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Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

Government makes nursery safety changes after Kent choking tragedy

The parents of a little boy who died after choking at nursery have welcomed new safety eating measures implemented by the government.

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Overnight floods see drivers call for action after crash on ‘dangerous’ road

Motorists are urging a local authority to take action on a route known for heavy flooding after a Kent town was struck with heavy flooding overnight.

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Has Danny Kedwell just scored his best-ever goal at age of 41?

Has Danny Kedwell just scored his best-ever goal at age of 41?

Player-boss Danny Kedwell scored arguably the best goal of his long career as Ashford claimed their first league win of the season.

Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar 'exploiting its monopoly and treating Kent with contempt’

Eurostar has been accused of “exploiting its monopoly” and treating Kent with contempt while it mothballs two international railway stations.

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Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Third arrest after man suffers broken bones in attack outside pub

Detectives have made a third arrest after a man suffered broken bones and facial injuries in an attack near a pub.

Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

Fast-food chain confirmed as latest addition to shopping centre

A Southern US-style fast food chain is to join the ranks at one of Kent's most popular shopping centres in time for Christmas.

‘Environmental vandalism’ warning as woodland to be ‘destroyed’ for new homes

‘Environmental vandalism’ warning as woodland to be ‘destroyed’ for new homes

Developers will commit "environmental vandalism" by felling trees to make space for a wetland on a new housing estate, say concerned councillors.

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Stalker jailed for sending victim Facebook emojis

Stalker jailed for sending victim Facebook emojis

A stalker who sent Facebook emojis to his victim weeks after release from prison following a terrifying four-month vendetta is back behind bars.

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Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

Sushi restaurant plans to fill long-empty travel agents in town centre

A vacant high street unit which served as a travel agents for almost 40 years could become a new Asian-themed restaurant.

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170 homes approved despite fears of ‘increasingly unsafe’ roads

170 homes approved despite fears of ‘increasingly unsafe’ roads

Controversial plans for a 170-home estate have been given the green light despite fears of nearby roads being “increasingly unsafe”.

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Road closed in both directions after lorry overturns

Road closed in both directions after lorry overturns

A route between two villages is blocked in both directions after a lorry overturned on a country road.

King Memphis repeats record run

King Memphis repeats record run

King Memphis couldn’t be in better shape for the Premier Greyhound Racing Kent Derby semi-finals at Central Park.

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

An animal park known for its variety of exotic cats has welcomed its newest resident.

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Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Police investigating a serious assault outside a pub have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

A drug-driver who ran over a police officer as he attempted to pull him over for speeding has been jailed.

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Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

A recycling centre is to remain closed for the rest of the day following a “small explosion” in the early hours.

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Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media.

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Arrest after man ‘aroused suspicion’ near park

Arrest after man ‘aroused suspicion’ near park

Patrols stopped and searched a person who had aroused suspicion near a popular park.

Kedwell signs his son

Kedwell signs his son

Danny Kedwell is backing his 16-year-old son Preston to shine after bringing him to Ashford.

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Nuts & Bolts finally get to play a league game

Nuts & Bolts finally get to play a league game

Ashford United are looking forward to their first league game in more than a month this weekend.

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