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Former teacher died of cancer 'after encountering asbestos at schools'
06 October 2021A former teacher who 'made holes in walls and ceilings to hang classroom displays' died of an asbestos-related lung cancer.
Southern Water leak off coast...again
05 October 2021A council is urging people not to enter the sea after an "unscreened wastewater release".
Calls grow for 20mph limits on ‘dangerous’ routes
03 October 2021Residents are demanding urgent action to tackle speeding - with growing calls for 20mph zones on “dangerous” routes.
Why brewery and glamping bid could finally get green light
03 October 2021A fresh bid to build a coastal microbrewery snubbed twice in nine months is set to be launched, it has been revealed.
Tour guides fear Brexit will kill businesses
01 October 2021Businesspeople have told of their concerns a new post-Brexit passport policy will have an "enormous economic impact" upon Kent's tourism industry.
'Perfect storm' set to leave families struggling to eat
30 September 2021A Kent charity warns the end of furlough and of a temporary uplift in universal credit could lead to a spike in demand for food banks this winter.
Line reopens after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage to track
28 September 2021A railway line has reopened this morning after an umbrella caused substantial damage to the track.
Trains halted after umbrella causes 'substantial' damage
27 September 2021A railway line is expected to remain shut this evening, with replacement buses drafted in, after a track was severely damaged by an umbrella.
Busy road partially shut
27 September 2021A road has been partially closed for works to be carried out by Kent County Council.
Lifeboat crew member verbally abused while getting fuel
26 September 2021AN RNLI crew member was abused for using jerry cans to fill up a lifeboat amid the ongoing fuel crisis.
'Not right to say only women have cervix' - Starmer
26 September 2021Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out on a transgender row involving a Kent MP, stating it is 'not right' to say only women have a cervix.
90 beach huts get green light - but 20 more snubbed
25 September 2021Almost 100 beach huts are set to be added to the coast - with councillors expecting them to give neglected parts of a town a much-needed boost.
Prince Charles' estate's 2,500-home plan for countryside
25 September 2021The royal estate fronted by Prince Charles is to reveal its proposals for a huge housing development spread across 320 acres of countryside.
E scooter trial 'a total disaster' and 'destined to fail'
24 September 2021A controversial electric scooter scheme that has been targeted by vandals and left residents "frightened" has been blasted by councillors.
Kent-based series up against Clarkson and Bridgerton at awards
24 September 2021A television series set in a Kent town has been nominated for favourite on-demand show - alongside Clarkson's Farm, Bridgerton and The Crown.
£1k reward for help finding missing Dan
24 September 2021The organisers of a Facebook page set up to find a man missing for 41 days are offering a cash reward for "solid evidence" which helps locate him.
£100 fines for people with beer bottles or barbecues
24 September 2021People caught barbecuing or boozing in beauty spots could face on-the-spot fines when a council introduces a ban.
Coke dealers snared after hiding drugs in books and paintings
21 September 2021A drug dealing pair who imported £250,000 of cocaine inside books and paintings have been jailed after officers cracked an encrypted chat network.
Kent gastropub ranked UK's best
21 September 2021Two Kent restaurants have been named among the UK's top ten gastropubs - with one bagging the top spot.
'Don't let our village become the next Sheppey'
21 September 2021Concerned residents fear their village could 'become like Sheppey' if plans to significantly expand a caravan park are given the go-ahead.
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