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Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

01 December 2021

A homeowner is demanding urgent checks after the frame of a new house has been erected "just steps" from her back door.

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Grants windfall for 101 groups

Grants windfall for 101 groups

30 November 2021

More than 100 community organisations gained £120,000 between them from a council winter grants payout.

New help for the unemployed

New help for the unemployed

30 November 2021

A support hub has been set up by a council to help the long-term jobless in its district back into work.

New bridal boutique was lockdown brainwave

New bridal boutique was lockdown brainwave

29 November 2021

A hairdresser's lockdown struggle opened the door to a new business venture.

New show from award-winning choir

New show from award-winning choir

29 November 2021

Singers who won a national television competition are giving their first performance under a new name.

Museum to close to protect precious artefacts during works

Museum to close to protect precious artefacts during works

26 November 2021

Concerns over vibrations from the use of heavy machinery during a £1million forecourt renovation have prompted a museum to shut.

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

26 November 2021

The chance to meet Father Christmas - without booking - and browse stalls will be at Martha Trust Christmas Fayre.

'Give yourself a boost this winter'

'Give yourself a boost this winter'

26 November 2021

People are urged to get their Covid jabs as cases rise again and are asked to take advantage of a district's third new vaccination centre.

Time called on beer festival venue

Time called on beer festival venue

25 November 2021

Organisers of an ale festival need to search for a new venue after their usual one is put out of action for years.

Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

Countywide support for White Ribbon Day

25 November 2021

Councillors and others are wearing white ribbons on a day highlighting male violence against women as efforts against the scourge continue Kent-wide.

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Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

23 November 2021

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a bottle of water was thrown through a council office window, forcing the closure of the building.

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

22 November 2021

A Kent chemist is calling for girls to follow their dreams and pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Rally is organised after closure of blood services

Rally is organised after closure of blood services

18 November 2021

A protest will be held over the 'mounting annoyance' following the closure of blood clinics at a hospital.

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Christmas lights switch-ons across Kent

Christmas lights switch-ons across Kent

17 November 2021

Festive lights are starting to twinkle across the county. We take a look at where you can see lights switch-ons near you in Kent this year.

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Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

16 November 2021

A town hall has shut its doors to the public today after a 'personal attack' on a member of its staff.

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Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

16 November 2021

A planning application for 117 homes that was previously rejected has been voted through after just seven fewer were proposed.

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District honours the fallen

District honours the fallen

15 November 2021

A group of Kent towns did their bit in remembering the sacrifices of servicemen and women during events at the weekend and on Armistice Day.

MP criticised for second job following Marcus Rashford comment

MP criticised for second job following Marcus Rashford comment

12 November 2021

A Kent MP has been criticised for comments over Marcus Rashford sticking to his day job, after it was revealed she has a second job.

Bring your gifts for children

Bring your gifts for children

12 November 2021

A housebuilder is providing its local base as as drop-off point for people with shoeboxes filled with items for deprived youngsters this Christmas.

Probe on ferry firms' deal by watchdog

Probe on ferry firms' deal by watchdog

12 November 2021

An investigation has been launched into an agreement between two rival firms over sharing lorry space on their vessels.

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