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Christmas traffic chaos fears as road to shut for weeks

Christmas traffic chaos fears as road to shut for weeks

31 October 2018

Traffic misery is expected as the start of work on a £9.1 million car park will close a road for nine weeks.

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Warning as eggs thrown at people and buildings

Warning as eggs thrown at people and buildings

31 October 2018

Yobs are terrorising residents by throwing eggs at homes and smashing glass in play parks.

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Councillors have 'moral obligation' not to claim expenses

Councillors have 'moral obligation' not to claim expenses

30 October 2018

City councillors should not claim expenses for travel and fuel if they can afford to, a Labour member has argued.

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No council plans in place for Brexit

No council plans in place for Brexit

29 October 2018

The leader of a city council has said the local authority has not drawn up "formal preparations" for Britain's departure from the European Union.

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Kent's strangest by-laws

Kent's strangest by-laws

28 October 2018

You won't believe some of the outdated by-laws that still exist in the county.

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Michelin-starred restaurant opens new luxury cabins

Michelin-starred restaurant opens new luxury cabins

25 October 2018

Take a peek inside new luxury bed-and-breakfast accommodation at an award-winning Kent restaurant.

Does it get tougher than this for Gregg?

Does it get tougher than this for Gregg?

23 October 2018

MasterChef judge and presenter Gregg Wallace heads out on his first stage tour, Doesn't Get Tougher Than This.

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Ticketless parking rolled out

Ticketless parking rolled out

22 October 2018

Pioneering ANPR technology is being introduced at council car parks, signalling the beginning of the end of pay and display.

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Fraudsters' bid to get cut-price deal

Fraudsters' bid to get cut-price deal

21 October 2018

A 40-year-old driver who fell victim to a cunning car scam is warning other motorists to beware.

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'We should decide if there's fracking in Kent'

'We should decide if there's fracking in Kent'

20 October 2018

County councillors have challenged a government move to streamline applications for fracking sites, arguing local authorities know best.

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Hundreds of thousands join Brexit march

Hundreds of thousands join Brexit march

20 October 2018

Organisers of today's People's March claim 700,000 people turned out, while Scotland Yard said it could not estimate the size of the crowds.

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Pensioner puts 'half-house' on the market for £320,000

Pensioner puts 'half-house' on the market for £320,000

19 October 2018

A 91-year-old is selling his half of a "unique" seafront property which is split in two by a wall.

Loss of lollipop lady 'puts children's lives at risk'

Loss of lollipop lady 'puts children's lives at risk'

17 October 2018

Parents have responded in anger to news the county council will no longer be funding a crossing supervisor outside an infant school.

Probe exposes 'sickening' puppy smuggling trade

Probe exposes 'sickening' puppy smuggling trade

16 October 2018

An investigation by a charity has revealed the horrific conditions endured by dogs that are smuggled to the UK.

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Lifeboat launched three times in three days

Lifeboat launched three times in three days

14 October 2018

A lifeboat rescued a drifting sailor last week, one of three call-outs in three days.

Going down in history: Kent's shipwrecks

Going down in history: Kent's shipwrecks

13 October 2018

We take a look at the stories behind some of Kent's most prominent shipwrecks.

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Is this the end for 121-year-old Kent carnival?

Is this the end for 121-year-old Kent carnival?

12 October 2018

The fate of a historic carnival hangs in the balance after its entire committee calls it a day.

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Families 'priced out' by second homes

Families 'priced out' by second homes

11 October 2018

One in four houses bought in a Kent city last year was a buy-to-let or holiday home.

Traffic diversion as major water works begin

Traffic diversion as major water works begin

11 October 2018

A £400,000 scheme that will see 1.2km of old pipes replaced across three residential roads has begun.

Students' union bans cowboy outfits and 'chav' costumes

Students' union bans cowboy outfits and 'chav' costumes

11 October 2018

A students' union has warned against "offensive" fancy dress costumes it says may affect its members' right to a "safe space".

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