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Shocking moment bin lorry mounts path and narrowly misses children

Shocking moment bin lorry mounts path and narrowly misses children

23 May 2023

Dashcam footage shows the shocking moment a bin lorry mounted a kerb after taking a corner too quickly – and almost hit children on the path.

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Bailiffs force man to fork out £424 over £2.50 Dart Charge

Bailiffs force man to fork out £424 over £2.50 Dart Charge

22 May 2023

A man working overseas says bailiffs threatened to remove furniture from his rental property after the Dart Charge wouldn’t accept his payment.

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New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

17 May 2023

A new Labour council leaders say he has put together a cabinet residents can ‘rely on’ after winning a majority at the polls.

Huge new tearoom 'will put garden centre on map’

Huge new tearoom 'will put garden centre on map’

15 May 2023

A new tearoom – which bosses hope will become a community hub – is set to open at a garden centre this summer.

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Injured biker 'stuck in limbo' as BMW driver still at large

Injured biker 'stuck in limbo' as BMW driver still at large

15 May 2023

A biker learning to walk again after being hit by a BMW says he’s devastated the man who caused the crash has skipped court to be brought to justice.

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The man unearthing hidden gems in Kent villages

The man unearthing hidden gems in Kent villages

14 May 2023

An intrepid dad is on a mission to chart the hidden gems buried in Kent’s past - by creating an array of hand drawn maps.

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McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

12 May 2023

A vacant drive-thru previously earmarked for fast-food chain Leon is set to become a McDonald’s, creating 120 jobs.

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Abandoned boarding school could become sixth-form centre

Abandoned boarding school could become sixth-form centre

07 May 2023

An abandoned 19th century boarding school which permanently closed in 2020 could be transformed into a sixth-form centre under new plans.

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The bully mayor and how chaos erupted at council

The bully mayor and how chaos erupted at council

07 May 2023

A shocking report has revealed how a council descended into chaos as its chief executive was bullied by the current mayor.

Labour take over Dover council

Labour take over Dover council

05 May 2023

The Labour Party have taken overall control of Dover District Council from the Conservatives after winning 17 seats.

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Crews spend three hours tackling 12 vehicle fire

Crews spend three hours tackling 12 vehicle fire

30 April 2023

Crews were called to a three-hour long fire at an industrial estate which involved 12 vehicles.

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Dismay at ‘annihilation’ of orchard for 53 new homes

Dismay at ‘annihilation’ of orchard for 53 new homes

29 April 2023

“Alarmed” residents have hit out at the “annihilation” of an orchard to make way for a housing development.

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Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

Family’s horror at finding bugs in half-eaten Lidl baked beans

27 April 2023

A horrified family ended up with insects for dinner when they found weevils among the baked beans they were eating.

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‘I'm scared I'll lose my guide dog after Doberman attack'

‘I'm scared I'll lose my guide dog after Doberman attack'

25 April 2023

A blind woman whose two guide dogs have been attacked says she just wants to be able to “walk up a street without fear”.

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Woman airlifted to hospital after e-bike accident

Woman airlifted to hospital after e-bike accident

23 April 2023

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after being injured in an accident on her electric bike.

Armed police raid house after firearm spotted

Armed police raid house after firearm spotted

20 April 2023

Armed police raided a house and arrested four people after a firearm was reportedly spotted at a railway station.

CCTV issued after spate of thefts from cars

CCTV issued after spate of thefts from cars

19 April 2023

CCTV images have been released of a man police would like to speak with following multiple car break-ins.

Water park unveils expansion bid for new lake and campsite

Water park unveils expansion bid for new lake and campsite

19 April 2023

A new training lake and campsite could soon be added to a water park as plans to expand the facility have been put forward.

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Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

18 April 2023

A gateway has been rebuilt exactly where it was first built almost 2,000 years ago and is set to welcome 'invaders' when the attraction reopens.

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BMW driver facing prison over horror crash may have fled country

BMW driver facing prison over horror crash may have fled country

17 April 2023

A man facing a potential jail sentence for leaving a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries failed to appear in court to learn his fate.

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