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Billings named in England squad

Billings named in England squad

Sam Billings has been named in the England squad for the T20 series in India next month.

Borris the dog finds attack suspect in bushes

Borris the dog finds attack suspect in bushes

A police dog was called in to help track down a man in connection with an attack on a woman.

Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Pub boss eyes Easter opening as cases plummet

Falling Covid cases have sparked calls for more restrictions to be lifted after schools reopen - including getting punters back in pubs by Easter.

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The Kent pub where a king hid and D-Day troops drank pints

The Kent pub where a king hid and D-Day troops drank pints

A village pub which is set to reopen later this year has several links to key moments in British history.

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Anger as more than 1,000 new homes given green light

Anger as more than 1,000 new homes given green light

Councillors have performed a U-turn and approved a controversial housing development despite overwhelming objections.

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Eight arrests after 'night of muggings'

Eight arrests after 'night of muggings'

A delivery driver was assaulted during a night of robberies which has resulted in the arrests of eight people, including boys.

Cathedral statues with slavery links will 'not be toppled'

Cathedral statues with slavery links will 'not be toppled'

Bosses at Canterbury Cathedral are expected to reject a suggestion from the Archbishop that statues with slavery links be removed from the landmark.

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School's 'leaky mobiles' to go in £6m upgrade

School's 'leaky mobiles' to go in £6m upgrade

Seventeen new classrooms are to be built at a grammar school as it benefits from a multi-million pound cash injection.

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Neighbours’ fears as 'disastrous' bid for 20 caravans approved

Neighbours’ fears as 'disastrous' bid for 20 caravans approved

The UK’s biggest fruit-growing firm has been given the go-ahead to install 20 caravans at one of its Kent bases - despite strong opposition.

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Slug & Lettuce ditches plan to open first Kent bar

Slug & Lettuce ditches plan to open first Kent bar

National bar chain Slug & Lettuce has pulled the plug on its bid to launch a venue in Kent due to the implications of Covid.

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Trains halted by level crossing lorry fire

Trains halted by level crossing lorry fire

Rail services have been suspended this afternoon after a delivery truck burst into flames close to a level crossing.

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From derelict oast house to stunning £2m home

From derelict oast house to stunning £2m home

The owner of a meticulously converted 19th century oast house says the project went hundreds of thousands of pounds over budget.

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Major road to shut over three weekends

Major road to shut over three weekends

A key road will be shut in both directions throughout Saturday in the first of three weekends of closures.

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'It's like you can't answer anything wrong - you're invincible'

'It's like you can't answer anything wrong - you're invincible'

Ben Shephard was left stunned by a Kent teenager's impressive performance on TV show Tipping Point.

Kent's T20 and One-Day fixtures for 2021 announced

Kent's T20 and One-Day fixtures for 2021 announced

Kent's fixtures for the Vitality Blast and Royal London Cup this summer have been announced.

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Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

Mum, 22, had 'voice of an angel'

The family of a mum who has died at the age of 22 pay tribute to her as a "very kind person" who was "a joy to be around".

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Lorry crashes into rail bridge

Lorry crashes into rail bridge

Train delays are to be expected after a lorry crashed into a rail bridge.

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'Take your Christmas trees back in'

'Take your Christmas trees back in'

A council has announced a long-awaited Christmas tree collection will still go ahead - but not for several weeks.

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'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

'Amazing' dad and teacher was expecting second child

The pregnant wife of an inspirational teacher whose sudden death has devastated his family says he was 'a wonderful husband and loving dad'.

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Crawley out of India v England Test match

Crawley out of India v England Test match

Zak Crawley has been ruled out of the first two Tests against India with a wrist injury.

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