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Dingy underpass transformed into colourful mural

Dingy underpass transformed into colourful mural

A dull underpass has been transformed into a colourful work of art in an effort to improve to the look of the site.

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Pensioner injured in escalator fall

Pensioner injured in escalator fall

Paramedics were called to a town centre bank after an elderly man fell down an escalator.

Leisure complex units still empty six months after launch

Leisure complex units still empty six months after launch

Restaurant units remain empty six months after a cinema and hotel complex opened - but details of the first tenants are expected “imminently”.

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One-eyed lioness dies after short illness

One-eyed lioness dies after short illness

A much loved lioness who could "pull off" the one-eyed look has died following a short illness.

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Homes to be built on closed golf course

Homes to be built on closed golf course

Bosses hope they have secured the future of a popular leisure attraction after gaining permission for a number of "executive" homes on a golf course.

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Crash sparks queues on M20

Crash sparks queues on M20

A crash on a motorway caused long tailbacks for drivers.

Park's secret D-Day tank tests revealed

Park's secret D-Day tank tests revealed

A park which is now home to a hotel and spa was a secret testing ground for a deadly D-Day weapon during the Second World War.

'I wasn't going to play - but Tommy turned my head'

'I wasn't going to play - but Tommy turned my head'

New signing Danny Walder has revealed how Ashford boss Tommy Warrilow convinced him not to give up football this summer.

Eye-catching mural painted on derelict bingo hall

Eye-catching mural painted on derelict bingo hall

An artist has painted a colourful piece of art on the entrance to a former bingo hall in a town centre.

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Teen's dream trip to watch cup final

Teen's dream trip to watch cup final

An Arsenal fan, who suffered a brain injury after being hit by a car, has described his epic trip to Azerbaijan to watch the Europa League final.

Power out in town centre

Power out in town centre

Engineers are working to restore power in a town centre after around 400 properties have been affected by a power cut.

Footbridge installed 6 hours ahead of schedule

Footbridge installed 6 hours ahead of schedule

Contractors installed a new walkway along a dual carriageway almost a year after the former footbridge was demolished.

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Changes to plans for 234 flats

Changes to plans for 234 flats

Plans for 234 flats near a shopping centre have been submitted but with some changes to the original designs.

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Video shows terrifying moment man tries to stab policeman

Video shows terrifying moment man tries to stab policeman

Shocking bodycam footage has been released showing the terrifying moment an officer is nearly stabbed.

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150 years of making flour recognised with flowers

150 years of making flour recognised with flowers

A windmill's 150th anniversary is being recognised with a nine-foot-tall floral display in a town centre.

Kent magicians fall at the last hurdle in BGT

Kent magicians fall at the last hurdle in BGT

Four magical Britain's Got Talent hopefuls lost out during yesterday's live final.

Magicians in tonight's Britain's Got Talent final

Magicians in tonight's Britain's Got Talent final

Two members of a magic act from Kent are competing in the final of a live show.

Manhunt after shop worker attacked

Manhunt after shop worker attacked

A search has been launched for two men after a shop worker was attacked during a robbery.

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Concerns for woman missing for 11 days

Concerns for woman missing for 11 days

Police are searching for a 22-year-old woman who has been missing for 11 days.

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Giant rare eagle owl spotted with kill

Giant rare eagle owl spotted with kill

Grahame Boreham captured a late night confrontation with a rare eagle owl on video

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