stop seafront campervan ‘encampment’

06 October 2024

Charges are being considered at a seafront stretch residents say is at risk of becoming a “squatter camp”.

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‘It is just an absolute tragedy’: Customers ‘in tears’ after iconic repair shop closes

‘It is just an absolute tragedy’: Customers ‘in tears’ after iconic repair shop closes

06 October 2024

Shoppers have expressed their sadness at the loss of a beloved family-run shop in the middle of a town after 60 years.

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‘Please help me find my best friend a home before I die’

‘Please help me find my best friend a home before I die’

06 October 2024

A gran suffering from terminal cancer has a heartfelt dying wish before it’s too late - ‘look after my friend of 30 years.

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Theatre company bids for dance studio on industrial estate

Theatre company bids for dance studio on industrial estate

05 October 2024

An empty unit in the middle of an industrial estate could be turned into a performing arts studio as a theatre company bids to take it over.

High street fashion chain Peacocks to close Kent store

High street fashion chain Peacocks to close Kent store

05 October 2024

A high street fashion retailer is to shut its store at an outlet centre in the county this month.

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Pair charged after suspected carjackings

Pair charged after suspected carjackings

05 October 2024

Two suspects have been charged after reports that two vehicles were taken in alleged carjackings.

Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

Suspect charged after vehicle break-ins

05 October 2024

Police arrest man within minutes of reports of alleged thefts from three vehicles on a residential street.

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

05 October 2024

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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‘Our salvaged pier could be a music venue or a seasonal market’

‘Our salvaged pier could be a music venue or a seasonal market’

05 October 2024

Volunteers who have undertaken a painstaking project to restore an historic pier are now after ideas on what to do with it once it’s finished.

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‘Outcry’ as Evri driver loses rounds after taking ill wife to hospital

‘Outcry’ as Evri driver loses rounds after taking ill wife to hospital

05 October 2024

A community is backing a delivery driver who had his rounds taken away after a parcel company said it had replaced him with a “reliable courier”.

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Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

05 October 2024

A scheme to improve a neglected green space which has become a target for anti-social behaviour has been given the green light.

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Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

Restoration of fire-damaged church wins national recognition

05 October 2024

The £9.5 million restoration of a 19th Century dockyard church has won a top industry prize.

‘Ruthless’ fraudsters jailed after scamming victims out of £170k

‘Ruthless’ fraudsters jailed after scamming victims out of £170k

04 October 2024

Three men who fraudulently used thousands of pounds from their victims’ pension savings to fund extravagant lifestyles have been jailed.

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

04 October 2024

A well-used roundabout will be shut overnight for up to seven weeks for final surfacing works.

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Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas drops into Kent sports centre

Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas drops into Kent sports centre

04 October 2024

The BBC show head judge was spotted as competitors from across the world converged on the county for four days of dancing contests.

‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

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