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House completely destroyed in blaze

House completely destroyed in blaze

24 July 2022

A detached home has been completely gutted by a fire which threatened to spread to nearby crop fields.

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'This is the hotspot for holiday hell'

'This is the hotspot for holiday hell'

24 July 2022

Motorists are being warned to brace for yet more delays as one area is branded a 'hotspot of holiday hell'.

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Summer getaway chaos continues amid four-hour delays

Summer getaway chaos continues amid four-hour delays

23 July 2022

Drivers are once again caught up in gridlock as they attempt to make their summer getaways, with huge delays on the M20 at Eurotunnel and a Kent port.

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The best beach breaks on your doorstep

The best beach breaks on your doorstep

23 July 2022

From camping and caravans to high-end hotels, we’ve got your summer holiday covered right here in Kent.

'We have moved half a kilometre in an hour and a half'

'We have moved half a kilometre in an hour and a half'

22 July 2022

Holidaymakers are having a hellish start to their summer holidays after being trapped in queues this morning amid chaos at the Port of Dover.

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Deadline to save decaying cinema expires

Deadline to save decaying cinema expires

22 July 2022

Campaigners are frustrated that planning permission to revive an historic cinema has now passed its three year deadline.

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New surf pool could open in 18 months

New surf pool could open in 18 months

22 July 2022

A hotel with a spa and surf park could open in 18 months and lead to more than 500,000 visitors, it is estimated.

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Husband loses bid to overturn conviction for killing wife

Husband loses bid to overturn conviction for killing wife

21 July 2022

A man jailed for life for murdering his pregnant wife after she disappeared 23 years ago has lost his bid to overturn the conviction.

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'Poor' centres for asylum seekers

'Poor' centres for asylum seekers

21 July 2022

An inspector has slammed processing sites for people crossing the Channel in small boats.

'We hope mum's killer will never be released'

'We hope mum's killer will never be released'

21 July 2022

The children of a PCSO who was brutally killed as she walked her dog hope her murderer will be considered too dangerous to ever leave prison.

Plans to demolish pool and build new one described as 'brave'

Plans to demolish pool and build new one described as 'brave'

21 July 2022

An ageing leisure centre with slides and a wave machine will be torn down and a new one built in its place.

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Car leaves road and lands in garden

Car leaves road and lands in garden

20 July 2022

Police and ambulance were called this morning after a car came off the road and ended up in a garden.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic kicks off Carnival Week

Teddy Bear’s Picnic kicks off Carnival Week

20 July 2022

Wingwalkers, truck pulls and a 'Cheese Fest' party are all planned for a town's annual carnival week.

New 'healthy' drive thru set to open

New 'healthy' drive thru set to open

18 July 2022

A new Leon restaurant with a drive thru will open at a business park, next to an existing Starbucks.

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Bin staff arrive early to beat heat

Bin staff arrive early to beat heat

15 July 2022

Waste contractors will collect houseshold rubbish as early as 5.30am next week to avoid the worst of the heatwave.

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Parks at your fingertips

Parks at your fingertips

15 July 2022

A new website gives full details of two neighbouring open spaces following their £3.1 million revamp.

First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

First look at new adventure golf course ahead of opening

14 July 2022

Our reporter tries his luck at a new history-themed adventure golf course - his first time playing since 1975!

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Report slams conditions for asylum seekers

Report slams conditions for asylum seekers

14 July 2022

An inspection report has raised concerns over the conditions of facilities for asylum seekers in Kent.

Campaigners ready to fight plans for huge solar farm

Campaigners ready to fight plans for huge solar farm

14 July 2022

Early plans for a new solar farm - the size of 102 football pitches - have emerged and the proposal already faces stiff opposition.

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£50m spa hotel and surf pool planned

£50m spa hotel and surf pool planned

13 July 2022

An exhibition on a planned £50m surf park and spa hotel, which will create hundreds of jobs, is to be held.

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