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‘I just hope my dad is proud’: Family says goodbye to nursery after 30 years
23 August 2024The owners of a family-run plant nursery which has served garden lovers for more than three decades say the time is right to call it a day.
Kent boozers with brilliant pub gardens
22 August 2024Make the most of the last few weeks of summer with a cold pint in some of the county’s best pub gardens.
Air ambulance lands on playing field after person collapses
22 August 2024An air ambulance landed on a playing field after a person collapsed nearby.
Man charged after £300 worth of meat and cheese stolen
21 August 2024A suspected shoplifter has been charged after more than £300 worth of meat and cheese was swiped from two convenience stores.
No strike after bin workers agree new pay deal
21 August 2024Bin workers who have been balloting to strike in a pay dispute with an under-fire waste firm have decided not to take industrial action.
Bin workers offered new pay deal
21 August 2024Bin workers who were threatening to go on strike in a row over wages have been offered a new deal, says a union.
Car park or Gypsy site? Village divided as fate of abandoned site to be decided
21 August 2024A Gypsy family of 14 hoping to make a plot of land their new home could yet see the site turned into a car park if a new proposal is approved.
Designer Outlet’s Christmas market plans given green light
20 August 2024A massive designer outlet will host its first Christmas market despite fears the stalls could draw trade from a town.
Traffic chaos set to end as major route to reopen
20 August 2024Motorists unable to use a major route since last week will see their frustrations eased when it reopens later today.
Jobs lost as tiling company closes four Kent branches
20 August 2024Dozens of tiling shops have closed for good - including four in Kent - after the retailer fell into administration.
New pub boss welcomes bid for 40-home estate on doorstep
20 August 2024The man leading the relaunch of a 17th century pub in Kent has welcomed plans for a residential development on neighbouring land.
Crash at ‘danger junction’ as traffic lights fail yet again
19 August 2024A crash involving two cars sparked yet more disruption at a controversial junction as new traffic lights failed again.
Town centre unit for sale for fourth time in five years
19 August 2024A cafe has gone on the market making it the fourth business occupying the premises to be sold in five years.
Kent fire station to become ‘one of UK’s best’ training sites
19 August 2024Construction has started on a new training centre which will help firefighters learn skills developed following the Grenfell fire tragedy.
Fashion giant Ted Baker to shut remaining stores
18 August 2024A clothing brand of more than 35 years is to close all of its remaining stores in the UK by the end of today, including branches in Kent.
Iconic nightclubs ‘returning to town’ for one night only
18 August 2024Partygoers will have the chance to revel in some nostalgia when two of a town's former nightclubs make a one-night return.
Parents’ heartbreak as ‘cheeky, happy and loving’ son dies aged 15
18 August 2024Heartbroken parents have paid tribute to their “cheeky, happy and loving” son who died just days after his 15th birthday.
Suspect appears in court after heroin and cocaine discovered at property
17 August 2024A 24-year-old has been charged with several offences after police discovered class A drugs at a residential property.
The £75m leisure complex with just four businesses left
17 August 2024We look at why a town centre leisure complex that cost £75 million to build is less than half full six years after it opened.
Leisure centre evacuated after suspicious package found
16 August 2024The bomb squad was called and a cordon put up in a town centre following a report of an unattended package.
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
