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‘Housebuilding opposition is well organised - who speaks up for those who need homes?’

‘Housebuilding opposition is well organised - who speaks up for those who need homes?’

The housing shortage, the loss of vital services and voter cynicism are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘I'm doing this to honour my son’

‘I'm doing this to honour my son’

A grieving dad is opening a dessert parlour to honour the memory of his son, who died aged seven in a suspected hit-and-run.

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‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

“Relentless” roadworks are making life a misery for motorists on a busy dual-carriageway and along a narrow lane used to bypass the queues.

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We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’

Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.

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Traffic held after car overturns on M25

Traffic held after car overturns on M25

Traffic was queuing back to the Dartford Crossing after a car overturned on the M25.

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Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.

‘I may have to close care home before it even opens’

‘I may have to close care home before it even opens’

A newly-refurbished care home for the elderly remains empty after six months - despite an “urgent” demand for beds.

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Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

Housing firm fined £528k over cable ‘which could have killed the public’

One of Kent’s biggest social housing companies has been handed a huge fine after one of its workers struck an electrical line while fixing fences.

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Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach from taking asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters have stopped a coach from moving 22 asylum seekers from a Kent hotel to the controversial Bibby Stockholm barge.

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

‘Heartbreak’ after £4.5k worth of sports equipment stolen

Leaders of a community organisation providing free sports sessions to deprived communities say theft is “heartbreaking”.

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Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

Company behind huge luxury flats project 'has not gone bust'

The development company behind a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats has not gone bust, bosses have confirmed.

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Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

Smoking ban is ‘unworkable and unenforceable’

A senior county councillor has called for new smoking legislation to be repealed saying it will simply encourage counterfeit goods and smuggling.

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Busy route to close for emergency gas work

Busy route to close for emergency gas work

A route used by school parents will be closed for up to 10 days due to emergency gas works.

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Work to start on major £4.3m park revamp

Work to start on major £4.3m park revamp

New images have been released of a multimillion-pound recreation ground overhaul ahead of working starting on-site.

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

‘It’s a tough job - they don’t all make it’: A day in the life of a guide dog trainer

Keeping tension in the handle and navigating tricky obstacles - it’s all in a days work for those transforming people’s lives - one puppy at a time.

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Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

Axed lifeline Post Office set to return

A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

Historic lift ‘will reopen next year’ despite fears over lack of work on site

The team behind the £6.6m refurbishment of a historic cliffside lift have reassured residents the project is on track to be completed next year.

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Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed

A magnificent new bronze statue of a trailblazing 17th century author has been unveiled ahead of its official installation in a high street.

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‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

‘Alarming decline’ in Kent insect numbers unsustainable, warn experts

Flying insect numbers in Kent are declining at an unsustainable rate, fear wildlife experts behind the latest study into the health of our ecosystem.

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Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns

A motorway was briefly shut today following concerns for a man’s welfare.

Red Sea shipping delays hits Hornby’s bottom line

Red Sea shipping delays hits Hornby’s bottom line

Collectables giant Hornby is optimistic for the year ahead, despite challenges - including shipping in the Red Sea - biting into its margins.

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Accountants complete merger move

Accountants complete merger move

A leading accountants and tax advisory firm has become part of a fast-growing group in a merger.

‘Food hall’ suggestion for shuttered venue

‘Food hall’ suggestion for shuttered venue

Ahead of a new marketing push to find an operator for one of the county’s iconic entertainment venues, a consultant has come up with one tasty idea.

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Travel giant sails back into calmer waters

Travel giant sails back into calmer waters

One of the county’s biggest employers has seen its travel divisions return to profit for the first time since the pandemic.

Man taken to hospital as police probe flat fire

Man taken to hospital as police probe flat fire

The cause of a fire at a flat, which left one man needing medical attention, is being investigated.

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

Fed-up residents say their home lives are being ruined by out-of-control trees which drop debris onto pavements and block light from windows.

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Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

Bosses blame 'central London' rents as popular clothes shop to shut

A popular vintage clothing store has confirmed plans to close one of its high street shops – blaming rents more suited to central London.

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Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

Eastenders legend Nasty Nick’s fury as council shuts off playing field

A former soap star is among those calling on a council to reopen a playing field which residents have used for more than 100 years.

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Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.

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‘Potholes go unfixed while major route faces traffic chaos for pointless roadworks’

‘Potholes go unfixed while major route faces traffic chaos for pointless roadworks’

Secret Thinker is being driven round the bend by traffic chaos caused by “pointless roadworks” on a major route - while potholes elsewhere go unfixed.

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