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Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

A woman who moved from Kent to Spain has described her dogs’ “impossible” escape following the country's worst flooding disaster this century.

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Bid to increase number of lorries accessing controversial water works

Bid to increase number of lorries accessing controversial water works

Permission is being sought for more HGVs to access a controversial treatment works – which produces a “rotten eggs-like odour” – on bank holidays.

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‘I woke up covered in blood and glass – but don’t remember a thing!’

‘I woke up covered in blood and glass – but don’t remember a thing!’

A driver who woke up after a “terrifying” crash with no memory of the accident is appealing for witnesses.

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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn

Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn

A historic country pub has been named as one of the UK’s best to visit in the autumn months.

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The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

Diamond by name for six decades, a husband and wife are now officially a diamond couple after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

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Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three arrested after zombie knife, drugs and cash seized

Three men were arrested after officers discovered drugs, cash and a knife after the search of a car and house.

Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

Duo taken to hospital after Halloween attack

Police are hunting a man with facial tattoos and his accomplice after a Halloween attack left two men needing hospital treatment.

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

First look inside ‘swanky’ new smokehouse, bar and music venue

A “swanky” new smokehouse, bar and music venue has opened in a former diner after six months of renovations.

Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

An escaped pelican has been spotted swimming on a Kent river in a highly unusual discovery.

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Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs scupper plans for lakeside restaurant as 170 homes approved

Rising costs of construction have scuppered plans for a lakeside pub and restaurant where scores of new homes are being built.

40 homes to be built in village as plan allowed on appeal

40 homes to be built in village as plan allowed on appeal

Controversial plans for 40 homes in the heart of a village have finally been given the green light on appeal.

‘The amount of games we’ve played is ridiculous’

‘The amount of games we’ve played is ridiculous’

Danny Kedwell believes Ashford United’s gruelling schedule finally caught up with them on Tuesday night.

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Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

A row of shops in a closure-hit town centre street could finally be demolished to make way for a 92-bed hotel.

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16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

An impressive Grade II-listed home has been nominated for a prestigious award.

Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

NHS chiefs say three-day delays being reported at two Kent hospitals on an app which provides live waiting times are incorrect.

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Huge fire-breathing bird to lead parade through town centre

Huge fire-breathing bird to lead parade through town centre

A Christmas parade led by a giant firebird will light up a town centre with a new route ahead of this year's festivities.

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Supermarket delivery van involved in three-vehicle smash

Supermarket delivery van involved in three-vehicle smash

An A-road is blocked in both directions after a multi-vehicle smash involving a supermarket food delivery van.

New £150k play park set to be built in town centre

New £150k play park set to be built in town centre

A new train-themed play park is set to be built in a town centre as part of £150,000 investment plans.

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‘Not again! These homes will infiltrate our village’

‘Not again! These homes will infiltrate our village’

Angry homeowners insist rehashed plans for a contentious new development will only worsen their already "infiltrated" village.

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Work set to start on new Aldi as planning dispute finally resolved

Work set to start on new Aldi as planning dispute finally resolved

Work on a long-awaited Aldi supermarket is set to finally begin after a “frustrating” planning dispute was finally resolved.

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