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Council receive community centre petition

Council receive community centre petition

A petition calling for the replacement of a community centre has been handed to a council.

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Man attacked policeman with knife

Man attacked policeman with knife

A 40-year-old who repeatedly tried to stab a police officer has been sentenced.

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Bangers and bash with cider to follow

Bangers and bash with cider to follow

Here's all you need to know about a town's first-ever sausage and cider festival.

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Hunt for graffiti yob

Hunt for graffiti yob

Residents are determined to find the person responsible for regularly vandalising play equipment.

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Train passengers in a flap over delay

Train passengers in a flap over delay

Rail passengers were stuck on a broken down train for more than an hour after a large pigeon hit the pantograph.

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Councillor of 'immense integrity' dies suddenly

Councillor of 'immense integrity' dies suddenly

A councillor, described by colleagues as a "perfect gentleman", has died suddenly, aged 67.

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A2070 to shut for new bridge installation

A2070 to shut for new bridge installation

A main route is set to close in both directions to allow contractors to install a new footbridge.

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Man left bloodied and broken after late night attack

Man left bloodied and broken after late night attack

A man says his life has been "turned upside down" after being viciously attacked in the middle of the night. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Five Guys reveals plans for new restaurant

Five Guys reveals plans for new restaurant

A fast food chain, popular for its customisable burgers and hot dogs, will open at a shopping centre.

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Second referendum 'could harm Labour's chances'

Second referendum 'could harm Labour's chances'

A councillor says Labour's pledge to hold a second referendum could harm its chance of securing seats in the county during an election.

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Armed robbers assault store worker

Armed robbers assault store worker

Cash, phone cards and cigarettes have been stolen by knife-wielding robbers.

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Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

Village drinking hole named Best Pub in Kent

A village pub dating back to the 15th century has been named as Kent's top tavern at a national awards ceremony.

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Boots store will stay open

Boots store will stay open

Pharmacy and toiletries retailer Boots has confirmed one of its stores in Kent will not be affected by plans to shut 200 stores across the UK.

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Magicians sail through to Britain's Got Talent final

Magicians sail through to Britain's Got Talent final

A teenage quartet featuring two magicians from Kent have secured themselves a place in the Britain's Got Talent final.

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Magicians in Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight

Magicians in Britain's Got Talent semi-final tonight

Two members of a magic act hail from Kent, but hope talent show success will make them international stars.

Derelict bingo hall gets a makeover

Derelict bingo hall gets a makeover

An artist is working to transform a derelict town centre building into a piece of art.

Huge town centre Argos site goes on the market

Huge town centre Argos site goes on the market

A town centre Argos has gone on the market and could be turned into two stores.

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Murder witness gunned down in shop car park

Murder witness gunned down in shop car park

The assassination of a man who helped put road rage killer Kenneth Noye behind bars remains a mystery more than 20 years later.

Groom glassed in face still gets to church on time

Groom glassed in face still gets to church on time

A groom nearly lost an eye after being glassed during a quiet pub quiz the night before his wedding day - but still turned up to marry his bride.

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Kent MP backs Health Secretary

Kent MP backs Health Secretary

A Kent MP has announced he plans to support Health Secretary Matt Hancock in his bid to become the next leader of the Conservative party.

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