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Former care home to house asylum seekers as residents left ‘unaware’ of decision

Former care home to house asylum seekers as residents left ‘unaware’ of decision

A former care home has been taken over as a site for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UAS).

Former Channel Tunnel workers’ site could host live music

Former Channel Tunnel workers’ site could host live music

Permission is being sought to use land that once housed thousands of people working on the Channel Tunnel for live music events.

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New boss Dexter on Lydd appointment

New boss Dexter on Lydd appointment

The wheels for Dexter Gondongwe’s appointment as Lydd Town manager were set in motion months ago.

Lydd Town criticised for 'smokescreen' defence in failed FA appeal

Lydd Town criticised for 'smokescreen' defence in failed FA appeal

An FA appeal board accused Lydd Town Football Club of trying to “create a smokescreen” over a player suspension that led to their relegation.

Fire service issue important warning after blaze

Fire service issue important warning after blaze

Householders are being told to keep their windows shut to stop heavy smoke from a grass fire reaching their homes.

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Huge boost for school as work on new 3G pitch to get underway

Huge boost for school as work on new 3G pitch to get underway

Pupils will benefit from the creation of a new 3G pitch, made possible by funding from the Premier League, The FA and the Football Foundation.

Person ‘struggling in sea’ sparks Coastguard helicopter response

Person ‘struggling in sea’ sparks Coastguard helicopter response

A helicopter was spotted searching the sea after reports of an injured person struggling in the water.

Top-rated fish and chip shop closed after fire

Top-rated fish and chip shop closed after fire

A top-rated fish and chip shop has been forced to close after suffering from a fire in the early hours of the morning.

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‘Our family saves thousands a year - and it’s all thanks to YouTube tutorial videos’

‘Our family saves thousands a year - and it’s all thanks to YouTube tutorial videos’

A frugal family say they have saved thousands of pounds over the years – thanks to YouTube tutorial videos.

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Crew rescued after yacht became trapped in fishing gear

Crew rescued after yacht became trapped in fishing gear

A lifeboat crew was launched into action to rescue two passengers whose boat had become trapped among fishing gear.

Lydd relegated after losing appeal

Lydd relegated after losing appeal

Lydd Town have been relegated from the Southern Counties East League Premier Division after losing their appeal against a four-point deduction.

‘Reform won bigger here than anywhere else - but we’re worried’

‘Reform won bigger here than anywhere else - but we’re worried’

Nigel Farage’s party hit this corner of Kent like a “tsunami” - but not everyone is happy. We spoke to the political outsiders in “Reformland”.

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‘It’s become net zero at any cost’: Fears for ‘unspoilt’ corner of Kent

‘It’s become net zero at any cost’: Fears for ‘unspoilt’ corner of Kent

Residents fear one of the last “unspoilt” corners of Kent could be swamped by an “industrial-scale” increase in solar panels and lose its character.

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Driver flees scene of head-on crash as another cut free from car

Driver flees scene of head-on crash as another cut free from car

Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a head-on crash.

Driver cut free from car as head-on crash shuts A-road

Driver cut free from car as head-on crash shuts A-road

A driver has been cut free from their car following a head-on crash on an A-road.

‘Paradise for the elite?’ We speak to residents on weird and wonderful Kent street

‘Paradise for the elite?’ We speak to residents on weird and wonderful Kent street

From a giant Victorian water tower to buildings that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a sci-fi movie - this Kent street is like no other.

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Cyclist taken to hospital after crash near busy roundabout

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash near busy roundabout

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash less than 500 metres from where a motorcyclist died last month.

‘I don’t care if people hate me, I will fight as far as I can’

‘I don’t care if people hate me, I will fight as far as I can’

Manager Ryan Smith says he will fight until his last breath to overturn a points deduction that would relegate Lydd Town.

Vandalised seafront homes demolished and rebuilt as properties listed for sale

Vandalised seafront homes demolished and rebuilt as properties listed for sale

Developers have demolished and rebuilt a number of vandalised homes on a long-abandoned housing estate following years of delays.

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Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

We’ve spoken to the owner of one of the county’s most unique homes - which, when he bought it, had not been lived in since 1850.

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