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‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

‘We started selling dog clothes from our hallway cupboard – now we have a pet shop'

An entrepreneurial couple have opened their first pet shop - just three years after launching the business in their hallway cupboard.

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Lorry driver jailed for human trafficking bid

Lorry driver jailed for human trafficking bid

Undercover officers who set up a "decoy" trap to snare people-smugglers got more than they bargained for when they found a wanted criminal.

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M20 to close for yet more barrier works

M20 to close for yet more barrier works

Part of the M20 is to shut tonight to allow for more moveable barrier works to take place.

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Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

A wanted man caught with a large knife, heroin and cocaine has been jailed after a car was stopped by police.

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New finance boss parachuted in to save hospital trust in £59m of debt

New finance boss parachuted in to save hospital trust in £59m of debt

An interim chief financial officer has joined a debt-ridden trust, which has a deficit of almost £60m.

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£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

The future of a new dual carriageway has been thrown into doubt after highway bosses confirmed work has been pushed back another year.

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Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

An anxious mum says she is scared to leave the house after almost being hit by an Audi while on the school run.

Weather gods smile on Ton

Weather gods smile on Ton

Kennington’s weekend postponement was a blessing in disguise for manager Dan Scorer.

Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

An inquest into the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at a pre-school will be heard by a jury, and nursery staff will give evidence.

Skipper’s massive honour

Skipper’s massive honour

Captain Bradley Simms says it was a massive honour to lead Ashford out on their return to Homelands.

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

Our reporter had a great time at a town’s new virtual reality gaming centre, where sessions cost £24.95.

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‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

An utterly selfless teenager “put aside her own feelings and life” to make memories with her sick brother before he died.

Shock as beloved village pub suddenly shuts

Shock as beloved village pub suddenly shuts

A pub known as one of Kent’s most haunted has closed suddenly leaving many customers shocked.

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Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

A “dirty” cafe has shut down following the discovery of rat droppings in the kitchen just months after the owner pledged to clean up the place.

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‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

A college has unveiled its brand new £10m engineering centre which includes state-of-the-art equipment and robots which can pick cars up.

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‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

Two abuse victims have spoken of the heartbreaking toll their attacker's deviant behaviour has had on their lives after he was jailed for 18 years.

Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

A former taxi driver has been described as a town “legend” following his death after a nine-year battle with a terminal lung condition.

Fallen tree blocks train line

Fallen tree blocks train line

Network Rail response staff have removed a fallen tree, which was blocking a train track.

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The bonfire night blaze that sent high street shops up in flames

The bonfire night blaze that sent high street shops up in flames

A devastating town centre fire that shocked a community and sparked a story of passion and endurance has been remembered 10 years on.

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Burst drain to delay popular fireworks display for a week

Burst drain to delay popular fireworks display for a week

A popular fireworks display has been cancelled just hours before it was due to go ahead.

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