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Retirement homes plan for former historic deer park

Retirement homes plan for former historic deer park

16 May 2024

A plan for retirement homes has been criticised with one person saying the increase in traffic could cause “untold misery and suffering”.

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

Historic country estate for sale at £4m

16 May 2024

A country estate with its own swimming pool, tennis courts and 82 acres of land is for sale.

Murder of ‘Britain’s worst ever paedophile’ could have been stopped, report finds

Murder of ‘Britain’s worst ever paedophile’ could have been stopped, report finds

16 May 2024

The murder of a sex offender branded “Britain’s worst paedophile” could have been stopped, an official report has concluded.

The Kent Wetherspoon pub ranked second best in UK

The Kent Wetherspoon pub ranked second best in UK

16 May 2024

One of Kent’s Wetherspoon pubs has been listed as the second-best ‘Spoons’ in the country, according to new research.

Hundreds join fight to reverse ‘lifeline’ bus cuts

Hundreds join fight to reverse ‘lifeline’ bus cuts

16 May 2024

Battle lines are being drawn as hundreds join the fight in a bid to reverse a decision to axe ‘lifeline’ bus services.

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kmfm most listened to commercial station in Kent

kmfm most listened to commercial station in Kent

16 May 2024

Kent radio station kmfm is celebrating becoming the most listened to commercial station in the county.

Shock £500k repair bill for closed historic Kent landmark

Shock £500k repair bill for closed historic Kent landmark

16 May 2024

The re-opening of one of Kent’s most historic gardens has been scuppered on safety grounds after the owners were landed with a shock £500k bill.

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UK’s first school skate park planned in Kent town

UK’s first school skate park planned in Kent town

16 May 2024

A secondary school has applied to build a skate park on its grounds to promote the growing sport and hopes of nurturing a future world champion.

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World-first Emily nominated for top award

World-first Emily nominated for top award

16 May 2024

A healthcare worker who was the first person on the planet to perform her role has told of her pride at being shortlisted for a hospital award.

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Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

15 May 2024

A housing development which could replace the site of a former social club has once again come under fire.

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Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

Relief as plans to reopen abandoned pharmacies revealed

15 May 2024

Two pharmacies which closed last year, leaving thousands in the lurch, are set to reopen.

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New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

New series featuring Harry Potter star filming in Kent

15 May 2024

Camera crews are set to descend on the town for a new series telling the story of Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi.

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

‘People feel horrible but they understand’: How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

15 May 2024

To mark Dementia Action Week, KentOnline has visited a home care agency to see how it’s using virtual reality to help people living with dementia.

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

15 May 2024

New owners have spent thousands of pounds renovating a town centre Nepalese and Indian restaurant.

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Parish makes bargain land deal

Parish makes bargain land deal

15 May 2024

A plot of land extending to a tenth of an acre has been sold at auction for £1.

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High note for European friendship

High note for European friendship

15 May 2024

A choir from Kent has represented the UK at an event to celebrate Europe Day in France.

Dozens of historic firefighters’ helmets up for auction

Dozens of historic firefighters’ helmets up for auction

15 May 2024

More than 100 rare and historic firefighters’ helmets collected over 40 years are up for sale.

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

Calls for government to pay £10m to clear rubbish at Kent woodland

15 May 2024

The government is being urged to pay the full cost of clearing tonnes of dumped rubbish from a historic woodland in Kent.

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Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

Indoor heated dog pool where XL Bullies are welcome

15 May 2024

A canine playground including Kent’s first indoor fun pool for dogs, plus a tricks studio, has opened.

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‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

15 May 2024

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

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