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Free park and ride to combat ring-road closure

Free park and ride to combat ring-road closure

A council is running its park and ride service for free all day tomorrow in an effort to ease congestion.

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The tea bar phenomenon sweeping across Kent

The tea bar phenomenon sweeping across Kent

An Asian drink is starting to become a Kent high street staple with vendors telling sceptics: "Don’t be nervous about it - it is fun."

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Pictures reveal planned £33m transformation of district

Pictures reveal planned £33m transformation of district

New computer-generated images show how key landmarks in a district are set to be upgraded if a £33 million bid for government funding is successful.

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Boris Johnson pictured at Kent zoo

Boris Johnson pictured at Kent zoo

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken a break from the lion's den of Westminster for a day out at a zoo in Kent.

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Finch pens Kent contract

Finch pens Kent contract

Harry Finch has penned a professional contract with Kent.

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Historic A2 pub to reopen as Costa

Historic A2 pub to reopen as Costa

A new 24-hour Costa will open on the A2 next year - taking up residence in an 18th century former coaching inn which was also a Little Chef.

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'Upmarket' restaurant given late licence despite noise fears

'Upmarket' restaurant given late licence despite noise fears

An Asian fusion restaurant at a £115m development will be allowed to open until 2am, despite fears neighbours will be disturbed by rowdy revellers.

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Flasher exposed himself to women and girls at shopping centre

Flasher exposed himself to women and girls at shopping centre

A flasher caused "lasting trauma" when he ambushed and cornered women and young girls at a shopping centre, leaving one fearing she would be raped.

Kent skipper earns England recall

Kent skipper earns England recall

Kent's Sam Billings is back in England’s one-day squad ahead of their three-match series in Australia.

'I dug up treasure on Paul Hollywood's former estate'

'I dug up treasure on Paul Hollywood's former estate'

A metal detectorist has discovered a 400-year-old gold ring in the grounds of TV baker Paul Hollywood’s £1.4 million former Kent home.

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Thieves steal vital gear from charity during night-time raid

Thieves steal vital gear from charity during night-time raid

Heartless thieves broke into a charity's base before stealing a caravan filled with vital fundraising equipment.

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Canterbury's losing streak continues

Canterbury's losing streak continues

It's now four successive National League 2 East defeats for Canterbury after a 26-17 loss at Sevenoaks.

Bowling alley and pizza restaurant coming to leisure complex

Bowling alley and pizza restaurant coming to leisure complex

A 'battle bar' boasting bowling, axe-throwing and table football activities is to open along with a pizza restaurant at a new leisure complex.

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New wine bar 'first of its kind in UK'

New wine bar 'first of its kind in UK'

An online store that exclusively sells English wines is set to open its first bar - with bosses vowing to “bring the vineyard to the high street”.

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Man found dead in river named

Man found dead in river named

A 31-year-old man found face down in a shallow section of a river has been named as an inquest into his death opened.

'You can arrest me before I call Eddie Izzard a woman'

'You can arrest me before I call Eddie Izzard a woman'

An outspoken Kent MP says she would sooner be arrested than call Eddie Izzard a woman.

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Work starts on revamping ‘ugly duckling’ eyesore

Work starts on revamping ‘ugly duckling’ eyesore

An old office block dubbed an “ugly duckling” is set to be turned into an “attractive” city centre landmark, its owner says.

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A2 shut by police

A2 shut by police

The dual carriageway was closed in both directions by police after concerns for the welfare of a woman.

Much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ thrown in the bin

Much-loved ‘Sainsbury’s cat’ thrown in the bin

Police are investigating after a cat which has become a "little celebrity" at a supermarket was attacked by a gang of youths.

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Pupils find Formula for success

Pupils find Formula for success

Kent school teams were among those to take top honours in the London Regional Finals of the F1 in Schools STEM Challenge, earning places at finals.

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