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Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

12 September 2024

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

12 September 2024

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

12 September 2024

A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.

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Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

12 September 2024

After years of disappointment and thousands of pounds spent, our reporter has finally witnessed his beloved team win.

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New £2.5m rail maintenance depot opens

New £2.5m rail maintenance depot opens

11 September 2024

A new multi-million pound rail freight industry hub has opened in a bid help improve rail services in the county and across the south east.

'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

11 September 2024

An enterprising trader is fighting back against a decision to hike parking fees near her business - by refunding customers the cost to park.

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‘It’s a win-win’: MP backs free schools project ‘countering the gender imbalance’

‘It’s a win-win’: MP backs free schools project ‘countering the gender imbalance’

11 September 2024

Girls are being encouraged to consider STEM subjects at schools.

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Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

11 September 2024

An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.

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Ten stall-holders pull out of market over Sunday parking fees

Ten stall-holders pull out of market over Sunday parking fees

11 September 2024

The introduction of Sunday parking charges is ‘threatening the future of farmers’ markets’.

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PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

11 September 2024

Measures are being introduced to combat antisocial behaviour in a town’s high street.

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Major employer cuts 213 jobs from Kent plant

Major employer cuts 213 jobs from Kent plant

11 September 2024

A multinational company will shut its Kent base after 100 years at the site.

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Childhood antique find set to sell for £20k

Childhood antique find set to sell for £20k

11 September 2024

A 500-year-old engraving kept in a cupboard for the past 13 years is set to make thousands for the man who found it when he was just 11 years old.

School closed and 1,000 homes affected by water outage

School closed and 1,000 homes affected by water outage

11 September 2024

A parent has called for action after water outages cause “repeated” interruptions to his daughter’s education.

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Popular dessert cafe to re-open

Popular dessert cafe to re-open

11 September 2024

A dessert parlour which has sat empty in a town centre for years is making a comeback.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

11 September 2024

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

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Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

11 September 2024

The mum of a teenager who died in a tragic accident says her daughter’s memorial bench has been damaged for a third time by “hurtful” yobs.

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Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

11 September 2024

The finishing date for a park’s long-anticipated £70,000 makeover including a tennis court and gym has been revealed.

‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

11 September 2024

A woman whose ex-boyfriend threatened to slit her throat says she has had nightmares since learning he will be released early from prison.

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Driver claimed car was stolen after dog walker killed in hit-and-run

Driver claimed car was stolen after dog walker killed in hit-and-run

11 September 2024

A 41-year-old man who drove off after hitting a dog walker with his car has been jailed for perverting the course of justice.

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Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

11 September 2024

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

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