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Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

A priest hopes to bulldoze his former church to make way for a large house despite council chiefs previously scrapping the divisive plans.

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Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

The sound of engines roared through the streets as hundreds of bikers escorted an army veteran, who died in a hit-and-run crash, on his final journey.

MP Rosie Duffield opens up about life with ADHD

MP Rosie Duffield opens up about life with ADHD

A Kent MP has spoken on a podcast on the moment she won the election in 2017 as well as her school life.

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Mystery high street restaurant hits market for £2.25m

Mystery high street restaurant hits market for £2.25m

A successful high-street restaurant chain has hit the market for £2.25 million but bosses remain tight-lipped over the brand’s identity.

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Camera captures 'big cat' stalking Kent

Camera captures 'big cat' stalking Kent

An uncovered photo of a “rare big cat” in Kent features in a new documentary after being discovered by film crews.

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Plea to increase councillors by 25% turned down

Plea to increase councillors by 25% turned down

The ambitions of a council to increase its rank of politicians has been turned down which would have seen another 10 members added.

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Student midwives left in limbo after course cut to return to hospitals

Student midwives left in limbo after course cut to return to hospitals

Hospitals will welcome back student midwives after a course was pulled over safety issues with their training after teaming up with new university.

Seam bowler signs for Kent

Seam bowler signs for Kent

A 23-year-old right-arm seam bowler has joined Kent on a two-year contract.

Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

A buyer has been lined up for a council’s dilapidated offices as the site is expected to be flattened for a new housing development.

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‘Hopefully, I’ve left the club in a better place’

‘Hopefully, I’ve left the club in a better place’

Wicketkeeper Sam Billings has stepped down as Kent club captain.

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Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

The ‘Vengabus’ is coming to one of Kent’s most sacred sites, with more than 1,000 people set to attend a 90s-themed silent disco.

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Kent’s Bell-Drummond the big winner

Kent’s Bell-Drummond the big winner

Batsman Daniel Bell-Drummond won five of nine men’s accolades on offer at the 2023 Kent end-of-season awards evening to cap off a stellar summer.

We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We’ve tried bottomless barbecues and sushi – but could this unlimited curry feast be the best yet?

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Fresh homes bid in latest twist of 25-year planning saga

Fresh homes bid in latest twist of 25-year planning saga

The latest episode in a 25-year planning saga has seen another bid submitted for a housing estate on a city’s outskirts.

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Developer’s estate knocked back over lack of affordable homes

Developer’s estate knocked back over lack of affordable homes

A developer’s plans to build 23 homes in a village have been knocked back following concerns over the lack of affordable housing.

Kent bowler retires – again!

Kent bowler retires – again!

A vastly experienced bowler has retired after a one-year stay with Kent.

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Walker on Cook’s new Kent role

Walker on Cook’s new Kent role

Kent head coach Matt Walker always felt Simon Cook had the potential to become a director of cricket - it’s just happened quicker than anticipated.

Duo depart Kent

Duo depart Kent

Two players have left Kent - one of them bringing a 17-year association with the club to an end.

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Man faces axe charge following ‘violent disorder’ outside Waitrose

Man faces axe charge following ‘violent disorder’ outside Waitrose

A man has been charged with possessing an axe and creating “violent disorder” outside a Waitrose.

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Tailbacks on A2 after motorbike and car crash

Tailbacks on A2 after motorbike and car crash

Drivers are being warned to expect delays after a crash on the A2 this morning.

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