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Bank announces closure after drop in visits
08 November 2021A high street bank will close its doors after a 22% drop in counter transactions measured before lockdown.
Road closed after pedestrian is hit by car
08 November 2021One person was taken to hospital after a collision with a car this morning, with the incident leading to rush hour traffic delays.
Another empty shop refilled
05 November 2021A new business moves into a vacant premises tomorrow thanks to a council grants scheme meant to to keep town centres going.
Patients can no longer get blood tests at hospital
05 November 2021Patients are upset after health bosses confirmed blood tests will no longer be held at a hospital, with GPs now taking the service back in-house.
Millions of pounds reach community
05 November 2021New figures show a great windfall for local people, such as in housing and education, thanks to contributions from developers.
Four deaths in two weeks as asylum seekers attempt to reach UK
05 November 2021An asylum seeker has died after attempting to cross the Channel - becoming the fourth person to lose their life trying to reach the UK in two weeks.
New groynes will protect beach
04 November 2021A council cabinet has unanimously agreed to spend at least £125,000 on sea defences at a popular bay.
Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'
04 November 2021County councillors are split over whether a controversial online booking service at waste recycling centres in Kent should be dumped.
Shipwreck on special protection list
04 November 2021The wreck of a 17th century warship at shifting sands off Kent is now one of several sites added to a list of at risk heritage places.
When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county
04 November 2021See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.
'No, Covid's not over'
03 November 2021A council has agreed to step up warnings about the continuing coronavirus as fewer and fewer people are seen taking precautions.
Developers seek second chance
03 November 2021A planning application has been put in to build 110 homes when the original scheme for 117 was rejected.
Honouring the fallen this year
03 November 2021Plans for Remembrance Sunday 2021 are emerging, with ceremonies this time taking place on November 14.
A week to celebrate democracy
02 November 2021A Kent MP is encouraging people to take part in a special Parliament Week, which continues until Sunday.
Hundreds of cinema campaigners attend Halloween protest
02 November 2021Up to 200 protestors swarmed a seafront in a bid to 'spook' the owners of a key building into action.
Looking after the community
02 November 2021A district has had a third Wellbeing Roadshow within a month to help in the promotion of community safety.
Zero-emission bus service to launch
02 November 2021A new zero emission, electric bus service is launching, thanks to a multi-million pound grant.
Panto with Sixties beat
02 November 2021A show based on a fairytale and with music from the 1960s pop era takes place within a couple of weeks.
Countdown to Christmas with light switch-ons
02 November 2021The countdown to Christmas will officially begin with light switch-ons across the county.
Sixfold increase in crossings despite government vow
02 November 2021The number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel has risen sixfold compared to October last year, latest figures have revealed.
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