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£10m revamp of historic listed building to finally start

£10m revamp of historic listed building to finally start

27 September 2022

The long-awaited renovation of a centuries-old town hall is being funded with lottery cash.

15 spooktacular things to do with the family this Halloween

15 spooktacular things to do with the family this Halloween

27 September 2022

Get into the spirit of the season and bring the whole family along to the best not-so-scary Halloween events in Kent.

Government 'u-turn' on removing Albanian asylum seekers

Government 'u-turn' on removing Albanian asylum seekers

26 September 2022

The government has issued a u-turn on a controversial asylum plan, according to a charity.

The parts of Kent where planning rulebook could be torn up

The parts of Kent where planning rulebook could be torn up

26 September 2022

Housebuilding restrictions could be eased in parts of Kent - after the county was named by the government as a potential "investment zone".

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Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

26 September 2022

A crumbling old school building has been replaced by a £25 million centre than can take more than twice as many pupils.

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Traffic diverted after lorry fire closes A2

Traffic diverted after lorry fire closes A2

23 September 2022

Diversion routes have been put in place after the A2 was closed in both directions due to a lorry fire.

Road to close as work continues on new Fastrack bus route

Road to close as work continues on new Fastrack bus route

23 September 2022

A stretch of a key route will be shut overnight this weekend as work to create a new fast bus route continues.

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Flooding fears as heavy rain to hit Kent

Flooding fears as heavy rain to hit Kent

23 September 2022

Heavy rain is set to bring risks of flooding across the county as a yellow weather warning is issued.

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'Enough room for the landlord's Bentley and GB News on mute on the TV'

'Enough room for the landlord's Bentley and GB News on mute on the TV'

23 September 2022

Secret Drinker finds the feel-good factor and a legend of a landlord on his latest pub outing.

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Britain's first micro-cider house to close

Britain's first micro-cider house to close

22 September 2022

Punters have expressed their sadness as bosses of a unique boozer have announced they will call last orders for the final time this weekend.

One-star food hygiene rating for pizza, kebab and fish takeaway

One-star food hygiene rating for pizza, kebab and fish takeaway

22 September 2022

The manager of a takeaway says work to improve the business have been completed after it received a shock one-star food hygiene.

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New date set for baby deaths probe

New date set for baby deaths probe

21 September 2022

A report into baby deaths at a hospital trust was has been given a new date following last-minute delays.

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

21 September 2022

Plans for 28 flats in two blocks have been thrown out by councillors despite an officers' recommendation to approve.

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Murder charge as victim, 22, named

Murder charge as victim, 22, named

20 September 2022

A man who was arrested in Kent after a 22-year-old died from serious injuries has been charged with murder.

Fire-ravaged club to become pub and flats despite noise fears

Fire-ravaged club to become pub and flats despite noise fears

20 September 2022

Plans for 21 new homes and a pub have been approved by planning councillors - despite protests from neighbours over noise and parking.

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Seafront buildings snapped up for huge hotel expansion

Seafront buildings snapped up for huge hotel expansion

20 September 2022

A seafront hotel has unveiled plans for a multi-million pound expansion into neighbouring buildings.

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Stunning tribute to the Queen lights up cliffs

Stunning tribute to the Queen lights up cliffs

19 September 2022

Kent's famous white cliffs have been lit up in tribute to the Queen as a striking image of the late monarch is projected across the water.

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Road closed after car overturns in crash

Road closed after car overturns in crash

19 September 2022

A car overturned in a crash on a busy route, causing heavy traffic while emergency crews dealt with the aftermath.

Farmer sets epic sheep-shearing record

Farmer sets epic sheep-shearing record

19 September 2022

A young farmer hooked on shearing has set a world record by cutting 370 sheep in eight hours.

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Woman who slashed mum in row over milk locked up

Woman who slashed mum in row over milk locked up

18 September 2022

A woman spared prison for slashing her mum during an argument about milk has now been jailed by a judge "sick" of giving her chances to mend her ways.

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