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Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

Plans for drive-thru at town’s new £3m retail park

A drive-through restaurant is part of ambitious plans for a new shopping and business park on the site of a former tip.

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New £2m waste centre to keep up with growing population

New £2m waste centre to keep up with growing population

A borough will soon be able to offer kerbside food collections after the launch of a new waste transfer station.

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New 20mph zones outside 14 schools and nurseries

New 20mph zones outside 14 schools and nurseries

Huge swathes of a town have seen speed limits reduced in a bid to protect pedestrians and prevent crashes.

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Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

Kent couple ‘suffocated to death’ as luxury yacht sank

The cause of death of a couple who were found after a yacht sank near the coast of Sicily has been revealed.

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New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

New restaurant in former Bill’s creates 30 jobs

A new beach-inspired eatery is coming to a shopping centre - only the second branch in the UK.

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Archery club ‘devastated’ after 500 arrows and 40 bows stolen

Members of an archery club have been left in tears after thieves cut through a storage container and stole thousands of pounds of equipment.

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Six Kent railway stations to have contactless payment option

Six Kent railway stations to have contactless payment option

Train users will be able to use contactless to tap-in and tap-out at multiple stations in Kent from next month.

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Crash involving deer causes delays

Crash involving deer causes delays

Drivers faced long queues after a crash involving a vehicle and a deer.

Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

Parents’ heartbreak after sudden death of ‘happiest little boy’

A heartbroken couple have told of their “indescribable grief” following the sudden death of their “happy and handsome” two-year-old boy.

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CCTV released as police investigate burglary

CCTV released as police investigate burglary

A burglar is believed to have entered an empty property through a skylight before making off with jewellery, cash and a car.

Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

Woman cleared after dog bite leaves victim needing 100 stitches

The owner of a German Shepherd Huskey accused of being in charge of it while it was dangerously out of control and caused injury has been cleared.

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Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Kent couple among bodies found after yacht sinks

Authorities in Italy have confirmed a husband and wife from Kent have been found dead after a tornado struck a yacht.

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Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

Kent couple among missing tourists after tornado sinks luxury yacht

An international banker and his wife have been named as two of the six tourists missing after a yacht was sunk off the Italian coast.

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Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

Murder arrest after uncle stabbed in chest

A 64-year-old man at the centre of a murder probe died from stab wounds to the chest, a coroner has heard.

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

‘Night Watcher’ linked to violent £1.8m jewellery burglary

A notorious burglar dubbed the “Night Watcher” could have been responsible for a £1.8m jewellery heist in the county, say police.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week is back for the 2024/25 football season.

Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

Proposals are being drawn up after funding was approved for a high street regeneration project.

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Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

Stickers with razor blades stuck to the back of them were reportedly found at a railway station in Kent.

Police manhunt after hammer-wielding robbers target E-bike

Police manhunt after hammer-wielding robbers target E-bike

Police are hunting suspects who reportedly brandished a hammer and robbed their victim's electronic bicycle.

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

An extended 20mph zone comes into force in October and has been widely welcomed but a campaigner says it’s just a way of fleecing drivers.

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