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'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

24 November 2022
'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

Owners of short-term holiday let properties in one coastal district could face new charges under measures being pushed by councillors.

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Grand Burstin guests plead: 'We just want to go home'

22 November 2022
Grand Burstin guests plead: 'We just want to go home'

Holidaymakers caught up in the dramatic collapse of a hotel wall have described the accommodation as "a dump" and say they just want to go home.

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'Heavy rain and 44mph winds - but at least England win'

21 November 2022
'Heavy rain and 44mph winds - but at least England win'

We brave the wet and wild conditions to watch England open their winter World Cup campaign on the big screen.

We went to all 23 Kent Wetherspoons in one weekend

19 November 2022
We went to all 23 Kent Wetherspoons in one weekend

Find out what happened to our reporter as he took on what could just be the county's most epic pub crawl...

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Inside Kent's newest McDonald's... it's not quite what it seems

16 November 2022
Inside Kent's newest McDonald's... it's not quite what it seems

It may appear huge from the outside, but this new McDonald's in a Tesco car park shows looks can be deceiving.

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Inside the world of football shirt collectors

14 November 2022
Inside the world of football shirt collectors

We meet the collectors from Kent whose passion for soccer replica kits has lead them on a quest to track down rare and coveted shirts.

Woman found dead above takeaway 'wasn't murdered'

14 November 2022
Woman found dead above takeaway 'wasn't murdered'

A murder probe launched by detectives after the grisly discovery of a body over an Indian restaurant has been closed.

Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

11 November 2022
Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

A Caribbean restaurant is to open at a leisure complex this evening - competing with the likes of Taco Bell and German Doner Kebab.

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Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

11 November 2022
Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

A landlord says he is surprised at opposition to beer garden plans after receiving just one noise complaint in eight years.

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'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

10 November 2022
'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

A spoof news segment in which people in a coastal town express anti-immigrant sentiments has drawn criticism on social media.

John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

10 November 2022
John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

The retailer's latest festive ad campaign tells the heart-warming tale of a middle-aged man taking up a new hobby.

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180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

10 November 2022
180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

A butcher says his business is in danger of folding due to the impact of roadworks on the street outside, preventing customers from coming in.

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Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

09 November 2022
Owners of infamous Kent hotel named UK's worst for 10th year running

A hotel chain behind one of Kent's most recognisable seaside hotels has been rated worst in the UK for the tenth year running.

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The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

09 November 2022
The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

New research reveals the extent of abuse of MPs on social media - and finds two Kent politicians are among the UK's most targeted.

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Family’s heartbreaking tributes to woman who died on beach

07 November 2022
Family’s heartbreaking tributes to woman who died on beach

Moving floral tributes have been left at a beach where a woman in her 90s died.

kmfm launches 'Give a Gift' toy appeal

07 November 2022
kmfm launches 'Give a Gift' toy appeal

Garry and Chelsea launched this year's festive appeal on kmfm Breakfast this morning.

Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

05 November 2022
Woman feared she might die after 'cowardly' alleyway attack

A young woman feared she might die after an attacker smashed her head against the wall of a dark alleyway.

Part of car park closed off after storm damage to M&S

04 November 2022
Part of car park closed off after storm damage to M&S

A town centre shopping complex has been battered by high winds which damaged the roof of one of the retail units.

Bank of England hikes rates to 3% and warns of 'longest recession'

03 November 2022
Bank of England hikes rates to 3% and warns of 'longest recession'

Households across Kent are facing even more financial pain after the Bank of England hiked interest rates to 3% and warned unemployment could double.

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Huge profits for firm running Kent asylum seeker base

02 November 2022
Huge profits for firm running Kent asylum seeker base

A company contracted by the Home Office to house asylum seekers has seen its profits soar as record numbers arrive in the UK.

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