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Ten things we didn't know last week

We now know that stealing treasure can land you in a lot of trouble, and that there's one Maidstone company we won't be contacting for home installations.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a book by Dr Seuss
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a book by Dr Seuss

1. We found out how a real life Grinch stole Christmas.

A thick blanket of fog seen over the Hop Farm. Picture: Michael Brady
A thick blanket of fog seen over the Hop Farm. Picture: Michael Brady

2. Why fireworks spectacular was anything but.

Mothercare
Mothercare

3. Mothercare doesn't always care about mothers.

He found the ring using a metal detector. Stock Image.
He found the ring using a metal detector. Stock Image.

4. The penalties for stealing treasure can be steep, as this duplicitous detectorist discovered.

The giant theme park is now scheduled to open in 2023
The giant theme park is now scheduled to open in 2023

5. Hinkley Point C isn't the only major construction project Chinese companies are looking to capitalise on.

Damian Collins
Damian Collins

6. A Kent MP is urging Fifa to reverse its decision on whether players can wear poppies when England and Scotland meet on Armistice Day.

Sheerness steel mill
Sheerness steel mill

7. We found out it's possible to accidentally announce a steel mill is reopening.

New data protection regulations will be a challenge for businesses, say experts. Picture: Thinkstock
New data protection regulations will be a challenge for businesses, say experts. Picture: Thinkstock

8. Despite the obvious danger, some people still insist on watching TV at the wheel of a lorry.

East Kent Hospitals Trust chief executive Matthew Kershaw
East Kent Hospitals Trust chief executive Matthew Kershaw

9. We found out why this hospital trust thinks it'll get out of special measures.

Liam Walsh runs MyHome. Picture: BBC
Liam Walsh runs MyHome. Picture: BBC

10. And finally, that it's not a great idea to let MyHome Installations Ltd anywhere near your home, especially if you're elderly or disabled.

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