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‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

07 February 2024
‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

The boss of a curry house rocked by a poor food hygiene report says customers can come and inspect the kitchen as he has “nothing to hide”.

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Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

06 February 2024
Cinema chain backs out of town centre location

A huge cinema chain has pulled out of its lease at a town centre location, with new management taking over in the coming months.

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Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

06 February 2024
Six-year-old’s delight at finding rare 100-million-year-old fossil

A six-year-old boy and his parents were over the moon to discover a 100-million-year-old fossil while searching for stones to skim at the beach.

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Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

05 February 2024
Parking charges could be extended at popular seafront car parks

A council has pitched plans for extended parking charge hours to be implemented at two popular car parks.

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Thief caught red-handed stealing Nike trainers by officer in the same store

05 February 2024
Thief caught red-handed stealing Nike trainers by officer in the same store

A woman who stole trainers from a sportswear store was unaware a police officer was in the same shop.

Shepherd hut retreat planned for 'tranquil' site next to A-road

04 February 2024
Shepherd hut retreat planned for 'tranquil' site next to A-road

Plans for five shepherds huts and a car park at a piece of “tranquil and discreet” land off a major road have been proposed.

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Demolition starts on 1950s buildings at former college

04 February 2024
Demolition starts on 1950s buildings at former college

Demolition work is underway on dilapidated 1950s buildings at a former college to make way for the extension of a school.

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'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

03 February 2024
'We need action on accident-prone road now, not in 10 years time'

A councillor is calling for a junction “to be made safe” amid fears it is becoming an accident blackspot after several high-profile crashes.

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Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

02 February 2024
Five arrests after police officer seriously injured in hit-and-run

Five people have been arrested after a police officer carrying out speed checks was seriously injured in a hit-and-run.

McDonald’s reveals plans for new Kent drive-thru next to Tesco store

02 February 2024
McDonald’s reveals plans for new Kent drive-thru next to Tesco store

McDonald’s bosses want to open a new drive-thru next to a supermarket.

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Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

02 February 2024
Police probe after woman’s purse ‘stolen’ at Morrisons

CCTV has been released by police investigating reports that a woman’s purse was stolen while she was shopping at a Morrisons supermarket.

Why did so many Kent businesses close in January?

01 February 2024
Why did so many Kent businesses close in January?

It’s been a brutal start to the year for Kent firms, with 17 closing for good. But is it really, as one owner claims, “impossible to stay afloat”?

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Skincare products stolen from high street Boots

31 January 2024
Skincare products stolen from high street Boots

A man has been charged after containers of a skincare product worth more than £150 were reported stolen from the town centre store.

Police probe after Co-op break-in

31 January 2024
Police probe after Co-op break-in

An investigation has been launched after a Co-op store was broken into in the early hours.

Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

30 January 2024
Opening date for huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

The opening date for a huge two-storey supermarket in an empty Argos unit has been announced.

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Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

30 January 2024
Village's only Post Office to remain permanently closed

A Post Office which closed following abuse towards staff and rising energy costs will not reopen again, bosses confirmed.

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Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

30 January 2024
Town’s ambulance station could be turned into flats

An ambulance station put up for sale despite a community backlash could now be turned into flats.

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'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

30 January 2024
'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

The developer behind plans for a "Hollywood Hills-style" underground house says he won't give up until his project sees the light of day.

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‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

29 January 2024
‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

A female peacock has become a local celebrity after a Facebook profile was set up for her after being spotted “ruling the roost” at a housing estate.

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'Don't put death knell on our iconic mill'

27 January 2024
'Don't put death knell on our iconic mill'

Villagers are fighting to save an iconic windmill they say is part of the fabric of their community as Kent County Council plans to sell it off.

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