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Hated retail kiosks plan thrown out amid arson fears

Hated retail kiosks plan thrown out amid arson fears

A council's bid to install kiosks along a busy street has been rejected following claims it was 'one of the worst-ever planning applications'.

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'Rent-a-gun' probe sees 350 police carry out morning raids

'Rent-a-gun' probe sees 350 police carry out morning raids

Ten people have been arrested after hundreds of police officers stormed 11 separate addresses as part of a 'rent-a-gun' investigation.

Food and drinks stolen in Greggs break-in

Food and drinks stolen in Greggs break-in

A man has been arrested after snacks and drinks were stolen from a branch of Greggs during an early morning break-in.

Teen cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Teen cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Police are trying to trace a driver who fled after a teenage boy was struck by a car while out cycling.

'We are facing a critical year from a financial viewpoint'

'We are facing a critical year from a financial viewpoint'

Kent County Cricket Club's financial figures have seen the club post a loss for the second successive season.

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Fears of serious crash on pothole-ridden A2

Fears of serious crash on pothole-ridden A2

A businessman fears a main road pitted with huge potholes could be the scene of a serious crash – after blowing a tyre along the stretch.

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Star golfer surprises unsung hero

Star golfer surprises unsung hero

England Golf’s newly named unsung hero Zung Tang-Bennett was left stunned when European Tour professional Tommy Fleetwood gatecrashed a video chat.

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

Father dies in freak chainsaw accident

A 35-year-old has died from loss of blood after a chainsaw accident while cutting logs.

New footbridge installed at train station

New footbridge installed at train station

A new footbridge has been lowered into position at a train station as part of a £4.8 million upgrade.

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Retail revolution on Kent high street

Retail revolution on Kent high street

Since the pandemic struck, 23 shops have closed down and 23 have opened in one of Kent's most popular high streets.

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'It's one of the worst-ever planning applications'

'It's one of the worst-ever planning applications'

A council looks set to approve its own bid to open eight retail kiosks outside a busy railway station - despite not gaining one supporter.

Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

A building overlooked by arguably Kent's most famous landmark is to be sold for the first time in almost 90 years.

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Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Two cheetahs born and raised in Kent are now enjoying a life of freedom following a successful rewilding project.

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Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

The search is on for shaggy-haired extras to star in a Danny Boyle film set to be shot in the county.

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£500 reward to help catch graffiti vandal

£500 reward to help catch graffiti vandal

A council is offering a £500 reward as part of its CCTV appeal to trace a high street graffiti vandal.

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Woman fined after 12 bags of rubbish 'dumped by waste carrier'

Woman fined after 12 bags of rubbish 'dumped by waste carrier'

A council is reminding people to ensure they use licensed waste carriers after a woman was fined £300 when her rubbish was found dumped in a village.

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Man's death remains mystery nine months on

Man's death remains mystery nine months on

Police are still investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious in a school playing field nine months ago.

Kent's biggest pride festival to return

Kent's biggest pride festival to return

Kent's biggest annual celebration of the LGBT community is set to return - after it was wiped from last year's calendar by the pandemic.

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New Iceland supermarket to open next month

New Iceland supermarket to open next month

The opening date for a new Iceland supermarket, which is taking up residence inside The Range, has been revealed.

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Carry on saving? Stamp duty holiday could be extended

Carry on saving? Stamp duty holiday could be extended

Estate agents have mixed thoughts about the stamp duty holiday introduced to boost the housing market after the first lockdown being extended.

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