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The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate
09 October 2023An abandoned seafront housing estate has become a "disgusting dumping ground" occupied only by pigeons, rabbits and vandals.
Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs
08 October 2023A town centre barber’s shop with unique decor inspired by a hit BBC sitcom has been forced to shut by rising bills.
Three arrested over late-night disturbance
08 October 2023Three people have been arrested after threats were reportedly made during a disturbance.
‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’
08 October 2023A developer’s controversial bid to scrap plans for an estate of “executive mansion homes” and build more family houses instead has been approved.
Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best
07 October 2023Three Kent fish and chip takeaways have been listed among the best in the UK in a prestigious competition.
Saga confirms it is to cut more jobs
07 October 2023Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed it is making redundancies.
Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?
07 October 2023As a coffee chain looks to open in a former Woolworths, we take a look at what replaced the high street giant after it vanished from our high streets.
Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years
05 October 2023A drinking fountain which has been out of use for more than 50 years is finally working again.
Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend
05 October 2023People are being advised to be careful if they decide to visit the coast this weekend as hot weather is forecasted.
Celebrity chef’s new restaurant strives to be town’s best
02 October 2023A restaurant run by a celebrity chef is open with the team saying they are striving to be one of the best in the town.
Next step reached in £2.2m Debenhams revamp
02 October 2023A former Debenhams department store which is owned by a council has seen architects appointed to revamp the site.
‘Abandoned pub is an eyesore - it’s crumbling into next door’s garden!’
02 October 2023A question mark hangs over the future of a once renowned pub where the sound of opera rang out across the English Channel.
Ed Sheeran’s new song inspired by ‘empty’ Kent coastline
01 October 2023A unique corner of Kent has inspired one of the songs on Ed Sheeran's latest album.
'I used to be overweight and depressed, now I've opened a gym'
30 September 2023A man who shed six stone in just one year told of his incredible weight-loss journey in light of opening a ‘safe space’ gym.
Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent coast
29 September 2023Flood warnings have been given for several towns along the coast as high water levels are expected.
‘We won’t rely on Joe Schmo to deliver 10,000-home garden town’
29 September 2023A council will call on private developers to help deliver a 10,000-home ‘garden town’ amid fears over cash flow.
'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital
29 September 2023Disabled parking at a Kent hospital has been described as “shambolic” after more than 20 cars were pictured queuing for spaces.
Parents and teachers protest over lack of special education in schools
28 September 2023More than 100 people have joined a protest demanding changes to special education needs provision in schools.
The Vaccines announce two Kent dates on upcoming tour
28 September 2023The chart-topping indie rockers will be promoting their sixth studio album with a nationwide tour next year.
Owners of Kent’s best fish and chip shop take over former Rocksalt site
27 September 2023The bosses behind a popular fish and chip shop have taken on a building formerly owned by the high-end Rocksalt Group, and he has “big plans”.
