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Overbooked restaurant 'turning customers away' launches expansion bid

Overbooked restaurant 'turning customers away' launches expansion bid

09 March 2023

An overbooked restaurant that regularly has to turn customers away has launched a bid to expand into a former DIY shop.

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Baby boy died from 'overwhelming' injuries

Baby boy died from 'overwhelming' injuries

08 March 2023

A former couple are due to go on trial accused of the murder of a baby boy after details emerged of the harrowing injuries he suffered.

Heavy snow shuts schools

Heavy snow shuts schools

08 March 2023

Schools across the county are shut after heavy snow while a cold weather warning is in place.

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Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

Response to baby deaths scandal 'not nearly enough'

07 March 2023

An expert who led the inquiry into a scandal at hospitals in Kent has said the government's response to his report 'does not go nearly far enough'.

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Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

Is this the most misunderstood man in Kent?

06 March 2023

Having been criticised by colleagues as well as Nigel Farage, Rod Liddle and Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Kent council leader tells us why he is misunderstood.

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Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

03 March 2023

Plans to seal off parts of the main route between two Kent towns have been shelved amid fears the project would spark traffic chaos.

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Gridlock is 'taste of chaos to come' ahead of two-month closures

Gridlock is 'taste of chaos to come' ahead of two-month closures

02 March 2023

Residents believe the “traffic chaos” caused by the closure of a major route has given them a taste of things to come when two-month roadworks begin.

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Families' agony as inquest into mums' deaths delayed

Families' agony as inquest into mums' deaths delayed

01 March 2023

The grieving families of two mums who died after childbirth say the unexpected adjournment of the inquest into their deaths has added to their agony.

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Peter Cushing's former seaside home on market for £1.4m

Peter Cushing's former seaside home on market for £1.4m

01 March 2023

The former seaside home of horror film legend Peter Cushing has gone on the market for £1.4 million following fears it had fallen into disrepair.

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Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

Cash-strapped mum praises school for ditching costumes on World Book Day

01 March 2023

A school's decision to shun costumes for World Book Day has sparked debate over how the event should be celebrated in the cost-of-living crisis.

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And it's goodbye from him...

And it's goodbye from him...

28 February 2023

Final column from John Nurden as he prepares to disappear into the sunset for a belated retirement.

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From chop suey to cask ale at former Chinese takeaway

From chop suey to cask ale at former Chinese takeaway

28 February 2023

The owner of a building once used to house a Chinese takeaway has revealed plans to convert the unit into a village’s “first micropub”.

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Key commuter route blocked for second day - and there's more in store

Key commuter route blocked for second day - and there's more in store

28 February 2023

A busy main road is blocked for the second day causing heavy traffic.

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Woman in her 30s dies in crash on major road

Woman in her 30s dies in crash on major road

27 February 2023

Police have confirmed a woman has died in a "single-vehicle collision" along a busy route.

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Severe delays as serious crash closes major road

Severe delays as serious crash closes major road

27 February 2023

A major road has been shut for hours after a serious crash overnight.

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Huge power cut across two Kent towns

Huge power cut across two Kent towns

26 February 2023

Homes and businesses across two Kent towns have been left without electricity.

Second day of flood alerts issued across Kent

Second day of flood alerts issued across Kent

24 February 2023

This afternoon's high tide has prompted more flood warnings around the county.

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'My heart hurts to know they'll grow up without their amazing mummy'

'My heart hurts to know they'll grow up without their amazing mummy'

24 February 2023

The family of a mum who died after contracting herpes shortly after giving birth hope to finally be given answers about her tragic death.

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Bomb disposal unit called in after grenade found near school

Bomb disposal unit called in after grenade found near school

23 February 2023

Specialist explosives teams were called and a road cordoned off after the discovery of a suspected wartime grenade near a school.

Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

23 February 2023

This afternoon's high tide has prompted flood warnings around the county.

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