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'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

18 February 2023
'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

A young carer thrust into looking after her epileptic mum from a young age and now her brother is calling for more awareness of their condition.

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Post Office 'saved' by pop-up shop

17 February 2023
Post Office 'saved' by pop-up shop

A town centre's Post Office that was set to close at the end of the year could move into a local community hub.

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Main road to be shut for three weeks

13 February 2023
Main road to be shut for three weeks

Essential gas works which have been delayed since January are now set to shut a busy road for three weeks.

Vandals destroy newly planted trees

13 February 2023
Vandals destroy newly planted trees

Mindless thugs kicked over and damaged saplings just days after they were planted following a huge effort to add 250 new trees to a park.

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Duo arrested after three guns seized at home

10 February 2023
Duo arrested after three guns seized at home

Three firearms were found following a police raid at a house, leading to the arrest of two men.

Dispersal orders issued for third time

10 February 2023
Dispersal orders issued for third time

Police have put in place several dispersal orders again after car enthusiasts plan to 'descend' on a Kent district.

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New takeaway joint for town centre

10 February 2023
New takeaway joint for town centre

A takeaway shop selling grilled kebabs, wraps and burgers has launched this week, in a former outsized men's clothing store.

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Gas leak shuts main road

09 February 2023
Gas leak shuts main road

A road leading into a town centre is closed in both directions due to emergency gas works.

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Care provider praised for 'good' rating

08 February 2023
Care provider praised for 'good' rating

A care home has been praised by the healthcare watchdog after turning itself around following a previous damning report.

Wholesalers celebrate 60 years in industry

08 February 2023
Wholesalers celebrate 60 years in industry

A Kent company that started out as a family-run venture has become one of the UK’s oldest foodservice suppliers.

Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

07 February 2023
Taco Bell opens ninth Kent branch

The Mexican-inspired fast-food chain has opened another store in a Kent high street.

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Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

07 February 2023
Meet Flause, the sheep that thinks he's a dog

A sheep has surprised his trainer and is proving to be a hit with the public by completing tricks 'better than a dog'.

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Car parade surprise for superfan's birthday

06 February 2023
Car parade surprise for superfan's birthday

A group of car enthusiasts have rallied together to put on a special birthday treat for a young superfan.

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'I was fined £100 for feeding ducks'

06 February 2023
'I was fined £100 for feeding ducks'

A grandmother says she was "shocked and embarrassed" after being stung with a £100 ticket for feeding ducks.

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Former brothel turned boutique hotel applies for wedding licence

05 February 2023
Former brothel turned boutique hotel applies for wedding licence

A Grade II-listed hotel with a curious and at times sordid past is planning to become a wedding venue after undergoing a multi-million pound makeover.

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Popular pub to change name as landlords move on

02 February 2023
Popular pub to change name as landlords move on

The managers of a prominent Shepherd Neame pub, who make and sell their own award-winning beer, are moving on.

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Major route to shut over half-term

01 February 2023
Major route to shut over half-term

Part of a main road into a town centre will be closed over half-term to allow water works to be completed.

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'Decade of improvement' at once under-fire primary school

01 February 2023
'Decade of improvement' at once under-fire primary school

Students and staff at a primary school once put into special measures by Ofsted are celebrating after turning its fortunes around.

Neglected dog given all clear

31 January 2023
Neglected dog given all clear

An abandoned German Shepherd who 'stole the hearts of a nation' has been cleared by vets.

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Drug dealer attempted to torch house with child inside

30 January 2023
Drug dealer attempted to torch house with child inside

A drug dealing arsonist has been jailed after threatening a woman and attempting to set fire to her home with a child still inside.

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