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The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

Those who witnessed the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion say the memories of that fateful morning still vividly remain 20 years on.

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Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

A family has paid a touching tribute to a “funny and generous” sister and daughter who defied the odds and lived life to the full for 60 years.

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

A crash in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is causing delays.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

Works on a key bridge serving as a main rail and road link are set to commence which will see it shut over several weeks.

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New blue plaque honours music icon’s Kent links

New blue plaque honours music icon’s Kent links

A pop legend who taught art in Kent before finding musical fame has been commemorated with a blue plaque where the school was based.

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Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

A young fox cub was found by a shocked couple as they called on help to free her from her predicament.

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Grandad still playing football aged 80

Grandad still playing football aged 80

A former semi-pro footballer has turned 80 but has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon.

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Stunning shots of a Kent castle feature in the trailer of a new historic TV drama set to air on Prime Video.

Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

A water firm’s plan to build a huge pipe in a bid to pump sewage further out to sea “is not solving the problem”, campaigners say.

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Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs, and bars

As Gareth Southgate and the England team head off to Germany for the European Championship, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

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Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.

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Drunk mum spotted ‘swerving’ on school run almost hit police car

Drunk mum spotted ‘swerving’ on school run almost hit police car

An estate agent more than three times the drink-drive limit nearly crashed after being pulled over by police patrols while on the school run.

Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

A pizza restaurant was hit with a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered it was infested with rats.

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Terror as man set fire to ex’s stables with horses inside

Terror as man set fire to ex’s stables with horses inside

An "obsessed" arsonist caused at least £10,000 worth of damage when he set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s stables in a revenge attack.

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‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

‘We’ve turned an old pub into the best hotel in town’

A husband-and-wife team have transformed a former high street pub into a town’s highest-rated hotel in less than a year.

Drug traffickers smuggled 24kg of crystal meth to Australia

Drug traffickers smuggled 24kg of crystal meth to Australia

A trio of drug dealers have been given a combined 37 and a half years of jail time for trafficking 24kg of meth to Australia.

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Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

The Conservatives have chosen their candidate to defend Tunbridge Wells at general election.

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Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Motorists are facing queues of up to 45 minutes following a lane closure.

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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‘End of an era’ as iconic cafe to shut after 23 years

‘End of an era’ as iconic cafe to shut after 23 years

A popular cafe which has been providing breakfast and lunches to the town’s shoppers for more than two decades is shutting down.

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The wild animals you can spot in Kent

The wild animals you can spot in Kent

The county has had its fair share of wild animal sightings over the years - here’s some you can spot if you’re lucky.

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‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

A historic hotel deemed “unviable” by its owners will be converted into a private school if new plans are approved.

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'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

The grieving mother of a woman who took her own life has contacted the King for his help to open a vital respite centre.

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Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking a stretch of seafront to traffic as part of a pedestrianisation scheme will reopen.

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History former fire station set for revamp

History former fire station set for revamp

Plans to keep the history of a former fire station alive have been green-lighted six years after it closed.

Kent features in new Disney blockbuster

Kent features in new Disney blockbuster

Kent features in a new Disney blockbuster hitting the silver screen this week.

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Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

Two leading councillors accused of failing to properly declare their financial interests have spoken out after been cleared of wrongdoing.

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Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.

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Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

Flying the rainbow flag: Kent’s summer Pride events

Find out where you can celebrate your local LGBTQ+ community with Kent’s fabulous summer of Pride.

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