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‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

10 June 2024

People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be.

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‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

‘It’s been on the market since the day I bought it’

10 June 2024

The owner of a seafood restaurant says he is yet to find a suitable buyer for his business despite it being on the market for 17 years.

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Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

10 June 2024

A married couple’s viral video about living with parents has highlighted how first-time buyers in Kent are struggling to get on the ladder.

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'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

10 June 2024

Residents fear a village's “green belt” could be turned into a “concrete jungle” after swathes of land were put forward for new homes in the area.

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‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

10 June 2024

The owner of a heritage railway says signs put up to advertise road closures have lost the business £30,000 to £40,000 just in the last 18 months.

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Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

09 June 2024

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has given an acting masterclass to a group of young people in foster care.

Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

09 June 2024

A 95-year-old woman is angry her bins have not been collected in a month as the bags overflow into her drive.

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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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Petition calls for ‘ineffective’ bail hostel to be shut

Petition calls for ‘ineffective’ bail hostel to be shut

09 June 2024

A petition calling for the closure of a probation hostel has attracted 500 signatures after the disclosure of failings by an undercover reporter.

New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

09 June 2024

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

09 June 2024

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

09 June 2024

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

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PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

09 June 2024

A PC who was attacked by a suspect has been praised for her extraordinary" bravery.

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‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

09 June 2024

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

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Brutal Kent murder features on new Channel 5 documentary

Brutal Kent murder features on new Channel 5 documentary

08 June 2024

A brutal murder which happened in Kent has been the subject of a Channel 5 documentary.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

08 June 2024

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

08 June 2024

Shop owners who lost trade when customers were banned from parking in a layby say their “prayers have been answered”.

Huge high street parade as Kent’s biggest Pride kicks off

Huge high street parade as Kent’s biggest Pride kicks off

08 June 2024

A colourful parade has weaved its way through city centre streets as Kent’s biggest Pride event gets underway,

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‘I felt she was embarrassed to tell people my boyfriend was white’

‘I felt she was embarrassed to tell people my boyfriend was white’

08 June 2024

People expect they are the norm but how far has acceptance towards interracial relationships really come? We ask different generations for their take.

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'It's not pints and pork scratchings - we’re promoting European drinking culture in the UK’

'It's not pints and pork scratchings - we’re promoting European drinking culture in the UK’

08 June 2024

The owner of a high street deli says he is “overjoyed” to be granted a permanent alcohol licence despite objections over noise from residents.

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