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Kent from the skies in the 1950s and 60s

Kent from the skies in the 1950s and 60s

03 April 2021

Just how much has the county changed in the last 70 years? Take a trip down memory lane with dozens of aerial pictures of Kent's towns.

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Development includes expansion of school

Development includes expansion of school

01 April 2021

Details have been revealed of an 80-home development, which would include extra classrooms for a primary school.

Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

Nearly 400 asylum seekers attempt crossing in two days

31 March 2021

The Home Office says there have been 19 cross-Channel incidents involving 371 people believed to be asylum seekers in the last couple of days.

'Unique' bar to open in high street

'Unique' bar to open in high street

31 March 2021

A unique bar is set to open in the vault of an old high street bank.

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Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

31 March 2021

Plans have been drawn up to ensure summer visitors to a Kent district leave behind less mess and damage than last year.

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Filming for Back to Life series 2 starts in Kent

Filming for Back to Life series 2 starts in Kent

30 March 2021

Film crews have arrived in Kent to film the second series of popular comedy drama Back to Life, which stars Daisy Haggard.

Potentially 'noisy and smelly' work starts on seafront development

Potentially 'noisy and smelly' work starts on seafront development

25 March 2021

Work has started on the land destined for a divisive new housing scheme along the coast.

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Brexit lorry park gets busier as customs checks begin

Brexit lorry park gets busier as customs checks begin

24 March 2021

Customs checks are now fully operational at a purpose-built Brexit lorry park off the M20.

Seafront flats are rejected

Seafront flats are rejected

24 March 2021

A proposal to turn a residential home into 19 new apartments with sea views has been refused over concerns about loss of care beds.

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Next coastal flood defence works announced

Next coastal flood defence works announced

24 March 2021

A section of Kent's coastline has been selected for future coastal flood defence improvements.

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Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

Calls to protect Kent's coastlines

18 March 2021

Calls have been made to protect hundreds of kilometres of coastline across the county from the damaging effects of climate change.

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Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

Asylum seekers 'could be processed abroad'

18 March 2021

Asylum seekers may be initially held in centres overseas under the Home Secretary’s plans to overhaul the immigration system, reports say.

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

Six turbulent months at asylum seeker camp

18 March 2021

What has happened since a Kent barracks became a camp for asylum seekers last year - and what next for the site?

Owners' devastation after missing pug is found dead

Owners' devastation after missing pug is found dead

17 March 2021

A beloved pug which was missing for over a week has sadly been found dead after drowning.

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

'Lets await the outcome of Clapham inquiry' says MP

15 March 2021

A Kent MP says it is best to wait for the official report to find out the full circumstances of a vigil for a murder victim that plunged into chaos.

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

13 March 2021

A minute's silence has been organised as part of a National Day of Reflection marking one year since lockdown started due to the pandemic.

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Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

Jet skis 'danger to wildlife and people' on coast

11 March 2021

Concerns have been raised about what can be done to reduce the disturbances caused by jet skis along the coast.

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Airport dance festival pushed back another year

Airport dance festival pushed back another year

11 March 2021

Two huge events in Kent - including a rave at an airport - have been postponed until next year due to Covid-19.

Lifeboat crew who died at sea during storm

Lifeboat crew who died at sea during storm

09 March 2021

Three RNLI volunteers lost their lives at sea during a huge storm off the Kent coast more than 100 years ago.

Shop 'significantly damaged' in ram raid will remain closed for weeks

Shop 'significantly damaged' in ram raid will remain closed for weeks

09 March 2021

It is not known when a supermarket will reopen after it was hit by a digger during an attempted robbery.

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