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Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

Pink parasols pinched in rain storm reunited with cafe

A cafe owner is celebrating the return of distinctive pink parasols after they were stolen – a day after calling the theft “a real kick in the teeth”.

Christmas tree collection service faces chop over climate concerns

Christmas tree collection service faces chop over climate concerns

A council is reviewing whether to axe its free Christmas tree collection for more than 26,000 homes – the last remaining district with such a service.

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Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

Weather warning for heavy rain and showers in place

A yellow weather warning is in place for the morning commute, with heavy rain continuing to fall across the county.

Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Inside the creepy Kent care home with links to royalty

Eerie pictures show a wheelchair and mobility scooter left abandoned outside a derelict care home which closed 12 years ago.

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Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

Smashed-up car abandoned on roundabout for more than two weeks

A dented car covered in police tape is confusing drivers after being left abandoned on a roundabout for more than two weeks.

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Pervert jailed for sending graphic messages to child

Pervert jailed for sending graphic messages to child

A sex offender has been locked up for sending explicit messages and images to a child he thought was just 14-years-old.

Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

Masked intruder in armed raid at church restrained by worshippers

A thug who subjected residents at a religious retreat to a violent raid is behind bars after being bravely tackled by his victims.

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New supermarket set to replace Lidl

New supermarket set to replace Lidl

An empty Lidl store is set to be taken over by a frozen food chain in an area teeming with supermarkets.

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Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Plans have been proposed for a weekly market showcasing the best produce in the county in a bid to revive a town centre.

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Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

A man in his 60s has died after a crash which has kept a portion of the A2 closed.

A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

Part of the A2 is closed while police carry out accident investigation work following a serious crash involving three vehicles.

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‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

A street food spot has joined rivals’ calls to boost the night-time economy with hopes to offer sit-down dining until 3am.

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E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

A boy was taken to hospital after two would-be muggers assaulted him and attempted to steal his wallet only to be foiled by an e-scooter rider.

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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‘Keep windows shut’ warning due to field fire

‘Keep windows shut’ warning due to field fire

Crews working to tackle a blaze in a field those living nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution.

No consolation for Canterbury

No consolation for Canterbury

Canterbury missed out on a losing bonus point in their National League 2 East defeat at Barnes.

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

Ex-Kent coach guides side to shock World Cup success

A former Kent coach helped guide Afghanistan to a shock Cricket World Cup win against England.

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Monday morning commuter plans have been thrown into disarray after a car crashed into a level crossing, causing major tailbacks and gridlock.

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’

Clothes, car number plates and bottles of urine have been cleared from the verge of one of Kent’s busiest roads.

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Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

A working fire engine has appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace – after the owner used it to save his own thatched home.

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