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Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

23 October 2024

A pub which has sat empty for five years will no longer need to be demolished, as a council drops plans for a junction revamp.

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National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

23 October 2024

Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.

‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’

17 October 2024

A mum who endured a “catalogue of horrors” has spoken of the fairytale moment her luck changed.

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Paedophile used fake Snapchat profile in attempt to abuse child

Paedophile used fake Snapchat profile in attempt to abuse child

15 October 2024

A registered sex offender has been jailed after he sent explicit images to a girl he believed was 13.

‘Please support us!’

‘Please support us!’

14 October 2024

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

Woman found dead near village pub

Woman found dead near village pub

10 October 2024

Police and paramedics were called after a woman suffered a medical episode.

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Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

09 October 2024

A family were given an incredible £18k donation towards their dream of creating an accessible bedroom for their four-year-old.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

06 October 2024

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

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‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

06 October 2024

A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.

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Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

05 October 2024

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’

04 October 2024

A council will lobby the government to give national protection to one of its most cherished landscapes.

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New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

03 October 2024

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’

‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’

03 October 2024

The new head at a £50,000-a-year boarding school reveals how it tackles social media and the proposed 20% hike in its fees.

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Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

02 October 2024

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, who lives in Kent, was sitting in a taxi when it was thought to have been shot at.

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Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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Train line to close for landslip prevention works

Train line to close for landslip prevention works

01 October 2024

A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

27 September 2024

A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.

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Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks

26 September 2024

Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.

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Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

26 September 2024

On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.

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