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Bid to turn greasy spoon into Costa drive-thru

09 March 2022
Bid to turn greasy spoon into Costa drive-thru

Plans have been revealed to transform a derelict former greasy spoon cafe at an A2 service station into a Costa coffee shop and drive-thru.

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Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

08 March 2022
Heroic passer-by helps police restrain suspect

A have-a-go hero who sat on a suspect to help restrain him says he could not just stand idly by and watch police struggle to arrest him.

'He fought his last fight but the wretched beast defeated him'

02 March 2022
'He fought his last fight but the wretched beast defeated him'

The family of a courageous young man who lost his battle with cancer say he underwent pioneering treatment so that others may benefit in the future.

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National retailer takes over former HMV store

01 March 2022
National retailer takes over former HMV store

A national furniture chain will be opening its latest branch in a former HMV store in Kent.

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'I've been stared down by Mike Tyson and told not to make eye contact with Beyoncé'

26 February 2022
'I've been stared down by Mike Tyson and told not to make eye contact with Beyoncé'

A photo journalist who gave up following the world's biggest stars around the globe to run a Kent care home has opened up his impressive album...

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Disgraced PC ordered to do unpaid work

23 February 2022
Disgraced PC ordered to do unpaid work

A former Kent police officer has been ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work after being convicted of assault.

Children's air ambulance lands by nature reserve

22 February 2022
Children's air ambulance lands by nature reserve

Emergency vehicles including a children's air ambulance have been scrambled to land near a popular nature reserve.

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Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

19 February 2022
Even dogs can get married at quirky new wedding venue

A tower in a medieval city wall has been transformed into an intimate wedding venue where dogs can also tie the knot.

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'Sad and frightened' fox freed after 8ft fall

16 February 2022
'Sad and frightened' fox freed after 8ft fall

An RSPCA animal rescue specialist has managed to free a frightened fox which was trapped after falling 8ft through a tiny gap.

'Heartbreak' as contractors fell 100 trees

15 February 2022
'Heartbreak' as contractors fell 100 trees

Campaigners planning a protest against the felling of almost 100 trees say they have been "wrong-footed" after contractors moved in two days early.

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Mental health cafe set to reopen after celebrity campaign

14 February 2022
Mental health cafe set to reopen after celebrity campaign

A vital cafe which supports people with mental health issues has found a new home, a year after its controversial eviction from an arts centre.

Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

12 February 2022
Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £1,000 worth of alcohol and groceries in three weeks has been jailed and banned from four supermarkets.

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

12 February 2022
Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

A change to a recycling system in a part of Kent has been described as "deeply flawed", with fears confidential documents could litter the streets.

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Man, 42, charged in connection with 13 burglaries

08 February 2022
Man, 42, charged in connection with 13 burglaries

A specialist police burglary task force has arrested and charged a man in connection with the theft of safes and cash from numerous businesses.

Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

08 February 2022
Sleepless nights as street traders fear losing pitches

Street traders have been left in limbo and fearing for their livelihoods after being told there is no guarantee their permits will be renewed.

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Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

07 February 2022
Teen punched and kicked to the ground in gang attack

A teenager was forced to jump onto a bus to flee a gang of yobs after he was punched and kicked to the ground and 'rammed' with a bike.

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'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

07 February 2022
'He was the most kind, caring and considerate doctor'

Tributes have poured in from grateful patients and colleagues following the death of a highly-respected paediatrician.

'They're been left like prisoners in their own homes'

03 February 2022
'They're been left like prisoners in their own homes'

Residents living near a recreation ground are suffering "horrific" anti-social abuse.

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"We want to offer a Disney-level experience"

03 February 2022
"We want to offer a Disney-level experience"

Two brothers who run popular escape room attractions hope to attract a big investor from the Dragon's Den into the business.

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Kent theatre voted best in country

01 February 2022
Kent theatre voted best in country

Theatre bosses in Kent have been praised for the venue's "extraordinary output".

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