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MoD accused of hoarding empty homes

29 November 2018
MoD accused of hoarding empty homes

Cross-party politicians have hit out after it emerged a third of homes owned by the MoD in part of Kent are empty.

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Council staff using high-end hire cars

27 November 2018
Council staff using high-end hire cars

Taxpayers' money is being used to fund council staff to drive hire cars such as Mercedes', BMWs, and Audis.

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Bank thief makes off with £500

23 November 2018
Bank thief makes off with £500

An academic was left shaken after a thief snatched his wallet off a bank counter mid-transaction and escaped.

Leisure complex to open ahead of schedule

23 November 2018
Leisure complex to open ahead of schedule

A new £75m leisure complex featuring a cinema and hotel is to open earlier than planned - but visitors will be greeted by empty restaurants.

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Mystery surrounds rogue Fiat 500

23 November 2018
Mystery surrounds rogue Fiat 500

A motorist has been embroiled in a bizarre row with the council over whether his car is parked legally – for four months.

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Racecourse homes plan put back

23 November 2018
Racecourse homes plan put back

Two thousands homes have been knocked off plans for a huge development after a frosty reception from residents.

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How blaze-hit supermarket looked 30 years ago

22 November 2018
How blaze-hit supermarket looked 30 years ago

This photograph shows a distinctive fire-hit supermarket when it opened as a Safeway superstore in the late 80s.

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Nuns' bid to open new convent and school

21 November 2018
Nuns' bid to open new convent and school

A religious order is hoping to set up a convent in the centre of Folkestone - equipped with a 20 place pre-school.

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MP calls for second referendum

21 November 2018
MP calls for second referendum

Damian Collins has become the first Tory MP in Kent to call for a second referendum or general election, saying he would rather that than no-deal.

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Man appears in court after A20 crash

16 November 2018
Man appears in court after A20 crash

A man will appear at crown court accused of dangerous driving following a crash.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

16 November 2018
Motorcyclist dies in crash

A motorcyclist has died in a car crash prompting a police appeal for dashcam footage.

Trailer worth £20,000 stolen from car park

15 November 2018
Trailer worth £20,000 stolen from car park

A trailer containing kayaking gear worth nearly £20,000 was stolen from a car park, igniting a police appeal for witnesses.

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First anniversary of pub landlord's murder

14 November 2018
First anniversary of pub landlord's murder

A year after a pub landlord was shot police renew their appeal to find his killer.

Landlady in hot water as judge forces her to reveal wealth in boiler row

12 November 2018
Landlady in hot water as judge forces her to reveal wealth in boiler row

The wife of infamous property tycoon Fergus Wilson faces an unlimited fine after being found guilty of failing to provide hot water to a tenant.

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Plans to restrict beggars and buskers

12 November 2018
Plans to restrict beggars and buskers

A council hopes to introduce a raft of measures to tackle anti-social behaviour – such as restrictions on homeless sleeping, begging and busking.

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Aftermath of devastating Morrisons blaze

09 November 2018
Aftermath of devastating Morrisons blaze

There is no risk to jobs and the firm is hammering out plans to continue serving customers after a fire destroyed a suppermarket on Thursday.

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Brexit secretary's crossing faux pas

08 November 2018
Brexit secretary's crossing faux pas

Brexit secretary Dominic Raab said he “hadn’t quite understood” the importance of the Dover to Calais crossing.

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Backer takes reins as resort plans pushed back another year

07 November 2018
Backer takes reins as resort plans pushed back another year

The financial backer of plans for a £5 billion theme park in Kent has taken over the reins after revealing its opening date has been delayed again.

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Fishermen rescued after boat capsized

07 November 2018
Fishermen rescued after boat capsized

Four people have been rescued in near gale force conditions after their boat overturned in the English Channel.

Murder cold case appeal renewed

05 November 2018
Murder cold case appeal renewed

Detectives investigating the unsolved murder of a taxi driver 30 years ago believe someone nearby holds a “crucial piece of evidence.”

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