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'Warner Bros turned my script into a multi-million pound movie'

07 April 2023
'Warner Bros turned my script into a multi-million pound movie'

A Kent writer has told of the surreal experience of seeing one of his scripts brought to life by a legendary film studio.

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'What I did must have cost McDonald's thousands'

06 April 2023
'What I did must have cost McDonald's thousands'

A father-of-four who staged a sit-in protest at a 24-hour McDonald’s last night has hit out at the fast food giant, accusing them of lacking respect.

Thornback ray and squid among dead creatures found on beach

06 April 2023
Thornback ray and squid among dead creatures found on beach

A family have described their shock at finding a gruesome series of dead sea creatures including a thornback ray on a visit to the Kent coast.

Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

05 April 2023
Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

When it comes to parking tickets, it's important you know your rights and what to do if you're issued with one.

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Play area toilets shut as yobs strike again

04 April 2023
Play area toilets shut as yobs strike again

A council has hit out at "mindless" thugs causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to toilets in the area - the fourth case in two weeks.

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Teen robber threatens Sainsbury's staff with hammer

04 April 2023
Teen robber threatens Sainsbury's staff with hammer

Supermarket staff were allegedly threatened by a teenager wielding a hammer, who fled the scene with bottles of detergent.

Police launch appeal after cafe door smashed in 90-minute crime spree

04 April 2023
Police launch appeal after cafe door smashed in 90-minute crime spree

Officers are searching for a brazen burglar who launched a 90-minute crime spree in the middle of a busy shopping area.

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We tried the Kent KFC branded 'worst in UK'

04 April 2023
We tried the Kent KFC branded 'worst in UK'

After a barrage of poor reviews, a Kent KFC branch has been dubbed the UK's worst - but is it really that bad? Reporter Max Chesson finds out.

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'Nuisance youths' firing catapults near park

03 April 2023
'Nuisance youths' firing catapults near park

Police confiscated catapults from a group of young boys after they were caught firing them near a public park.

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Appeal launched to decide fate of controversial 154-home estate

02 April 2023
Appeal launched to decide fate of controversial 154-home estate

Government officials are set to make the final call on a controversial 154-home development after council bosses failed to reach a decision in time.

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Free food for struggling families as community fridge launches

01 April 2023
Free food for struggling families as community fridge launches

A community fridge stocked with food donated by supermarkets has been launched to help families struggling in the cost-of-living crisis.

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Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

01 April 2023
Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

A youth hub will boast an impressive range of activities, including a virtual reality gaming zone, if given the go-ahead in 'much-needed' plans.

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Shock as top restaurant dropped from Michelin Guide

31 March 2023
Shock as top restaurant dropped from Michelin Guide

One of Kent's best-known restaurants has lost its coveted place in a guide which picks out the top venues to eat at across the country.

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Paul O’Grady’s last-ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

31 March 2023
Paul O’Grady’s last-ever radio show to be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday

Paul O’Grady’s final-ever radio show will be rebroadcast on Easter Sunday in tribute to the late comedian and TV star.

Toilet vandalism to cost thousands as thugs strike again

30 March 2023
Toilet vandalism to cost thousands as thugs strike again

A recent spate of vandalism after thugs targeted public toilets across the district has been branded appalling and upsetting.

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Man spoken to by police over Pride display vandalism

30 March 2023
Man spoken to by police over Pride display vandalism

Officers investigating the destruction of a display showing a drag queen at a Pride event have spoken to a man in connection with the incident.

Trucker caught talking on phone to family while driving lorry on M20

29 March 2023
Trucker caught talking on phone to family while driving lorry on M20

A lorry driver was caught by police using his phone to chat to family members while driving along the M20 during rush hour.

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

29 March 2023
Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

A Vietnamese street food chain is set to open its first Kent branch - taking over the home of a popular burger bar that unexpectedly closed last week.

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Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

28 March 2023
Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

Plans have been submitted to turn a disused bus station building into a bubble tearoom, set to be the 19th in Kent.

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Lily Allen series set in Margate starts tonight

27 March 2023
Lily Allen series set in Margate starts tonight

A comedy set and filmed in Margate featuring Lily Allen is set to air - with appearances from Benidorm and James Bond stars.

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