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Smoking and vaping restrictions proposed for outdoor areas
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (545+ words) A new ban on vaping could soon come into action(Image: Francesco Carta fotografo via Getty Images) A potential ban on vaping and smoking in several outdoor locations, including areas outside hospitals, schools and children's playgrounds, is being considered by…...
New tenant confirmed for empty unit at seafront landmark
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) Details have been given on what the future holds for an iconic Kent landmark. A new tenant for the empty unit within the Herne Bay bandstand has now been selected. Following a hotly-contested bidding process, local business Makcari's will be…...
Great-grandmother remembered in this week's death notices
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (594+ words) A 94-year-old great-grandmother is among those being remembered in the latest death and funeral notices for Kent. Mabel Bickley passed away in late May. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Announcing the passing of a loved one in…...
Uber co-branded Channel Tunnel trains could soon stop in Kent
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) Eurostar services stopped calling in Kent during the Covid pandemic and have never resumed Transport app company Uber said it has signed an agreement to "co-brand" trains running through the Channel Tunnel that would also stop in Kent. It has…...
'Avoid this plant at all costs' if you have a dog or cat
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (480+ words) Did you know that certain plants may be poisonous to your pets? Pets are typically quite curious and may be tempted from time to time to sniff out, lick, or chew on plants, bushes or trees. Unfortunately, though, there are…...