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'I thought beer tasted like manky pennies - but I was wrong'

05 August 2022
'I thought beer tasted like manky pennies - but I was wrong'

One of our cocktail-loving reporters has attempted to find a new taste for pints on International Beer Day.

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New surgery allows teen with cancer to have future children

03 August 2022
New surgery allows teen with cancer to have future children

A 14-year-old receiving chemotherapy has become the first patient at a London hospital to undergo new fertility preservation surgery.

Prolific thief who targeted numerous vehicles jailed

02 August 2022
Prolific thief who targeted numerous vehicles jailed

A man who broke into several vehicles and stole "a considerable amount of property" during the hours of darkness has been sent to prison.

Knuckleduster and cocaine seized after M20 crash

02 August 2022
Knuckleduster and cocaine seized after M20 crash

A man has been charged after a weapon and drugs were found following a crash on the M20.

McDonald's staff barricade door to keep kids out

01 August 2022
McDonald's staff barricade door to keep kids out

Youths at a high street fast-food chain were seen climbing on tables, spitting at staff, throwing sauces and hurling wet floor signs.

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Fears 'someone will be killed' near crossing if speed limit doesn't change

01 August 2022
Fears 'someone will be killed' near crossing if speed limit doesn't change

A borough councillor is outraged at Kent County Council (KCC) for not installing a zebra crossing along a 60mph road.

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Thousands without internet after cable theft

29 July 2022
Thousands without internet after cable theft

Cable thieves have left 8,000 of homes and businesses without phone and broadband services.

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Oil spill heading for Kent coast

29 July 2022
Oil spill heading for Kent coast

Agencies are working against the clock to prevent oil slick from impacting the county's shoreline.

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M25 crash causes five-mile delays

28 July 2022
M25 crash causes five-mile delays

A crash on the M25 clockwise has closed two lanes and is causing severe congestion.

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Anger over plan to cut bus services

28 July 2022
Anger over plan to cut bus services

The decision to slash 38 bus services in the county has been called in by councillors and caused anger among the people relying on them.

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France and UK 'passed responsibility' as 32 died

27 July 2022
France and UK 'passed responsibility' as 32 died

An investigation has claimed British and French emergency services passed responsibility as 32 people died in the Channel.

Further port delays feared as M20 reopens

25 July 2022
Further port delays feared as M20 reopens

Following a weekend of chaos motorists are being warned to expect delays to worsen as the day goes on.

Turning offices into 17-bed home will lead to 'demise of high street'

25 July 2022
Turning offices into 17-bed home will lead to 'demise of high street'

A large house of multiple occupation has been proposed in a former office block and fears have been raised about what it means for a town centre.

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Bingo players 'heartbroken' over club's closure

17 July 2022
Bingo players 'heartbroken' over club's closure

A town centre bingo hall is closing next month after the firm took the decision not to renew its lease on an iconic art deco building.

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New pre-school to open in town

16 July 2022
New pre-school to open in town

A play café is opening a new pre-school that promises to support vegan lifestyles and teach children about sustainability.

Footballer's homophobic abuse sentence 'not strong enough'

15 July 2022
Footballer's homophobic abuse sentence 'not strong enough'

A footballer's fine after a conviction for using derogatory language at a bisexual opponent has been described as too weak to avoid further abuse.

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Retired dinner lady celebrates 100th birthday

15 July 2022
Retired dinner lady celebrates 100th birthday

A great-great grandma and wartime telephonist is marking her special milestone today.

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Kent TikToker speaks out on what it takes to be a social media star

14 July 2022
Kent TikToker speaks out on what it takes to be a social media star

An ultra runner who has more than 92,000 followers on a video sharing app has revealed how she built her following.

Footballer's homophobic abuser fined

13 July 2022
Footballer's homophobic abuser fined

A football player has been convicted of using a derogatory term to describe an opposition defender who had recently come out as bisexual.

Air ambulance lands in town centre

11 July 2022
Air ambulance lands in town centre

The emergency helicopter has landed in a park near a town centre following reports of someone being taken ill.

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