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Work on adventure play area starts as part of £20m revival scheme

A new underwater-themed adventure play area is set to open as part of a seaside town’s £20 million revival.

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'A load of rubbish' or a 'decent man'? Kent voters divided as Starmer to step down

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power.

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New chief executive designate announced at crisis-hit water company

A new chief executive designate at the highly criticised South East Water has been selected.

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Pedestrian hit by van in town centre taken to hospital

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van in a town centre this morning.

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Rush hour delays expected due to emergency water works

Temporary traffic lights are in place along two main routes on an industrial estate for emergency works.

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'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster road

Costly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed.

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Glowing Ofsted report for school after move to ‘garden town’

Staff at a new secondary school are over the moon after being highly praised in its first-ever Ofsted report.

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Motorcyclist injured in suspected hit and run

A motorcyclist has been injured in a suspected hit-and-run crash as an investigation is launched to find the driver.

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Theatre’s reopening date delayed again

A historic theatre’s reopening date has been pushed back again due to a “challenging financial climate” and hidden structural issues.

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CCTV image released as welfare concerns grow for missing man, 54

Officers searching for a missing 54-year-old man last seen three days ago have released a new picture of him.

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Analysis: What will Andy Burnham as Prime Minister mean for Kent?

With Keir Starmer announcing his resignation, we take a look at what an Andy Burnham premiership could mean for Kent and its politics.

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Images released after alcohol stolen from town centre bar twice in four days

Police have released images of a person they want to speak to after a town centre bar was allegedly burgled.

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Man arrested after 67 cars damaged in two-day vandalism spree

An investigation has been launched by police after 67 cars were damaged over the weekend.

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Teenagers make ‘threats with knife’ near children’s play park

Three teenagers reported to have threatened people with a knife near a children’s play park are wanted by police.

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Free family tickets up for grabs to this summer’s Kent County Show

Don't miss your chance to win one of five family passes to the annual celebration full of exciting displays, animals and entertainment.

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Shock at sudden death of nurse

Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a “wonderful friend” and “role model” following her sudden death at the age of 57.

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The 'overlooked' Kent street where business is actually booming

People may drive through Dover's High Street without a second glance, but the road residents say many "forget exists" is quietly thriving.

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Work experience company charging parents £55 goes into liquidation

A work experience company has failed to fulfil its agreement with a school to provide placements for some students after going bust.

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‘We’re in for a treat!’ 40 stalls to line town centre as food festival returns

Food lovers are in for a treat as Ashford Food & Drink Festival returns with more than 40 stalls, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.

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Parking ban could be enforced at historic town square

A parking ban could be imposed in an historic town market place following complaints by businesses and shoppers.