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No buses, no shops, and now the pub's closing… life in one of Kent’s tiniest villages

No buses, no shops, and now the pub's closing… life in one of Kent’s tiniest villages

We spoke to locals about life in Kent’s second-smallest village, where there have been no new building developments for 64 years.

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Driver in court two years after crash that killed young dad

Driver in court two years after crash that killed young dad

A driver accused of causing death by driving without due care after a young dad was killed has appeared in court for the first time.

‘Do-not-swim warning would kill our town’

‘Do-not-swim warning would kill our town’

Anxious residents fear falling water quality will "kill" their coastal town if people are warned not to swim in the sea.

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Dog walkers back bid for café next to historic castle garden

Dog walkers back bid for café next to historic castle garden

A modern kiosk could be built alongside a community garden, created in the ruins of a historic Tudor castle overlooking the sea.

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Some of world’s best in action

Some of world’s best in action

There will be an international flavour, as skateboarders from across the globe head to Kent for a 24-hour event.

World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

World’s largest inflatable assault course coming back to Kent

A 25-metre inflatable obstacle course is returning to a popular park for three days this summer, with a new zone for kids.

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Man who texted woman 200 times in one day banned from contacting her

Man who texted woman 200 times in one day banned from contacting her

A father who bombarded his ex-partner with hundreds of texts and arrived at their former home unannounced has been banned from contacting her.

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School cleaner’s shock at being sacked by text message

School cleaner’s shock at being sacked by text message

A woman signed off work has told of her shock at being sacked via WhatsApp.

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‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

We visited two children’s homes to see first-hand what life is really like for the young people there and the staff working to rebuild their lives.

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Plans to revamp high street hotel and bring in Michelin-starred chef

Plans to revamp high street hotel and bring in Michelin-starred chef

New owners have started work to completely renovate a historic and “neglected” hotel which closed suddenly last year.

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FA Trophy draw 2024/25

FA Trophy draw 2024/25

The FA Trophy has thrown up a couple of all-Kent ties in the first qualifying round.

Labour overturn huge Tory majority to secure seat

Labour overturn huge Tory majority to secure seat

Labour have taken the coastal constituency of Dover and Deal with a majority of over 7,000 votes.

‘Dine-and-dash’ builder behind bars after 10-hour booze session without paying

‘Dine-and-dash’ builder behind bars after 10-hour booze session without paying

A man failed to settle his bill after knocking back nine pints and three double vodkas – just days after being spared jail for an “identical” offence.

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‘We can serve alcohol until 11pm - but people won't be loitering in the street’

‘We can serve alcohol until 11pm - but people won't be loitering in the street’

The owner of a fishmongers and street food bar says people will not be “loitering outside” after gaining permission to sell alcohol until 11pm.

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‘Please do it tastefully’: Care home could be turned into flats

‘Please do it tastefully’: Care home could be turned into flats

Residents are calling on developers to "tastefully" convert a former care home into flats after new plans were put forward.

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Missing pensioner found safe and well

Missing pensioner found safe and well

A missing woman has now been found, police have confirmed.

King: Expect a reality check

King: Expect a reality check

Deal boss Steve King says tougher competition in Isthmian South East means defeats may be more frequent this season.

Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.

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Police officer attacked after call to disturbance

Police officer attacked after call to disturbance

A man has been charged with assault on an emergency worker after a police officer was attacked.

Fishmonger bids farewell to decades-old store to move into former Rooks

Fishmonger bids farewell to decades-old store to move into former Rooks

A much-loved fishmongers’ has bid an emotional farewell after decades of trading at its current home.

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