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Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels

27 January 2023

Hundreds of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have gone missing from accommodation in Kent in the past year - with many never found.

Traffic fears over garden centre's bid to build new homes

Traffic fears over garden centre's bid to build new homes

26 January 2023

Plans to build new homes on the site of a village garden centre have sparked safety concerns over the access near a primary school.

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Plain clothes military 'patrolling Kent beaches'

Plain clothes military 'patrolling Kent beaches'

26 January 2023

Plain-clothed military patrols have been spotted on the Kent coast in a bid to tackle small boat crossings.

Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

Mysterious 'Napoleonic' vaults and tunnels up for auction

25 January 2023

Going going, gone... the price could go through the roof when this former munitions store, believed to be Napoleonic, goes under the hammer.

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Gang jailed after family die in crossing tragedy

Gang jailed after family die in crossing tragedy

24 January 2023

Four men who were responsible for the deaths of a family-of-five have been jailed after their boat sunk in freezing temperatures.

'Arson attack' on house days after suspected cannabis farm found

'Arson attack' on house days after suspected cannabis farm found

24 January 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze ripped through a house - days after a suspected cannabis farm was uncovered.

Opening date for 'stunning' Kent marina revealed

Opening date for 'stunning' Kent marina revealed

24 January 2023

A town's long-awaited new marina has finally been given an opening date after years of delays.

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Gang member stabbed by rival drug dealer jailed

Gang member stabbed by rival drug dealer jailed

23 January 2023

A gang member who was stabbed by a county line drug dealer has been jailed after being found with crack cocaine and heroin.

Owners win bid to open farm shop in old cow shed

Owners win bid to open farm shop in old cow shed

23 January 2023

Farm owners have won their bid to open a shop selling produce by converting a former cow shed.

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'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

'I've been drinking in pubs for 30 years - now I own one'

22 January 2023

A husband and wife team behind a new micropub have turned their love for a night out at their local into their dream business.

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Train fire causes rail chaos

Train fire causes rail chaos

22 January 2023

Power lines had to be turned off after a train fire, which meant services have been cancelled and delayed.

'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

'I met my second husband at a widow support group - then he almost died too'

21 January 2023

A mum-of-three who found love after losing her husband in a diving accident, only to face tragedy again, is on a mission to help other young widows.

Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

Wedding venue to open at country house - but fireworks will be banned

20 January 2023

Divisive plans for a wedding venue at a country house have been given the green light - but fireworks and Chinese lanterns won't be allowed.

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Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

Homes for former police station approved despite over-development fears

20 January 2023

A historic but empty police station will be developed into five houses - despite residents’ fears of over-development and congestion.

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Schools closed as crews tackle huge house fire

Schools closed as crews tackle huge house fire

20 January 2023

Seven fire engines and a height vehicle tackled a large blaze this morning, with two schools forced to close.

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Drink-driving mum crashed with daughter, 8, in car

Drink-driving mum crashed with daughter, 8, in car

20 January 2023

A reckless mum crashed her car with her eight-year-old daughter inside after choosing to drive the morning after a boozy Christmas party.

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Chris Packham's fight against 'catastrophic' Kent development

Chris Packham's fight against 'catastrophic' Kent development

19 January 2023

Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham has joined the fight against a £50 million surf lagoon and luxury hotel at a county park.

Three-hour delays as French strikes hit Kent ports

Three-hour delays as French strikes hit Kent ports

19 January 2023

Strike action across the Channel is causing disruption and cancellation to ferry services leading to huge delays at Kent's ports.

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£45m for Dover traffic from Levelling Up cash

£45m for Dover traffic from Levelling Up cash

18 January 2023

The projects in the county that will receive a multi-million pound cash injection as part of the government's Levelling Up agenda have been revealed.

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'Severe disruption' to ferry services due to French strikes

'Severe disruption' to ferry services due to French strikes

18 January 2023

Strike action across the Channel is set to cause severe disruption to ferries, operators have warned.

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