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Fears pedestrians will be 'sucked into road' on danger route

Fears pedestrians will be 'sucked into road' on danger route

Speeding and reckless overtaking on a hazardous stretch have sparked fears pedestrians walking on the narrow pavement could be "sucked" into the road.

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Big summer ahead, admits Downton

Big summer ahead, admits Downton

Kent's director of cricket Paul Downton predicts there is a huge summer ahead with a home Ashes series around the corner.

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Kent's only Labour MP accuses party leader of 'snub' after visit

Kent's only Labour MP accuses party leader of 'snub' after visit

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield has claimed Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer failed to inform her of his first visit to Kent ahead of upcoming elections.

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Long-running bid to turn village pub into home rejected

Long-running bid to turn village pub into home rejected

A developer has had his plans to turn a long-empty village pub into a home rejected, despite arguing it is no longer viable as a business.

Petrol vs electric as British Rallycross starts at Lydden

Petrol vs electric as British Rallycross starts at Lydden

Electric-powered rallycross cars will take on their internal combustion counterparts when the new season starts at Lydden Hill over Easter.

Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

Boxpark-style 'youth hub' next to Wilko to have virtual reality room

A youth hub will boast an impressive range of activities, including a virtual reality gaming zone, if given the go-ahead in 'much-needed' plans.

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Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

Gasman who kidnapped rough sleeper in van avoids jail

A gas engineer who attacked and kidnapped a rough sleeper - by ordering him into the back of a Transit van - has avoided jail.

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Kent's pals act

Kent's pals act

Fast bowler Nathan Gilchrist admits it feels nice to be surrounded by other talented young Kent players - including his house-mate!

Compton: Caution will still be key

Compton: Caution will still be key

It will be a case of evolution rather than revolution for Kent opener Ben Compton this summer.

Huge £32m Chapel Down site on prime farmland set for green light

Huge £32m Chapel Down site on prime farmland set for green light

An ambitious multi-million pound scheme to create a new winery in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could be approved next week.

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Man spoken to by police over Pride display vandalism

Man spoken to by police over Pride display vandalism

Officers investigating the destruction of a display showing a drag queen at a Pride event have spoken to a man in connection with the incident.

County cricket Zak's initial focus

County cricket Zak's initial focus

Batsman Zak Crawley insists his sole focus at the moment is on making a good start to the summer with Kent.

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Sharks appeal title twist

Sharks appeal title twist

Both Canterbury 2nds and Dover Sharks face an anxious wait - with the former now having been crowned Kent 2 champions under unusual circumstances.

Double-amputee injured in bomb blast to scale Everest

Double-amputee injured in bomb blast to scale Everest

A father-of-three who lost his legs after a bomb blast hopes to become the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale the world’s tallest peak.

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Evison's development Down Under!

Evison's development Down Under!

All-rounder Joey Evison feels he developed as a bowler over the winter as he looks ahead to his first full season at Kent.

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

Vietnamese street food chain to replace popular burger joint

A Vietnamese street food chain is set to open its first Kent branch - taking over the home of a popular burger bar that unexpectedly closed last week.

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Faulty train blocks line causing delays

Faulty train blocks line causing delays

A rescue train has had to be be sent to remove one which developed a fault and subsequently blocked the line.

Image released of wanted man

Image released of wanted man

Police have released the image of a man who is wanted for a recall to prison.

Green light for fast-food joint next to England’s oldest school

Green light for fast-food joint next to England’s oldest school

A fast-food takeaway has been granted permission to open in a Grade II-listed property, despite concerns raised by heritage groups.

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Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

Plans have been submitted to turn a disused bus station building into a bubble tearoom, set to be the 19th in Kent.

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