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‘I didn’t want to rock the boat - I wish now I had…’

‘I didn’t want to rock the boat - I wish now I had…’

A baby boy’s mum has told an inquest she wished she had raised concerns with nursery staff on the morning he choked and later died in hospital.

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after cyclist shot and stabbed

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after cyclist shot and stabbed

Two teenagers due to appear in court today charged with attempted murder after a cyclist was attacked.

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy Final

Brewmaster High Halden have won the DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy for the first time.

‘I have cancer and can’t live like this any longer!’

‘I have cancer and can’t live like this any longer!’

A pensioner with cancer says the stress of living in a flat ridden with mould has left her unable to sleep.

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Villagers battling to stop pub run by Paul Hollywood’s wife from becoming house

Villagers battling to stop pub run by Paul Hollywood’s wife from becoming house

Residents are battling to stop a Grade II-listed village pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife from being “lost forever”.

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‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

Council bosses claim a six-screen cinema can become the "epicentre of town" - despite residents saying the site is "often very empty".

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been submitted – despite fears it will destroy a picturesque view across the Kent countryside.

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Emergency services called to children’s play park

Emergency services called to children’s play park

An air ambulance has been called to a residential estate following a serious incident at a children’s play park.

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Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

Teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after cyclist stabbed and shot

Two 17-year-olds have been taken into custody after a cyclist was ambushed and left in a critical condition in hospital.

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Controversial plans for a sewage plant to treat 6,000 new homes have been thrown out following concerns over “intolerable odours”.

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Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews were called to the scene of a caravan fire, which is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham’s promotion bid

Mersham Sports captain Jack Wilson has challenged his team to rewrite the club's history books by winning promotion.

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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‘There’s no Roman Abramovich here’

‘There’s no Roman Abramovich here’

Ashford’s new owners won’t throw silly money around when their takeover is complete.

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Multi-vehicle smash prompts ‘severe delays’

Multi-vehicle smash prompts ‘severe delays’

A multi-vehicle smash involving a lorry along a major route has prompted significant delays.

Ex-Premier League player is not the man for us

Ex-Premier League player is not the man for us

The prospective new owners at Ashford have rejected interest in the vacant manager’s job from a “well-known ex-Premier League player”.

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‘Turning shopping centre into homes could be a good opportunity’

‘Turning shopping centre into homes could be a good opportunity’

One of the last remaining businesses in a closure-hit shopping centre extension says turning the site into 200 homes could be a good opportunity.

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Developers reveal new plans for 180 homes and wetland

Developers reveal new plans for 180 homes and wetland

New details of a wetland accompanying a new housing estate on the outskirts of a town have been revealed.

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

Market Hotel retained the DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup with a big victory against Under The Radar.

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