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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 mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean 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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The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

27 May 2024

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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Museum’s £640k gallery set to open

Museum’s £640k gallery set to open

26 May 2024

Visitors to a museum’s new gallery will gain a unique insight into life thousands of years into the past.

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

26 May 2024

A parish council leader has said new sports equipment at a play park will be enjoyed by many young villagers.

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

26 May 2024

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Developer asks for views on 118-home development

Developer asks for views on 118-home development

26 May 2024

A housing developer has launched a public consultation on plans for more than one hundred homes.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

26 May 2024

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been slammed by critics – with the number of objections now surpassing the amount of planned homes.

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Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

26 May 2024

A listed home opposite a village green and in a conservation area is under offer at a “bargain” price.

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Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

26 May 2024

Work has started on a new retirement complex previously labelled “farcical” by a town’s new mayor.

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

26 May 2024

Armed police who were called to a residential street after reports of a gang with weapons seized an axe and a table leg.

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Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

26 May 2024

Port bosses have blamed drivers failing to stick to main routes for creating gridlock yesterday - and there are still two-hour hold-ups today.

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