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‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

03 November 2023
‘I was afraid to flush toilet for months after workers put pole through sewage pipe’

Blundering telecoms workers punctured a pipe outside a man’s home, sending sewage overflowing into the garden – and didn’t fix it for three months.

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Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

02 November 2023
Kent pizzeria ‘could be best in the country’

A high-street pizzeria could be crowned the country’s best and win a coveted accolade.

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‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

01 November 2023
‘I stole from supermarkets because Elon Musk was controlling my mind’

A prolific thief who swiped alcohol from shops – smashing bottles in one and downing wine in another – claimed Elon Musk was controlling his mind.

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The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

29 October 2023
The shop with a secret bar you need a password to get into

The owner of a furniture store with a password-protected speakeasy in the back has revealed plans to makeover the front-of-house.

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'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

28 October 2023
'Underrated' historic attraction to finally reopen

One of the three royal castles in Kent may soon be open to the public once again as a stone-by-stone survey of the historic site gets underway.

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Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

28 October 2023
Tragic epilepsy death of football-mad 26-year-old

The devastated family of a football-mad 26-year-old who died following an epileptic seizure have told how “his smile could light up a room”.

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Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

27 October 2023
Teacher jumped in as abusive sisters clashed with pupils at school gates

A teacher was forced to intervene as two women confronted pupils outside school gates in a clash that saw one boy told: “Go back to your country.”

‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

24 October 2023
‘Dad wanted to stop others going through this hell’

A grieving daughter says her cancer-stricken dad was denied more precious time with his family because of repeated delays to his treatment.

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Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

21 October 2023
Council plans to cut ties with controversial private litter wardens

A controversial litter warden firm which pockets more than two-thirds of fine money could be binned off in a move to bring the service back in-house.

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Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

15 October 2023
Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

A “kind and unique” man who lived in the woods for 20 years and was known for his love of animals was killed by a falling tree.

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‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

13 October 2023
‘Garden of England? It’s the car park of England’

Villagers have lashed out at “mad” plans for 70 new homes amid fears Kent is becoming “the car park of England”.

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Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

08 October 2023
Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

A priest hopes to bulldoze his former church to make way for a large house despite council chiefs previously scrapping the divisive plans.

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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

06 October 2023
Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Pictures show a filthy house caked in dirt and limescale before and after receiving its first deep clean in 20 years.

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Bus seriously damaged after crashing into tree

05 October 2023
Bus seriously damaged after crashing into tree

A bus travelling between two coastal towns sustained severe damage after crashing into an overhanging branch of a tree.

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Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

05 October 2023
Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Two celebrities from the county – a comedian and a TV performer – have been confirmed in the line-up for the upcoming series of the hit ITV show.

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Person treated for shock after incinerator sparks garden fire

03 October 2023
Person treated for shock after incinerator sparks garden fire

A person was treated for shock after an incinerator sparked a garden blaze.

Man faces axe charge following ‘violent disorder’ outside Waitrose

03 October 2023
Man faces axe charge following ‘violent disorder’ outside Waitrose

A man has been charged with possessing an axe and creating “violent disorder” outside a Waitrose.

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Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry to guest star in Peppa Pig

03 October 2023
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry to guest star in Peppa Pig

Kent-born Orlando Bloom and his partner Katy Perry will make guest appearances on Peppa Pig as the show celebrates a special anniversary.

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Christmas parade set to kick off town’s festive season

29 September 2023
Christmas parade set to kick off town’s festive season

A festive carnival with an enchanted forest theme, and led by a 5m high fox puppet, will delight once more, with food stalls and lantern workshops.

‘I’ve never had so much fun at the theatre’

29 September 2023
‘I’ve never had so much fun at the theatre’

A star-studded cast put on a splendidly silly show, recreating the true story of a royal heist in the Tower of London.

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