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Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

Busy high street shut off as sinkhole back and bigger than ever

28 May 2024

Business owners are in disbelief as roadworks shut down a busy high street for the third time in a month.

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Thugs beat man with baseball bat and left him in burning flat

Thugs beat man with baseball bat and left him in burning flat

28 May 2024

A "vulnerable" man had his flat set on fire after his neighbour and an accomplice subjected him to a vicious beating with a baseball bat.

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Stunning summer gardens opening in June

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

27 May 2024

Lots of beautiful early summer gardens are opening all over Kent in the next few weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

26 May 2024

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

25 May 2024

Campaigners took to the streets to voice their concerns over plans to build a “new car dependent town” on farmland next to a university campus.

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Break-in at house under renovation

Break-in at house under renovation

25 May 2024

A 56-year-old man has been charged following the theft of tools at a house under renovation.

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

25 May 2024

Police have closed a road due to a broken-down farm vehicle which is leaking oil onto a carriageway.

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‘Closing busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause absolute chaos’

‘Closing busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause absolute chaos’

25 May 2024

The closure of a busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause traffic “chaos” and leave children struggling to get to school, it is feared.

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Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

25 May 2024

Eight chicks died after a blundering council worker posted a roadworks notice into a letterbox - despite warnings the birds were nesting inside.

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Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

25 May 2024

The record-breaking musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be sashaying into a Kent theatre for six nights.

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

24 May 2024

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

Secret Drinker at the pub that could be calling last orders for the final time

24 May 2024

It really could be time at the bar for this huge family pub that feels more like a ‘campsite clubroom’

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Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

23 May 2024

Police have taken action against more than 80 people during a six-hour clampdown on unsafe driving.

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Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

23 May 2024

A TV presenter is urging people to join a march against a huge new housing development this weekend - describing it as “another threat to nature”.

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Man found with blade banned from city centre

Man found with blade banned from city centre

22 May 2024

A man has been banned from a city centre for carrying a blade.

Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

21 May 2024

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

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Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

21 May 2024

Officers have CCTV of someone who may be able to help with their inquiries after a restaurant bill was dodged.

Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

Sadness at death of dedicated preacher after 60 year career

21 May 2024

Tributes have been paid to a vicar and Honorary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral who “brought joy to all he met”.

Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

21 May 2024

The comedian has revealed he will visit six Kent venues on his upcoming Small World tour.

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Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

Queen Asian hornet builds nest at cafe

21 May 2024

A queen Asian hornet has built a nest at a roadside cafe as experts warn sightings must be reported immediately.

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