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First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

09 June 2024

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

09 June 2024

Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.

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Three Kent beaches to close as £500k sea defence works begin

Three Kent beaches to close as £500k sea defence works begin

07 June 2024

Parts of three Kent beaches will be closed over the next month as a flood defence scheme costing almost half a million pounds gets underway.

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Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos

07 June 2024

Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.

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Industrial action causes ferry disruption

Industrial action causes ferry disruption

07 June 2024

Ferry journeys are facing major delays and disruption due to strike action in France.

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Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

Dramatic rescue mission launched as 84 people - including baby - in sea off Kent

06 June 2024

A major rescue mission was launched in the Channel as 84 people - including a six-month-old baby and two other children - ended up in the water.

McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

04 June 2024

McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.

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Vets in £1 million move into former Carpetright store

Vets in £1 million move into former Carpetright store

04 June 2024

A vet practice has undergone a £1 million relocation and expansion into a former Carpetright showroom

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Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

04 June 2024

Two men face extradition to France over the death of a young girl who drowned while bound for Kent in a small boat.

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

End of an era as chippy boss calls it quits after 40 years in town

04 June 2024

A chippy owner who has run his takeaway for more than 40 years says his decision to quit has been an emotional one.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

02 June 2024

Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

02 June 2024

Stunning shots of a Kent castle feature in the trailer of a new historic TV drama set to air on Prime Video.

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

01 June 2024

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

01 June 2024

The grieving mother of a woman who took her own life has contacted the King for his help to open a vital respite centre.

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Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

31 May 2024

Families heading on to ferries have described the carnage as mammoth queues build up due to French border issues.

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Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

Horror as girl finds blade feared to have been buried in sandpit

29 May 2024

A dad was left horrified after his young daughter found and picked up a razor-sharp blade feared to have been buried “maliciously” in a sandpit.

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Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

28 May 2024

Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

28 May 2024

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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Application for ‘prison-like’ block withdrawn

Application for ‘prison-like’ block withdrawn

27 May 2024

A scheme in principle for a ‘blot on the landscape’ flats development has been pulled by applicants.

Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

26 May 2024

Clog-ups on roads to a port during the half-term holiday rush have now eased, according to the port authority.

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