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Water buffalo brought into nature reserve

Water buffalo brought into nature reserve

06 May 2022

Water buffaloes have been brought onto open land to help keep ditches clear, a task that usually needs machinery.

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Jobs bounceback after pandemic

Jobs bounceback after pandemic

04 May 2022

Statistics show unemployment falling back to the levels before coronavirus and in some cases going down even lower.

Town raises flag in support of Ukraine

Town raises flag in support of Ukraine

04 May 2022

The national flag of Ukraine has been raised in the centre of a town as a symbol of support.

Is Deal really Kent's best seaside town... and Herne Bay the worst?

Is Deal really Kent's best seaside town... and Herne Bay the worst?

30 April 2022

A ranking of Kent's best seaside destinations has thrown up controversial results - leading locals to defend their own beloved towns.

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Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

Sacked P&O staff queue at jobs fair

27 April 2022

Hundreds attended a recruitment fair, which offered new opportunities for P&O employees who lost their jobs last month.

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Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

Health chiefs probe 'credibility' of ‘super’ hospital plans for city

27 April 2022

Controversial plans to transform hospital services in east Kent are being reviewed by NHS leaders.

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Train cleaners start 11-day strike

Train cleaners start 11-day strike

26 April 2022

Staff responsible for cleaning trains operating across the county are walking out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

Councillor resigns over 'social media abuse'

24 April 2022

A councillor has resigned after only two months 'to protect her mental health and her family' after a 'campaign of abuse' on social media.

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Awards for unsung heroes

Awards for unsung heroes

21 April 2022

Winners have been announced in a new prizegiving scheme to recognise those who help the environment.

A woman is celebrating being cancer free by helping others

A woman is celebrating being cancer free by helping others

21 April 2022

A woman whose cancer never returned after groundbreaking surgery is now raising money for other victims.

Land to be secured for housing

Land to be secured for housing

20 April 2022

A council is to take a small site to build 24 flats as part of wider project to tackle homelessness in its district.

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

Train fares slashed in Great British Rail Sale

19 April 2022

Discount tickets for journeys in Kent go on sale today in scheme which has been branded a 'gimmick' by the unions.

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'It doesn't look perfect but it's perfect for us'

'It doesn't look perfect but it's perfect for us'

17 April 2022

A building that was once public toilets is set to become the second branch of an ice cream parlour business set up by a family just a year ago.

Volunteers sending £30k in relief to Ukraine every week

Volunteers sending £30k in relief to Ukraine every week

13 April 2022

Volunteers who have been sending around £30,000 in aid to Ukraine each week are being supported with a music and supper night.

Renovated maritime landmark set to reopen

Renovated maritime landmark set to reopen

07 April 2022

An historic visitor attraction is set to open again to visitors following an £80,000 restoration project.

1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

1,600-plus Ukrainian refugees to be given sanctuary in Kent

07 April 2022

More than 700 people in the county are to open up their homes to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

Kent's traffic nightmare to last another TWO WEEKS

07 April 2022

Severe delays are set to continue across Kent's road network until the end of April due to Operation Brock.

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Traffic chaos could 'cripple' lamb attraction

Traffic chaos could 'cripple' lamb attraction

06 April 2022

A farmer whose business is only open for two weeks a year says traffic chaos could "cripple" them.

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Barbers support mental wellbeing

Barbers support mental wellbeing

06 April 2022

Hairdressers are backing a campaign to encourage men to open up about their feelings and anxieties.

The entrepreneur helping people with diabetes in Ukraine

The entrepreneur helping people with diabetes in Ukraine

06 April 2022

A grassroots initiative set up by a young entrepreneur from Kent is helping to save the lives of people with diabetes in Ukraine.

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