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‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’
02 August 2024Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.
‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’
01 August 2024Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".
‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’
01 August 2024Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.
Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high
31 July 2024Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.
Cyclist taken to hospital after falling off bike near junction
31 July 2024A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off their bike near a junction.
‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’
31 July 2024Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.
Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing
27 July 2024Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.
‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’
27 July 2024A frustrated pub landlord spent £8,500 putting up barriers to “protect pedestrians” - but now council workers are set to tear them down.
‘I said I would never go back - but I did’
26 July 2024Plenty to chew on! Secret Drinker returns to a pub that left a gristly taste in the mouth first time round.
Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100
25 July 2024Mourners will gather for the final farewell of an extraordinary centenarian who was one of the country’s last Second World War widows.
Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home
24 July 2024Angry villagers fear they will face a "constant stream" of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O'Grady's former home are approved.
Abandoned homes hit the market for £495k
18 July 2024Coastal homes that sat incomplete for years have finally hit the market for a pricey sum.
New beach bus service to launch from town centre to popular seaside spot
16 July 2024A bus service taking passengers to one of the busiest seaside resorts on the Kent border is to launch next week.
M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays
10 July 2024Part of the M20 will shut tonight as Operation Brock returns ahead of the summer holidays.
New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched
08 July 2024Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK border security command to tackle people-smuggling gangs.
‘Work restarts on vandalised estate - but villagers say: ‘Building must stop!’
05 July 2024Furious residents are calling for all building to stop on a vandalised seafront housing estate which had sat abandoned for years.
Damian Collins loses seat as Labour win
04 July 2024Conservative MP Damian Collins has lost his seat after 14 years with Labour sweeping to victory.
Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down
04 July 2024Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.
Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train
03 July 2024Passengers travelling to a Kent station are warned to expect severe disruption after a person was hit by a train.
Arts festival to return for 11th year
03 July 2024A 10-day festival celebrating classical music, exhibitions and outdoor theatre by local artists is back for another summer.
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Pedestrian killed in M2 crash involving ‘number of vehicles’
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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Bomb disposal truck spotted in town centre
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‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
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