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Legendary Star Wars actor dies at Kent home aged 87

Legendary Star Wars actor dies at Kent home aged 87

An actor who played a main role in the Star Wars trilogy has died at his home, his agent has confirmed.

Neighbours fight back as contractors erect fencing around ‘village green’

Neighbours fight back as contractors erect fencing around ‘village green’

Concerned neighbours are fighting back after a green used by dog walkers and families for more than 50 years was suddenly fenced off.

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Arrest after suspected lead thieves target pub in early hours

Arrest after suspected lead thieves target pub in early hours

A man has been arrested after suspected lead thieves targeted a pub in the early hours, damaging the front of the building.

Friends reunited for Hume at first match

Friends reunited for Hume at first match

Ashford’s opening pre-season friendly will bring back fond memories for boss Lloyd Hume.

Free day out for people with disabilities and their families at popular attraction

Free day out for people with disabilities and their families at popular attraction

People with disabilities, their families and carers can enjoy a free day out at a popular Kent attraction.

‘Widespread failings’ at closing special needs school in ‘significant decline’

‘Widespread failings’ at closing special needs school in ‘significant decline’

A damning Ofsted report has shed further light on the issues plaguing an independent school which is closing after encountering financial problems.

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Stranded cow rescued after becoming ‘bogged down’ in mud

Stranded cow rescued after becoming ‘bogged down’ in mud

A cow had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming stranded in the mud.

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Finals Day lives up to the hype

Finals Day lives up to the hype

Heath Farm School pupils made some unforgettable memories and played their part in another successful National Table Cricket Finals Day at Lord’s.

Huge emergency response at railway station after medical incident

Huge emergency response at railway station after medical incident

There was a huge emergency response at a railway station after a man suffered a cardiac arrest.

Former Post Office to become new family home

Former Post Office to become new family home

A former Post Office once supported by TV’s Vic Reeves is to be converted into a family home after plans were approved.

Plans approved for further extension to growing Kent business park

Plans approved for further extension to growing Kent business park

A bid to further extend a growing business park has been given the green light, with work set to begin later this year.

Top-secret D-Day documents to be sold by Kent auctioneers

Top-secret D-Day documents to be sold by Kent auctioneers

Top-secret papers and pictures from the D-Day landings have been found and will be sold off 81 years after bosses were supposed to burn them.

Air ambulance spotted landing in field

Air ambulance spotted landing in field

An air ambulance was spotted in a field this evening following reports of a medical incident.

Hikers battle heat to smash charity fundraising record

Hikers battle heat to smash charity fundraising record

Hikers battled sweltering temperatures to walk - and in some cases run - the Pilgrims Way on the hottest day of the year.

Stunning footage of crumbling state of forgotten Kent palace

Stunning footage of crumbling state of forgotten Kent palace

Stunning drone footage shows the beleaguered state of a forgotten Kent palace once fit for royalty.

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Guinea pigs found dumped in cardboard box ‘in a lot of pain’

Guinea pigs found dumped in cardboard box ‘in a lot of pain’

Five guinea pigs have been found dumped inside a cardboard box in a terrible state on a residential street after being neglected.

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Motorcyclist, 41, dies after crash with flatbed lorry

Motorcyclist, 41, dies after crash with flatbed lorry

A Kent man has died and a driver has been arrested following a crash between a motorcycle and lorry.

McNairs hoping for a King-sized performance

McNairs hoping for a King-sized performance

Trainers Elizabeth and Rab McNair are hoping King Jackson or King Presley reigns supreme in Saturday’s Arena Racing Company Kent Silver Salver final.

Amputee teen to keep £6k-a-year benefits after government u-turn

Amputee teen to keep £6k-a-year benefits after government u-turn

A mum who feared her disabled son would lose almost £6,000 a year in benefits has spoken out after a government u-turn on divisive plans.

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Nightclub boss: 'Business as usual' despite chain announcing another closure

Nightclub boss: 'Business as usual' despite chain announcing another closure

A nightclub manager has insisted it is “business as usual” at his Kent venue after the sudden closure of one of the company’s last remaining sites.

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