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‘I was inches from being killed': Terrifying high street overtake caught on camera

‘I was inches from being killed': Terrifying high street overtake caught on camera

11 June 2024

Shocking footage has captured the moment a dad was almost wiped out by a speeding Audi A3 as it recklessly overtook another car.

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‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

‘Intrusive’ development plans for late TV star’s estate rejected

10 June 2024

Controversial plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been rejected.

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Roof erupts in flames

Roof erupts in flames

10 June 2024

Three fire engines were sent out when the roof of a building caught fire yesterday evening.

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

07 June 2024

Potential threats to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel could boost chances of its trains stopping in Kent again, councillors think.

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Revamp of former town centre Debenhams suffers major setback

Revamp of former town centre Debenhams suffers major setback

04 June 2024

The revamp of an ex-Debenhams has suffered a major setback after it was revealed original plans for a huge new medical centre are “no longer viable”.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

02 June 2024

Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.

Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

Historic high street pub to go under hammer at auction

31 May 2024

A historic high street pub is up for auction – more than a year after it closed its doors for the final time.

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TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

TV Hotel Inspector returns to ‘worst’ B&B and leaves ‘pretty impressed’

31 May 2024

A family-run B&B once described as “the worst place ever” has seen its fortunes reversed following the help of Channel 5’s Hotel Inspector.

‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

‘After just one sip the wife was pulling the most awful faces’

30 May 2024

Will one rash decision ruin Secret Drinker’s pub lunch in the sun?

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Autoglass worker stunned as bees swarm BMW and try to build hive

Autoglass worker stunned as bees swarm BMW and try to build hive

29 May 2024

A windscreen repairman stared in disbelief as a swarm of bees surrounded the BMW he was fixing and nested inside.

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Permission granted for holiday let despite neighbours’ fears

Permission granted for holiday let despite neighbours’ fears

28 May 2024

Plans to replace garages with a holiday let have been approved despite attracting the ire of neighbours fearing “noise” and “anti-social behaviour”.

96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

96-home estate sent back to drawing board amid flooding fears

28 May 2024

Plans for new homes are to be looked at again following fears over flooding and claims infrastructure is ‘pushed to the limit’ in the area.

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

28 May 2024

A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.

21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

27 May 2024

‘Eyesore’ greenhouse nurseries could be torn down and replaced by up to 21 homes after land in a Kent village went on sale for £2.2m.

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Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

27 May 2024

Pub bosses ordered to improve after mice droppings were discovered in kitchen cupboards have come under fire again.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

26 May 2024

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been slammed by critics – with the number of objections now surpassing the amount of planned homes.

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‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

23 May 2024

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

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Historic Martello tower to open as holiday let by end of year

Historic Martello tower to open as holiday let by end of year

21 May 2024

The owner of a historic Martello tower says the site should open as a holiday let by the end of the year.

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New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

21 May 2024

A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.

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Holiday park's hygiene turnaround after mouldy fridge discovered

Holiday park's hygiene turnaround after mouldy fridge discovered

20 May 2024

A Holiday park cleaned up its act after inspectors discovered a mouldy fridge and raw meat next to ready-to-eat food.

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