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Panic as historic site listed for 'demolition'

Panic as historic site listed for 'demolition'

23 September 2022

A developer has sought to reassure residents after a 'demolition notice' was put up for a Grade-II listed property.

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Tributes after former editor dies suddenly abroad

Tributes after former editor dies suddenly abroad

23 September 2022

Tributes to a councillor and former KM editor have been flooding in after he died suddenly while working in France.

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'The more council housing we build without creating ghettos the better'

'The more council housing we build without creating ghettos the better'

23 September 2022

Plans to transform a derelict former gasworks site with council housing and cafes have been approved.

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Striking workers will now 'up the ante' to get better pay

Striking workers will now 'up the ante' to get better pay

23 September 2022

From 999 operators to train and bus drivers, thousands of workers are gearing up for more strikes and these are the ones which might affect you.

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What does mini-budget mean for pay packets and new housing in Kent?

What does mini-budget mean for pay packets and new housing in Kent?

23 September 2022

A wave of tax-cutting measures have been unveiled today - but how will it affect housebuilding, pay packets and property prices in Kent?

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Pub plant thief fell asleep during burglary

Pub plant thief fell asleep during burglary

23 September 2022

An incompetent thief who unveiled his identity several times during a one-man crime spree has been jailed after falling asleep at a victim's home.

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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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New litter police rake in £250k in just four months

New litter police rake in £250k in just four months

23 September 2022

Exclusive: Wardens brought in to crack down on litter have dished out almost a quarter of a million pounds in fines in just four months.

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Business fined after 'polluting the air with dark smoke'

Business fined after 'polluting the air with dark smoke'

22 September 2022

A development company ended up in court after dark smoke from burning waste polluted a town's air.

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.

'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

22 September 2022

Cash to help every home pay their winter energy bill will soon be on its way but there's a warning for those waiting for the money.

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Three arrested after police foot chase

Three arrested after police foot chase

22 September 2022

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after officers chased a suspect on foot.

How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

22 September 2022

With rail strikes before the London Marathon expected to disrupt travel to the race what options are there for getting into London?

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Trolleys back at Asda at last - but now they have locks

Trolleys back at Asda at last - but now they have locks

22 September 2022

A fresh batch of trolleys have been delivered to a Kent supermarket, after shoppers previously struggled to get one.

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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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'You can't frack in Kent like America - the pollution risk is too high'

'You can't frack in Kent like America - the pollution risk is too high'

22 September 2022

The government looks set to end its ban on fracking - but could we see drilling take place in our county?

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'There were bits of car falling into the road'

'There were bits of car falling into the road'

22 September 2022

A driver has spoken of his shock after his van was almost shunted off the road in a terrifying hit and run.

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Plans for two new Starbucks just two miles apart

Plans for two new Starbucks just two miles apart

22 September 2022

Two new Starbucks could open just seven minutes away from each other under separate proposals being considered by planners.

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Search for man who filmed suspected murder

Search for man who filmed suspected murder

22 September 2022

Detectives investigating a suspected holiday park murder believe video shot on mobile phones could help them crack the case.

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