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‘I woke up to the sound of chainsaws – so I stood under the trees’

29 October 2023
‘I woke up to the sound of chainsaws – so I stood under the trees’

A shocked grandad staged a protest against developers ‘unnecessarily’ felling trees outside his home – and says he doesn’t care if he’s arrested.

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Police appeal after passenger dies in crash

27 October 2023
Police appeal after passenger dies in crash

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a crash which killed a man and left another with serious injuries.

Where to see the best dressed Halloween houses

27 October 2023
Where to see the best dressed Halloween houses

With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve rounded up the best decorated properties for you to visit.

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Weather warning over heavy downpours to last extra day

27 October 2023
Weather warning over heavy downpours to last extra day

The Met Office has extended its yellow weather warning for rain, warning homes could be cut off.

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‘Our goal is to be the heart of the community’

26 October 2023
‘Our goal is to be the heart of the community’

A pub has reopened to punters with new landlords and £360k worth of renovations.

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Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

24 October 2023
Reformed ‘Robin Hood’ robber lifts lid on ‘fractured’ prisons

An ex-convict who carried out armed robberies while at university has given a true-life account of life behind bars at 14 UK prisons – including Kent.

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Emergency gas works shuts main road

23 October 2023
Emergency gas works shuts main road

A road has been forced to partially close for emergency gas works, with some people nearby claiming drivers are moving cones to get through.

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‘I got told I wouldn’t fit in when I lost my hearing - it shouldn’t be like that’

23 October 2023
‘I got told I wouldn’t fit in when I lost my hearing - it shouldn’t be like that’

A mum-of-two who lost her hearing at the age of nine says she finally feels accepted after learning sign language with her daughter.

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Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

16 October 2023
Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

A comedian and his wife were spotted at a vintage and collectables shop as part of filming for a spin-off to a classic BBC show.

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‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

15 October 2023
‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

A tattoo shop venture which started as a side hustle and has now inked everyone from celebrities to pensioners has been crowned the county’s best.

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Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

13 October 2023
Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

A convenience store has opened its doors to the public after undergoing an extensive makeover.

Tunnels to close for maintenance work

12 October 2023
Tunnels to close for maintenance work

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead due to a number of overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing.

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

11 October 2023
Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.

Popular family bakery to close after 13 years

11 October 2023
Popular family bakery to close after 13 years

A family-run market deli and bakery has decided to close after more than a decade in the community.

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‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

08 October 2023
‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

A great-grandmother is frustrated after finding “unmaintained” brambles on council-owned land are growing on to her property.

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Site manager scoops top award for homes project

05 October 2023
Site manager scoops top award for homes project

A site manager who followed in his late father’s footsteps and became a carpenter at 16 has honoured him after winning an award.

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Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

04 October 2023
Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

A set of 17th century cards used by royalty are to go under the hammer after being found in an attic.

Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

04 October 2023
Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

A 22-year-old from Kent has split from his girlfriend after winning this year’s Love Island.

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Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

03 October 2023
Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Drones are being used to search the countryside for the owner of two terriers found wandering alone.

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Former Post Office building up for rent

03 October 2023
Former Post Office building up for rent

A former Post Office is on the rental market after the branch moved into a bigger store.

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