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Wind warning issued for Kent

13 March 2023
Wind warning issued for Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across the county as winds expected to reach 50mph.

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Former Kent schoolboy wins Oscar for Netflix film

13 March 2023
Former Kent schoolboy wins Oscar for Netflix film

A former Kent schoolboy has picked up an Oscar for Best Cinematography for his work on Netflix's anti-war epic.

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'We've worked together for 50 years – and been married for as long'

06 March 2023
'We've worked together for 50 years – and been married for as long'

A hairdressing couple who've done 260,000 cuts between them are celebrating half a century of marriage, all while working at the same salon.

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'She went to the opera once and now sings like an angel’

05 March 2023
'She went to the opera once and now sings like an angel’

A nine-year-old schoolgirl has learnt one of the most challenging and demanding songs in opera with no training.

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Pick ‘n’ mix van coming to a street near you

04 March 2023
Pick ‘n’ mix van coming to a street near you

A mum-of-two has launched a new business where she drives around like an ice cream seller, offering pick 'n' mix from her van.

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Indian restaurant owner denies having zero food hygiene rating

03 March 2023
Indian restaurant owner denies having zero food hygiene rating

A curry house has been given a zero star food hygiene rating by inspectors but bosses claim a mistake has been made.

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Man arrested after mattress set alight

28 February 2023
Man arrested after mattress set alight

Fire crews were called to a small fire in a hotel room where a man was arrested by police.

£20 million leisure centre attracts thousands of new visitors

28 February 2023
£20 million leisure centre attracts thousands of new visitors

A new leisure centre has seen around 400,000 visitors use its facilities since it opened a year ago.

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Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

26 February 2023
Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

An elderly man was taken to hospital with a head injury after a trolley was thrown by youths at a branch of Asda.

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Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

26 February 2023
Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

Two boxes of nitrous oxide canisters were seized by police after a vehicle was stopped on a motorway.

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Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

26 February 2023
Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

There was disruption on Southeastern services after a train hit a road sign on the tracks.

Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

26 February 2023
Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

One of the stars of ITV talent show Starstruck has revealed he showcased the design talents of a Kent student last night on the popular show.

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Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

25 February 2023
Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for a new leisure centre, which is set to be built to the highest environmental standards, have been recommended for approval.

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Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

25 February 2023
Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

A popular lake for water sports and activities has been closed after a blocked sewer caused a discharge into the water.

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Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

25 February 2023
Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Two brothers have invested £300,000 into a village pub to transform it into their next restaurant.

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Two water leaks close main road

25 February 2023
Two water leaks close main road

A main road has been closed to allow for repair works after a mains water pipe burst.

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Car crashes through level crossing

25 February 2023
Car crashes through level crossing

A railway line was blocked after a car crashed through a level crossing, ending up on the train tracks.

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Big search operation after person seen in river

25 February 2023
Big search operation after person seen in river

Emergency services launched a big search operation last night following reports a person had been spotted in the River Medway.

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Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

24 February 2023
Man robbed at knifepoint in town centre

A teenager has been charged in connection with reports of a robbery where a man was threatened with a knife.

'It's just not nice': Food bank boss tells of abuse

23 February 2023
'It's just not nice': Food bank boss tells of abuse

The founder of a food bank says his volunteers are facing 'abuse' from people who cannot get the products they want as fresh food supplies dwindle.

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