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200 cannabis plants found in village

200 cannabis plants found in village

Police searching a building on the outskirts of a village discovered a large-scale illegal growing operation.

Number of nail bars in town centre 'just getting silly'

Number of nail bars in town centre 'just getting silly'

The addition of two nail salons would mean a town had a baker's dozen in its centre, sparking concern over a lack of variety.

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Three in hospital after two crashes on same road

Three in hospital after two crashes on same road

Two accidents happened near each other this morning resulting in people being taken to hospital.

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First look at fine-dining restaurant as leisure complex fills up

First look at fine-dining restaurant as leisure complex fills up

A fine-dining restaurant promising exciting dinner events is to fill a long-empty leisure complex unit this spring.

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Pub could become homes as Shepherd Neame sells up

Pub could become homes as Shepherd Neame sells up

Controversial plans have been submitted to convert an historic pub into semi-detached housing, changing the centre of a village forever.

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Road blocked after two-lorry crash near hospital

Road blocked after two-lorry crash near hospital

A road was blocked after two lorries collided near a hospital.

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Poor water quality holds up housing estate construction

Poor water quality holds up housing estate construction

Builders are yet to start work on a highly controversial housing estate as a water quality issue at a nature reserve still needs to be resolved.

'Huge demand' as kebab van opens next to roadside cafe

'Huge demand' as kebab van opens next to roadside cafe

A kebab van has opened next to a roadside cafe and is already proving a hit with customers.

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Gym opening in doubt as unit goes on market

Gym opening in doubt as unit goes on market

A long-empty unit which was set to become a 24/7 gym has been put on the market.

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Junction plagued by crashes to be made safer

Junction plagued by crashes to be made safer

A notorious crossroads will close for a week of upgrade works following a spate of crashes in recent years.

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Brexit lorry park delayed again as weather holds up work

Brexit lorry park delayed again as weather holds up work

Customs checks at a purpose-built Brexit lorry park have yet to begin – despite a March 1 target.

Three men attempt to mug teen girl

Three men attempt to mug teen girl

A girl was approached by three men at night, who attempted to rob her on a secluded path.

New block of flats planned for town centre

New block of flats planned for town centre

A four-storey block of flats could be built in a town centre if permission is granted.

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'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

'No glossy picture can change fact super hospital is ridiculous'

An MP has spoken out after a computer-generated image revealed for the first time what a new 'super' hospital in Kent could look like.

Teen's incredible recovery after sudden bleed on brain

Teen's incredible recovery after sudden bleed on brain

A debilitating health emergency has led to a teenager starting his own charity to promote his hobby.

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Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Yobs are being ordered to move on from areas of a Kent town in a bid to crack down on a rise in catapult crime.

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Spate of ferret thefts prompts warning

Spate of ferret thefts prompts warning

Ferret owners have been warned to be vigilant following two thefts in which six animals were reported stolen.

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Amazon locker and car park changes planned for repainted Co-op

Amazon locker and car park changes planned for repainted Co-op

Bosses at the Co-op are planning a number of changes at one of their stores – including a new Amazon locker at the entrance.

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Hockey club submits controversial homes plan

Hockey club submits controversial homes plan

A full application has been submitted for nine homes planned on hockey club land.

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No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

No end in sight for Op Brock on M20

Bosses say there is no set date for the removal of a hated contraflow on the M20 which was introduced ahead of Brexit.

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