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Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

02 December 2024

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

02 December 2024

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

01 December 2024

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

27 November 2024

Meet the vintage-loving dad who has spent a five-figure sum updating his wardrobe after learning to embrace himself and his “true” self.

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Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

27 November 2024

A shocking video has emerged online showing a young thrill-seeker being served her meal while balancing on top of a moving car’s bonnet.

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Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

26 November 2024

A raft of double yellow lines and residents’ parking areas are planned for a Kent district.

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Safety of women and girls ‘being neglected’

Safety of women and girls ‘being neglected’

24 November 2024

Calls to install proper lighting along a town footpath have intensified after a woman was flashed at by a man.

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‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

21 November 2024

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

21 November 2024

A vandal’s mindless damage to a crossing used by children and elderly people risks their safety, says a councillor.

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Inflation-busting rise in green waste charges ‘a tax on gardening’

Inflation-busting rise in green waste charges ‘a tax on gardening’

21 November 2024

Thousands of households will have to fork out more to have garden waste collected in a move that’s come in for some heavy criticism.

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Portrait of Queen’s enemy unveiled in her former home

Portrait of Queen’s enemy unveiled in her former home

18 November 2024

A portrait of Henry Vlll’s minister Thomas Cromwell now hangs in the home of Anne Boleyn - whose downfall he organised.

MP opens new special school

MP opens new special school

17 November 2024

A new school has opened to help 70 children with autism, ADHD and other additional needs.

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

17 November 2024

A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route

17 November 2024

An A-road has reopened 12 hours after a "serious collision" shut the route.

‘Police incident’ closes road

‘Police incident’ closes road

16 November 2024

Traffic was held by police in both directions on the A21 after a serious accident.

School rated ‘good’ two years after ‘requires improvement’ tag

School rated ‘good’ two years after ‘requires improvement’ tag

16 November 2024

A secondary school that had been told it “requires improvement” has seen its rating jump to “good” after its latest visit from inspectors.

‘This gym has everything your current one is missing’

‘This gym has everything your current one is missing’

12 November 2024

A pair of fitness fanatics have opened their own 24-hour gym after travelling the world trying different facilities.

How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

05 November 2024

Sites in Kent once home to a retail giant have been transformed since the business plunged into administration. Did you ever visit the old stores?

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

30 October 2024

A large effigy of a popular ticket sales site will go up in flames at an annual bonfire event.

Spitting drunk bit policeman after pub and petrol station rampage

Spitting drunk bit policeman after pub and petrol station rampage

30 October 2024

An aggressive drunk has appeared in court after attacking police and staff at a pub and petrol station.

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