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Search for Lucas scaled back as hopes fade

Search for Lucas scaled back as hopes fade

18 August 2019

The search for missing Lucas Dobson has been scaled back for a second night, with police admitting there is 'unlikely to be a positive outcome.'

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Family's heartache over missing Lucas

Family's heartache over missing Lucas

17 August 2019

The family of a young boy who is missing after he fell into a river tried to reach him but the current was too strong.

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Man dies after roundabout crash

Man dies after roundabout crash

17 August 2019

A driver has been killed in a crash at a roundabout.

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Teenager leaves house alone for first time in four years

Teenager leaves house alone for first time in four years

17 August 2019

An 18-year-old with a rare liver condition has finally been able to leave her home independently.

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Number of empty homes drops

Number of empty homes drops

16 August 2019

While a housing crisis continues to loom, unsightly empty homes are a problem for councils struggling to house people - here's how it's being tackled

Travelodge gets green light for hotel

Travelodge gets green light for hotel

15 August 2019

A new hotel in a science and business hub by the coast could bring lots more tourists to a medieval town.

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Council oppose flats plan at former bank

Council oppose flats plan at former bank

14 August 2019

An authority has refused to support a proposal to convert a former bank into two flats - but the owner feels he has no other recourse.

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Music4Martha spreads out in Sandwich

Music4Martha spreads out in Sandwich

13 August 2019

A live music attraction that proved so popular in one seaside space is expanding into the neighbouring town during a four day festival

Tickets go on sale for end of summer festival at ice-cream farm

Tickets go on sale for end of summer festival at ice-cream farm

13 August 2019

Solley's Sundae is the name being given to an end of summer festival being held at an ice-cream farm.

Family reunites with time capsule

Family reunites with time capsule

08 August 2019

Members of a family flocked to East Kent from Canada, America, South Africa and British counties for a reunion and to update their time capsule

Quinn Estates drops plan for 3,750 new homes

Quinn Estates drops plan for 3,750 new homes

07 August 2019

A controversial plan for 3,750 new homes on greenfield land has been dropped just months after details were leaked to the public.

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Litter pick rids beach of plastics

Litter pick rids beach of plastics

07 August 2019

Scores of volunteers armed with bags and gloves combed a beach in search of wildlife harming plastics, bottles, wrappers and fishing tackle

Warning not to enter river after dead fish images

Warning not to enter river after dead fish images

05 August 2019

People are being discouraged from entering a river after images of dead fish have emerged.

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Guests transferred following hotel blaze

Guests transferred following hotel blaze

03 August 2019

Guests staying at a hotel have been moved to other establishments following a fire at the venue.

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Crews battling hotel fire

Crews battling hotel fire

02 August 2019

Four fire engines tackled a blaze in a hotel.

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Sexual abuser found dead at home

Sexual abuser found dead at home

02 August 2019

A convicted paedophile described by his defence lawyer as a "hermit" has been found dead.

Travelodge plans will boost science park

Travelodge plans will boost science park

31 July 2019

Tourism could be boosted after a planning application for a Travelodge has received huge support.

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Travelodge eyes coastal sites

Travelodge eyes coastal sites

30 July 2019

A "target list" for new hotel sites has been revealed, with several Kent towns included.

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Bootcamp fitness will get kids' heart beats racing

Bootcamp fitness will get kids' heart beats racing

30 July 2019

Lugging sand bags, pacing through agility ladders, and squats with weights are some of the fitness challenges in store for kids in the great outdoors

Music4Martha returns for a 4th year

Music4Martha returns for a 4th year

29 July 2019

Three pubs are partnering in an effort to raise funds for a disability charity.

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