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‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

28 May 2024

Council chiefs have apologised to thousands of residents affected by an ongoing waste fiasco after a new bins contractor took over the service.

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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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Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

Outdoor retailer to open in former Argos store

28 May 2024

An outdoor clothing and equipment company is set to launch its eighth store in Kent.

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

28 May 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response.

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

28 May 2024

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

‘Proud’ sports bar pair up for top industry gong

28 May 2024

Pub licensees who transformed a nightclub into a popular town sports bar have been put forward for an award.

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

28 May 2024

A place of worship that has planning permission to be converted into a house is set to be sold at auction for more than £300,000.

New flats owners ‘should promise not to have cars’

New flats owners ‘should promise not to have cars’

28 May 2024

Councillors are resisting the loss of a care home described as a valuable community asset.

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Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

Disappointment as town centre Waterstones to close

28 May 2024

A popular bookstore will leave its prime town centre spot within days – but is hoping to relocate to another store soon.

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Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

Game of Thrones star enjoys holiday on Kent coast

28 May 2024

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has shared pictures of her holidaying in a Kent seaside town.

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Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

28 May 2024

Security workers employed by private contractor G4S across Kent say they do a “very dangerous, difficult job”.

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Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

Supermarket and drive-thrus planned for derelict site on industrial estate

28 May 2024

A supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants could be built on the site of a former drinks factory demolished a decade ago.

The Kent nurse who’s refused to pay housing estate service charge for four years

The Kent nurse who’s refused to pay housing estate service charge for four years

28 May 2024

A defiant nurse has refused to pay her housing estate’s service charge for four years despite being threatened with legal action.

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Why Kent was used as back drop to sci-fi film

Why Kent was used as back drop to sci-fi film

28 May 2024

The producer of a new movie starring a Bend It Like Beckham actor has revealed why it was solely filmed in Kent.

'Death trap' carousel shuts as part of ride collapses

'Death trap' carousel shuts as part of ride collapses

27 May 2024

A seaside carousel dubbed a “death trap” has been forced to close through much of the bank holiday weekend after an incident.

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‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

27 May 2024

Residents claim their public transport options are not good enough to support their growing villages.

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Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

27 May 2024

A Kent-based horse riding star has died aged 37 after suffering a fall in a cross-country competition.

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Circus legend was 'force of nature'

Circus legend was 'force of nature'

27 May 2024

A much-loved boss of a family-run travelling circus which has entertained families across Kent for decades has died.

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Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

27 May 2024

Pub bosses ordered to improve after mice droppings were discovered in kitchen cupboards have come under fire again.

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Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays means I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays means I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

27 May 2024

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

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