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Drug dealer with ‘far-reaching’ supply network jailed

Drug dealer with ‘far-reaching’ supply network jailed

10 April 2024

Footage has been shared of the moment a drug dealer was stopped by police who found a stab vest and phones with 9,296 messages sent to 150 contacts.

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Parking charges to be introduced despite huge opposition

Parking charges to be introduced despite huge opposition

09 April 2024

A council has gone ahead with introducing new parking charges across a borough despite thousands of people opposing the plans.

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Drumfit classes prove to be a ‘hit’ at care home

Drumfit classes prove to be a ‘hit’ at care home

08 April 2024

Queen, Elvis and The Proclaimers are helping to keep residents fit at a care home’s popular drumming sessions.

High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

06 April 2024

A pub’s closure has shocked and saddened locals who said the place was “always busy”.

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Major dual carriageway blocked by rush-hour crash

Major dual carriageway blocked by rush-hour crash

05 April 2024

Drivers have been warned of delays on a busy dual carriageway after a rush-hour crash.

Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

Private hospital bought by NHS trust in bid to reduce waiting lists

05 April 2024

An NHS trust has bought a private healthcare facility to help reduce patient waiting time.

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MP's tribute to 'wonderful’ actor cousin Adrian Schiller

MP's tribute to 'wonderful’ actor cousin Adrian Schiller

04 April 2024

A Kent MP has paid tribute to his cousin and Death in Paradise star Adrian Schiller after the actor’s sudden death.

Drone footage shows extent of railway landslide 'where ground is still moving'

Drone footage shows extent of railway landslide 'where ground is still moving'

04 April 2024

A Network Rail boss has revealed the ‘ground is still moving’ as engineers work to fix major problems on a railway track.

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School trip disaster as bus catches fire

School trip disaster as bus catches fire

04 April 2024

Pupils on a school skiing trip to Canada had to dash to safety when the group’s bus caught light on its way to the resort.

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NHS asks patients to bring own batteries for check-ups

NHS asks patients to bring own batteries for check-ups

04 April 2024

Patients at a Kent GP surgery have been told to bring their own AA batteries to appointments if they need to use one of their machines.

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‘We’d be mad to refuse permission’

‘We’d be mad to refuse permission’

04 April 2024

Councillors have approved plans for a nine-storey block of 118 flats despite it having only 27 parking spaces.

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Police dog and drone help find fleeing suspect

Police dog and drone help find fleeing suspect

03 April 2024

Video shows the moment a suspect was caught using a drone and a police dog.

‘There are too many of us’: Taxi driver calls for numbers cap curbed

‘There are too many of us’: Taxi driver calls for numbers cap curbed

01 April 2024

Cab drivers say they are having to work longer hours to make ends meet in their town due to the absence of a cap on numbers.

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Major rail route to close for at least two weeks

Major rail route to close for at least two weeks

31 March 2024

Network Rail has announced that a line will be closed for at least two weeks as engineers deal with major problems.

‘I’m 37 - this is the last place I want to be…it’s stupid’

‘I’m 37 - this is the last place I want to be…it’s stupid’

31 March 2024

A BMW owner was pulled over by police who became concerned by his erratic driving.

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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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Women’s safety ‘at risk’ after taxi drivers refuse short, cashless journeys

Women’s safety ‘at risk’ after taxi drivers refuse short, cashless journeys

31 March 2024

Taxi drivers are being accused of refusing fares when the journeys are too short and cashless, leaving people stranded.

Kent rail route shut until at least Tuesday due to track ‘defect’

Kent rail route shut until at least Tuesday due to track ‘defect’

30 March 2024

A railway line will remain shut until at least Tuesday because the track is not “as level as it needs to be”.

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Solar power will heat swimming pool

Solar power will heat swimming pool

26 March 2024

A borough council is taking a step closer to net zero by adding solar panels to a town’s swimming pool.

Overnight closures on sections of A21 for one month

Overnight closures on sections of A21 for one month

25 March 2024

National Highways has planned closures of the A21 for the next four weeks.

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