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'Our empty street is an eyesore - when will new hotel be built?'

'Our empty street is an eyesore - when will new hotel be built?'

Frustrated town centre traders say their street has become an "eyesore" as they continue to wait for work to begin on a 92-bed hotel.

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Knifeman jailed after slicing victim’s face in ‘revenge attack’

Knifeman jailed after slicing victim’s face in ‘revenge attack’

A knifeman who slashed a man's face in revenge for punching a hole in a door has been jailed for almost seven years.

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Rallying round Ramadan

Rallying round Ramadan

Adem Ramadan has a big support network around him as he begins the long road to recovery from a double leg break.

Run-down buildings next to M20 taken over by ‘trespasser’ set to be flattened

Run-down buildings next to M20 taken over by ‘trespasser’ set to be flattened

Industrial units that were taken over by a “trespasser” are set to be demolished to make way for a new warehouse.

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Kent Love Island star ‘gutted’ over break-up

Kent Love Island star ‘gutted’ over break-up

A model from Kent has shared news of her break-up with her boyfriend, after the pair hit it off on the latest series of Love Island.

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Wilko job cuts to begin as last-ditch rescue deal falls through

Wilko job cuts to begin as last-ditch rescue deal falls through

Last-ditch efforts to save Wilko from administration have fallen through, with redundancies expected to be announced next week.

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‘Eye-catching’ Kent restaurant with ‘great wines’ added to Michelin Guide

‘Eye-catching’ Kent restaurant with ‘great wines’ added to Michelin Guide

A recently renovated restaurant and hotel has been added to the Michelin Guide, joining 24 others in the county on the coveted list.

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Getting into the swing of things with a little help from Tom!

Getting into the swing of things with a little help from Tom!

A ladies’ academy at Ashford Golf Club are breaking down barriers so more women can take up the sport.

Teen jailed after being caught with 10in blade in trousers

Teen jailed after being caught with 10in blade in trousers

A teenager found with an "extremely dangerous" combat knife in his trousers in a town centre park is now behind bars.

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Ashford confirm double leg break for Ramadan

Ashford confirm double leg break for Ramadan

Ashford United midfielder Adem Ramadan is to undergo surgery after suffering a double leg break.

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The catapult crime capital of Kent

The catapult crime capital of Kent

The county’s most prolific catapult hotspots have been revealed with one town suffering the most reported incidents for its fifth year running.

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Fresh bid to save Wilko put forward

Fresh bid to save Wilko put forward

A new effort to save high street chain Wilko has been put on the table, after the budget retailer fell into administration last month.

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Fury as council plans to permanently shut road into new estate

Fury as council plans to permanently shut road into new estate

Plans to permanently close a road into a new estate have been branded “premature” as residents fear it could make traffic around their homes worse.

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‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

The landlord behind a village pub famous for its history and seafood is selling up after almost 40 years behind the bar.

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‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

A 17-year-old who spent the past two years fighting a brain tumour has passed away.

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Small boat people smugglers jailed for 13 years

Small boat people smugglers jailed for 13 years

A trio who smuggled people in small boats from France and Belgium to Kent have been jailed for a total of 13 years.

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‘We believe this device could have saved our child’s life’

‘We believe this device could have saved our child’s life’

The parents of a nine-month-old who died after choking at nursery are on a mission to get anti-chocking equipment in pre-schools across the county.

Let’s see where we’re at

Let’s see where we’re at

Boss Dan Scorer believes Kennington’s next match will be a true test of the progress they’ve made this season.

No big predictions yet

No big predictions yet

Adem Ramadan likes the look of Ashford’s squad - but is reserving judgement on their Isthmian South East promotion chances.

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‘We won't give up - our county needs Eurostar!'

‘We won't give up - our county needs Eurostar!'

The fight to bring Eurostar back to Kent is not over yet - as a campaign to restore services gains support from almost 30,000 people.

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