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Boy George impersonator organises bike ride in memory of Hairy Biker friend

Boy George impersonator organises bike ride in memory of Hairy Biker friend

07 June 2024

A former Boy George impersonator and friend of Dave Myers has organised a bike ride in his memory from his cafe.

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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Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride

Everything you need to know about Canterbury Pride

07 June 2024

Kent’s biggest Pride event is taking place this weekend with a star-studded festival - here’s what you need to know…

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Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

07 June 2024

A boutique salon offering wigs and prosthetics to people affected by hair loss through cancer and other conditions has opened its doors.

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12ft paddling pool and wedding reception banned from communal yard

12ft paddling pool and wedding reception banned from communal yard

07 June 2024

A mum says her family “can’t have fun any more” after her housing association banned her paddling pool and wedding reception from the communal yard.

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‘Council failed to empty my garden waste bin for months - so I dumped it myself’

‘Council failed to empty my garden waste bin for months - so I dumped it myself’

07 June 2024

A retired university lecturer says he was forced to dump his garden waste after the council repeatedly failed to empty his green bin.

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Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

Threat from rivals ‘could spur Eurostar return to Kent stations’

07 June 2024

Potential threats to Eurostar's monopoly on the Channel Tunnel could boost chances of its trains stopping in Kent again, councillors think.

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‘It was an amazing achievement in our history’’

‘It was an amazing achievement in our history’’

06 June 2024

The sacrifices made at the D-Day landings have been remembered 80 years on at a commemoration in Kent.

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

Drug dealer must pay back £300k or face longer jail term

06 June 2024

A convicted drug dealer is to have his assets seized after supplying cocaine to people around Kent.

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Kent man celebrating EuroMillions win

Kent man celebrating EuroMillions win

06 June 2024

A man from Kent is set to be mortgage-free after scooping £1 million in a EuroMillions draw.

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Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

06 June 2024

A long-running fireworks display will no longer go ahead with organisers blaming dwindling volunteer numbers, soaring costs and bad weather.

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Drone pictures reveal gridlock caused by motorway slip closure

Drone pictures reveal gridlock caused by motorway slip closure

06 June 2024

Aerial photos have shown the chaos caused by a busy motorway slip closure that has reduced a dual carriageway to just one lane.

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Iconic high street clock tower to light up for D-Day

Iconic high street clock tower to light up for D-Day

06 June 2024

A town will be glowing with pride and remembrance as its clock tower unveils a dazzling new light display, starting with the D-Day anniversary.

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Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

Brave siblings step forward to unmask firefighter dad as ‘entrenched paedophile’

06 June 2024

A brother and sister have reunited after decades apart to get their firefighter father sent to prison after enduring years of rape and sexual abuse.

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Award-winning online service hits one million users

Award-winning online service hits one million users

06 June 2024

One million people are now using a new digital platform to guide them to key local announcements.

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Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

06 June 2024

Bus operator bosses have warned that the ongoing road works and closures in one borough will cause chaos to its services.

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Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

Homes and sports hub plan for former golf course

06 June 2024

A new sports hub is proposed to accommodate football, padel tennis, a golf driving range and a restaurant, along with 100 new homes.

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‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

‘It’s the best way to mark National Fish and Chip day - but £16.50 is a bit steep’

06 June 2024

In honour of National Fish and Chips day we headed to one of the best inland chippies in the county.

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on

06 June 2024

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.

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Tesco branch plans to sell clothing if extension is allowed

Tesco branch plans to sell clothing if extension is allowed

05 June 2024

Tesco wants to improve customers’ experience by adding two extensions to an existing store - but parking places will be lost.

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