With Christmas now just around the corner, details have been confirmed on the changes to bin collections around Kent over the festive period. Across each of the 13 districts, alterations to waste pickups vary from place to place, so it can be a little confusing knowing when to actually pop …
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Anti-immigration protesters have clashed with a counter demonstration outside an RNLI lifeboat station. The right-wing activists claimed the maritime charity acts as a “taxi service” for illegal immigration, whereas their opponents said it was “disgusting” to target the organisation. Groups of about 30 anti-immigration demonstrators gathered at Cross Wall Quay …
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A popular postman who was described as ‘one of the nicest men’ has died suddenly after decades serving the community. The devastated family of Garry Skeggs, 53, of Dover, have paid tribute to the “most wonderful” dad, grandad, husband, son and brother. Garry, who died on Tuesday (September 5), worked …
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Stunning rural backdrops, acres of land, large beautiful houses and a tight community spirit. Those are almost-guaranteed aspects of life in one of Kent’s gorgeous villages. Our beautiful county has dozens of pretty settlements to choose from – some coastal, others closer to London. And some you may never have …
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Kent has a rich and colourful history, but there are some facts that are absolutely astounding. There is something about Kent that seems to attract people. Whether it is the Romans or the rich and famous, people seem to fall in love with the county. Read more: The fascinating stories …
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A housing complex will be named after the boss of a company that was just across the road. The block of retirement homes, at Charlton Green, Dover, will be called Elkington House. Artist’s impression of the futeure Elkington House. Picture: Dover District Council This is after Vivian Elkington who was …
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The Met Office is warning that heavy rain set to batter the county is “likely to bring disruption to travel”. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Tuesday morning (September 24). It will be in place from midnight until 3pm. Kent Royal Mail postman fired after being …
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A mum took parenting to the next level this week when she gate crashed his maths class in a bid to teach him a valuable lesson. Becky Crandley walked into The Sittingbourne Community College in Swanstree Avenue and sat herself down next to her son as part of a “surprise” …
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More than a quarter of the people taking the British citizenship test in Kent failed in 2017. Exclusive figures obtained under Freedom of Information laws show a total of 1,967 tests were taken in Kent in that year. And people failed on 524 occasions – 27 per cent of the …
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Developers of a housing complex are giving the community the chance to christen it. And the person who chooses the winning name will get a £200 prize and will be able to attend the grand opening. McCarthy and Stone says construction is set to begin for the 70 extra care …
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