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Davina McCall is the woman of the hour

Davina McCall is the woman of the hour

01 March 2025

Kent-based TV presenter Davina McCall is hosting a special talk about her incredible career on International Women’s Day.

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

27 February 2025

A road improvement scheme near a school and where 1,000 new homes are being built has been deferred to make it fit for purpose.

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Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

27 February 2025

A former loo block which has also served as a breakfast café and an Airbnb has been converted into a unique, one-bed property.

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Strictly star to bring fairytale romance to Kent

Strictly star to bring fairytale romance to Kent

27 February 2025

Dancer Nikita Kuzmin is inviting audiences to a dreamy masked ball as he takes his first solo tour, Midnight Dancer, on the road.

First exits confirmed in uni's £20m savings drive

First exits confirmed in uni's £20m savings drive

26 February 2025

The first wave of job redundancies has been confirmed at a university where bosses are driving £20 million in savings.

‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

‘It’s taken 40 years to get here’: A228 widening works get the green light

25 February 2025

Work to widen one of the county’s busiest roads will finally get underway next month at a cost of £1.3million.

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‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

25 February 2025

A chef with years of experience is hoping to bring Mexican “vibes, flavour and culture” to a town which he says has been lacking for some time.

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People told to be prepared as flood alert is issued for tonight

People told to be prepared as flood alert is issued for tonight

24 February 2025

Officials have put out an alert of possible flooding around a large section of river this evening.

Ted Lasso star to perform in Kent

Ted Lasso star to perform in Kent

23 February 2025

Comedian and actor Nick Mohammed is gearing up for his new tour with a work-in-progress show.

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Plans for 24-hour “budget” gym at disused carpet shop

Plans for 24-hour “budget” gym at disused carpet shop

21 February 2025

Plans have been submitted for a new 24-hour gym in a disused unit at a town retail park.

Coffee shop bus owners told to move on from pub car park in planning row

Coffee shop bus owners told to move on from pub car park in planning row

21 February 2025

Owners of a coffee shop hosted in a bus are locked in a planning battle with a council which claims they have no right to be there.

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Kent travel agency gets back vital membership

Kent travel agency gets back vital membership

20 February 2025

A travel agency has had its important tourism and travel association membership reinstated, meaning new bookings are financially protected again.

Long queues expected as work begins at busy junction

Long queues expected as work begins at busy junction

19 February 2025

A crossroads on one of the county’s busiest routes faces two months of disruption while traffic lights are updated.

E-scooter rider in London hospital with serious head injury

E-scooter rider in London hospital with serious head injury

17 February 2025

Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a woman was taken to hospital following a crash involving an e-scooter.

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Huge backlash over ‘reckless’ plans for new 120-home estate

Huge backlash over ‘reckless’ plans for new 120-home estate

15 February 2025

A developer’s bid to build 120 homes on farmland has attracted 230 letters of objection, despite talk of a doctors’ surgery.

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Two charged after shop worker assaulted at convenience store

Two charged after shop worker assaulted at convenience store

13 February 2025

A man and woman have been charged after a video showed a shop worker being pushed against a freezer.

‘It’s crunch time’ for new secondary school campaign

‘It’s crunch time’ for new secondary school campaign

13 February 2025

Hundreds of parents have backed a campaign to restore a non-selective secondary school to a part of Kent.

Opening date revealed for town centre Nando’s

Opening date revealed for town centre Nando’s

12 February 2025

A peri-peri chain serving flame-grilled chicken with spicy sauces is set to move into a town centre.

Town loses potential site for ‘much-needed’ school to housing

Town loses potential site for ‘much-needed’ school to housing

12 February 2025

A potential site for a much-needed new secondary school has been lost to housing - but there is a glimmer of hope for campaigners.

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Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

11 February 2025

Police concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year-old girl say she has now been located.

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