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20 firefighters tackle blaze in field

20 firefighters tackle blaze in field

15 August 2024

Fire crews have been battling a field blaze after flames swept through crops.

New parking charges to come into force next week

New parking charges to come into force next week

14 August 2024

New parking charges come into effect next week with motorists facing Sunday charges for the first time.

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Sandwich shop conversion bid refused over parking and ‘food smell’ fears

Sandwich shop conversion bid refused over parking and ‘food smell’ fears

14 August 2024

Plans to demolish and redevelop a former sandwich shop into a sleek new café to meet the demands of an area’s growing population have been refused.

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The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

06 August 2024

Following Labour’s plans to shake up housing targets to get ‘Britain building’, we take a look at what those numbers mean for districts in Kent.

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Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

05 August 2024

Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.

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Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

04 August 2024

A Kent MP is calling for the government to put an end to violence on the streets after far-right protestors set fire to a hotel.

Supermarket chain coming to high street

Supermarket chain coming to high street

04 August 2024

A supermarket has confirmed it is set to be coming to a Kent high street if plans are approved.

No trains running from Kent railway station

No trains running from Kent railway station

04 August 2024

There will be no trains running from a railway station today, with bus replacement services in place due to engineering works.

Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak

28 July 2024

Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.

Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

27 July 2024

Part of a high street was cordoned off following a gas leak - and businesses are still without power hours later.

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‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

26 July 2024

A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.

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Search for owners of stolen bikes

Search for owners of stolen bikes

26 July 2024

Bikes found after two people were seen acting suspiciously are thought to have been stolen - and police want to reunite them with their owners.

Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe

Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe

25 July 2024

Long-running roadworks have hit a pub’s trade and left residents fearing for their safety after large vehicles squeeze down narrow village roads.

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‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful

25 July 2024

A Kent MP has become the second candidate to enter the race to become the next Tory leader.

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Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series

24 July 2024

A historic fort and stately home are both set to feature in an upcoming TV series being filmed in Kent.

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Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race

24 July 2024

Bookies say a Kent MP has a “big shout” of becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.

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Kent Tory backed by two former influential MPs to replace Rishi Sunak

Kent Tory backed by two former influential MPs to replace Rishi Sunak

20 July 2024

Two former MPs have backed a Kent Tory politician to become the new Conservative Party leader.

Fresh probe launched following Top Gun tweet by police after woman’s tragic death

Fresh probe launched following Top Gun tweet by police after woman’s tragic death

20 July 2024

Another investigation into a tweet from police following the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman has been launched.

Crews tackle car fire on motorway

Crews tackle car fire on motorway

20 July 2024

One lane has to be closed on a busy motorway after a car caught alight.

‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

19 July 2024

After a quarter of a century leading the way at an ‘outstanding’ school, a headteacher has reflected on her time at the top as she steps down.

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