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Aqua park’s bid to host ‘biggest events in the world’

Aqua park’s bid to host ‘biggest events in the world’

21 May 2024

Water park bosses hope to host some of the world’s biggest wakeboarding events after getting the green light for on-site accommodation.

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‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

‘It’s not about the medal - it’s about the message’

18 May 2024

Seven nurseries from Kent and Sussex are preparing to take their unique plants to the world’s most prestigious flower show next week.

Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

Council puts skids under ‘drifting’ school after complaints of ‘screeching’ tyres

17 May 2024

The petrolhead behind Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school says he will continue to operate the new track - despite not having planning permission.

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Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

Are Airbnbs really ‘ripping the heart out’ of Kent’s coastal towns?

16 May 2024

Airbnb properties are increasing rapidly across our seaside towns - but should we embrace or fear the rise of the popular app?

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Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

Hidden door from 1700s uncovered at world-famous Kent castle

15 May 2024

A hidden door scribed with centuries-old soldiers’ graffiti has been discovered at a world-famous Kent castle.

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Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

14 May 2024

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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Boy, 14, arrested for suspected arson attack at historic site

Boy, 14, arrested for suspected arson attack at historic site

14 May 2024

Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of arson after a fire at a historic site.

Car wrecked in crash as driver ‘flees scene’

Car wrecked in crash as driver ‘flees scene’

13 May 2024

A motorist left badly bruised after his car was totally wrecked in a crash says he is desperate to see the culprit caught.

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

13 May 2024

Delays of up to an hour have been reported after a car towing a caravan caught fire, blocking both directions of a major route.

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Kent’s historic mills open to public

Kent’s historic mills open to public

11 May 2024

National Mills Weekend returns with more than 100 mills celebrating their heritage - including three Kent attractions.

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KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

10 May 2024

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

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The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

10 May 2024

A new computer-generated image shows how a “garish” McDonald’s drive-thru could be built next to historic ruins.

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‘We don't want to close theatre but need to find £20k’

‘We don't want to close theatre but need to find £20k’

08 May 2024

A town’s only theatre has issued a plea for help as it tries to raise £20,000 to secure its future.

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Hammer seized after ‘boys carrying weapons’ spotted at station

Hammer seized after ‘boys carrying weapons’ spotted at station

02 May 2024

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a group of teens allegedly carrying weapons were spotted at a train station.

Rail services disrupted after ‘movement under track’

Rail services disrupted after ‘movement under track’

28 April 2024

A speed restriction has been put in place on rail services after ground movement was detected under a main train line.

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The sleepy Kent village plagued by 'campaign of terror'

The sleepy Kent village plagued by 'campaign of terror'

27 April 2024

Cars have been torched, shop staff abused and front doors kicked in as youths run riot disrupting a normally peaceful village.

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Anger as developer bids to cut all affordable homes from new estate

Anger as developer bids to cut all affordable homes from new estate

25 April 2024

A developer’s bid to axe all affordable housing from a new estate has been branded "disgraceful" by angry neighbours.

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Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

24 April 2024

Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.

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Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

22 April 2024

The county’s first zero-emission bus route will launch with diesel-powered vehicles - because purpose-built electric models will not be ready in time.

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Man in serious condition after ‘stabbing’ on residential street

Man in serious condition after ‘stabbing’ on residential street

17 April 2024

A man is in a serious condition following an alleged stabbing on a residential street.

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