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‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

13 November 2024

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

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Nesting box installed on historic church for world’s fastest bird

Nesting box installed on historic church for world’s fastest bird

13 November 2024

A bird box has been placed on the roof a church in hopes it will attract one of the planet’s swiftest animals.

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Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

Diversion warning as ‘failing’ bridge set for restrictions before being replaced

13 November 2024

A weight restriction is being imposed on a “failing” bridge used by hundreds of drivers every day - meaning long diversions for heavier vehicles.

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Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park

12 November 2024

A woman has died after collapsing in a supermarket car park.

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Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue

12 November 2024

Bosses of a popular beachfront nightspot which shut unexpectedly have announced the opening date of a new venue.

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19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street

12 November 2024

A 19-year-old has been charged after a group of people were allegedly sprayed with a toxic substance in the street, injuring four.

UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

UK’s largest Spoons to become even bigger with £750k revamp

11 November 2024

The UK’s biggest Wetherspoon pub is about to get even bigger as bosses announce a £750k expansion.

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‘Come back and do a proper job!’

‘Come back and do a proper job!’

11 November 2024

Shocked residents have told workers to “come back and do a proper job” after leaving a “black scar” on paving outside a gallery.

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Plans for new healthcare hub which could offer up to 60,000 appointments per year

Plans for new healthcare hub which could offer up to 60,000 appointments per year

11 November 2024

A disused university building could be transformed into an ‘all-in-one’ healthcare centre offering up to 60,000 appointments per year.

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Four arrested and cocaine haul seized after armed police descend on harbour

Four arrested and cocaine haul seized after armed police descend on harbour

10 November 2024

Four men have been arrested after armed police descended on a harbour this morning.

Kent’s busiest Spoons set to shut for revamp

Kent’s busiest Spoons set to shut for revamp

10 November 2024

The county’s busiest JD Wetherspoon pub is set to shut for a refurbishment.

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Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

Collections for homeless military veterans under investigation

09 November 2024

A Kent company which raises money on high streets for homeless military veterans is under investigation by the police over alleged “irregularities”.

Arrest after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’

Arrest after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’

09 November 2024

An arrest has been made by detectives investigating reports four people were assaulted by a man with an unknown substance.

New school to open in crumbling manor house

New school to open in crumbling manor house

08 November 2024

A new school is set to open in a crumbling manor house over a year after the last tenants moved out.

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CCTV released after man suffers serious head injuries in ‘pub attack’

CCTV released after man suffers serious head injuries in ‘pub attack’

08 November 2024

Police have released CCTV images after a man suffered serious head injuries in a reported attack at a town centre pub

Man charged after ‘serious seafront assault’

Man charged after ‘serious seafront assault’

08 November 2024

A man has been charged following an alleged seafront assault which left the victim critically injured.

Staggering cost to council of maintaining run-down venue revealed

Staggering cost to council of maintaining run-down venue revealed

08 November 2024

A cash-strapped council is spending hundreds of thousands of pounds maintaining and securing a run-down venue as concerns mount over its future.

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Demos staged at County Hall to protest against council cutback to children’s services

Demos staged at County Hall to protest against council cutback to children’s services

07 November 2024

Campaigners to save family services at a much-loved children’s centre gathered at County Hall this morning ahead of a council debate on the issue.

Uber expands in Kent - but cabbies say most passengers ‘don’t like apps’

Uber expands in Kent - but cabbies say most passengers ‘don’t like apps’

07 November 2024

Uber has launched in another Kent district today - but cabbies are hopeful their loyal customers, many of whom are pensioners, will stick with them.

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Man critically injured after reported seafront attack

Man critically injured after reported seafront attack

07 November 2024

A man is critically injured in a London hospital following an alleged seafront attack in the early hours.

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