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Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsizes with the loss of 193 lives

Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsizes with the loss of 193 lives

06 March 2022

People living in Dover at the time of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987 have told of its lasting impact on the town.

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Council tax rise

Council tax rise

04 March 2022

A district authority has passed its annual budget, which includes an increase in local charges for householders.

'My son was murdered... and a psychic saw it'

'My son was murdered... and a psychic saw it'

04 March 2022

A mum says 'suspicious' circumstances in her son's death should be investigated, amid claims by a medium that she told police where to find his body.

Theft left 'unguarded hole in the ground'

Theft left 'unguarded hole in the ground'

03 March 2022

A police appeal has been issued after drain cover thefts left potentially dangerous holes in the ground.

Major salad farm to be built on park

Major salad farm to be built on park

03 March 2022

Another big salad farm is coming to the county - creating dozens of jobs in the process.

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Plans emerge for huge new solar farm

Plans emerge for huge new solar farm

02 March 2022

Plans have been unveiled for a new solar farm that would provide renewable energy for more than 7,000 homes.

Parking charges to increase by 23%

Parking charges to increase by 23%

02 March 2022

A council cabinet has agree an officers' recommendation to push up car park charges, some by nearly a quarter.

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£1.7m mining museum to open after delays

£1.7m mining museum to open after delays

01 March 2022

A museum dedicated to Kent's mining heritage will finally open its doors this Easter after the project was dogged by delays.

Dog and street drinking control consultation

Dog and street drinking control consultation

24 February 2022

Members of the public can, over the next month, give their views on controls against nuisance from dogs and people drinking in public.

Parking fees could rise by nearly a quarter

Parking fees could rise by nearly a quarter

23 February 2022

A council will vote next week on whether to put up charges from £1.30 to £1.60 an hour at its parking spaces.

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Thousands still without power after Storm Eunice wreaks havoc

Thousands still without power after Storm Eunice wreaks havoc

20 February 2022

Engineers are battling to restore power to more than 11,000 homes in Kent today as clean up efforts continue after ferocious winds.

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'He was a doting dad and loving family man'

'He was a doting dad and loving family man'

18 February 2022

The mother of a missing man who has now been found dead has paid a moving tribute to him.

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Charges over alleged inappropriate messages shared with killer Couzens

Charges over alleged inappropriate messages shared with killer Couzens

17 February 2022

Three officers are due in court over allegations they shared inappropriate messages with Wayne Couzens - two years before he killed Sarah Everard.

Second chance to consult on airfield plans

Second chance to consult on airfield plans

17 February 2022

The fight for a new airfield on farmland drags on as a second consultation has been launched.

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Foodbank launches new mobile service

Foodbank launches new mobile service

16 February 2022

A foodbank is launching a new mobile service to help feed families who don't have access to good public transport.

Thousands of street lights replaced in £1m energy saving scheme

Thousands of street lights replaced in £1m energy saving scheme

14 February 2022

A council has replaced around 2,750 street lights with LED fittings in a £1m investment.

Clean sweep for new group in by elections

Clean sweep for new group in by elections

14 February 2022

Four Independent councillors keen to promote transparency have been elected to join a town council.

Potential charges over officer's 'inappropriate messages'

Potential charges over officer's 'inappropriate messages'

11 February 2022

Charges could be brought against three officers for sending 'inappropriate messages' during the investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard.

Town's only theatre added to 'at risk' list

Town's only theatre added to 'at risk' list

11 February 2022

The fight to save a venue earmarked for closure has stepped up, with the theatre now added to a special endangered list.

Killer cop 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

Killer cop 'seriously ill' with Covid in prison

09 February 2022

Wayne Couzens, who abducted, raped and murdered Sarah Everard while serving with The Met, has caught Covid-19.

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