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Could problems at the pumps speed-up our switch to electric cars?

Could problems at the pumps speed-up our switch to electric cars?

29 September 2021

Problems at the petrol pumps, and a rise in fuel costs, is encouraging people to consider new technology say those leasing and hiring plug-in cars.

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Uni 'white privilege' course branded 'thought policing'

Uni 'white privilege' course branded 'thought policing'

29 September 2021

A course for all University of Kent students, which includes a quiz on white privilege, has been branded "thought policing" by a leading academic.

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Huge shopping centre evacuated

Huge shopping centre evacuated

29 September 2021

One of Kent's biggest shopping centres was evacuated in a pre-planned drill this morning.

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A feast of a festival

A feast of a festival

29 September 2021

One of the county's biggest food festivals is back for three days this week, with more than 100 stalls selling tasty treats.

Oktoberfest back with British and Bavarian flavours

Oktoberfest back with British and Bavarian flavours

29 September 2021

There'll be both British beers and Bavarian steins raised when Oktoberfest returns to a Kent park with a flavour of two different nations.

'It sounded like bombs were going off'

'It sounded like bombs were going off'

28 September 2021

Witnesses have described the moment a blaze at a recycling centre in Kent erupted, as the business involved thanks the fire service.

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Nando's opens in town

Nando's opens in town

28 September 2021

A popular restaurant has joined a town centre complex after Covid-19 delayed its opening for months.

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Pedestrian hit by van outside station

Pedestrian hit by van outside station

28 September 2021

An air ambulance has landed near a busy railway station as police have closed off a road outside.

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Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

Sharp rise in drivers using the wrong fuel

28 September 2021

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of drivers 'misfuelling' their cars since panic buying at the pumps started, says the AA.

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Harbour arm toilets are 'a national disgrace'

Harbour arm toilets are 'a national disgrace'

28 September 2021

Traders at one of Kent's most famous landmarks say the toilets are so disgusting they are losing them business.

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Right royal living for the retired

Right royal living for the retired

28 September 2021

An historic stately home where royalty was once entertained but stood empty for years has been transformed into a plush retirement village.

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Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

27 September 2021

Fire crews were called to rescue an escaped iguana who found himself on a pub roof.

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Thieves 'may have dressed as workers' to steal drain covers

Thieves 'may have dressed as workers' to steal drain covers

27 September 2021

At least 11 drain covers have been stolen by thieves who may have dressed as highways workers.

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Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

Teenager suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in station attack

27 September 2021

A 16-year-old boy has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after falling onto a live rail following an attack at a railway station.

9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

9 ways to help save the fuel in your car

27 September 2021

Looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer? Motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do. Here's some top tips:

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Car park to reopen with lower prices

Car park to reopen with lower prices

27 September 2021

A council has said it will reopen a town centre car park after it closed suddenly last week.

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Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

Fire crews leave scene of major blaze

27 September 2021

Firefighters have stood down after tackling a fire on a Kent industrial estate for nearly 30 hours.

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

27 September 2021

Stamp designs by five Kent children are among those chosen as finalists in the Royal Mail's Heroes of the Pandemic competition.

Teen's £40k cancer battle

Teen's £40k cancer battle

26 September 2021

The family and friends of a young man fighting cancer have appealed to the public to help him win his battle.

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Prince Charles' estate's 2,500-home plan for countryside

Prince Charles' estate's 2,500-home plan for countryside

25 September 2021

The royal estate fronted by Prince Charles is to reveal its proposals for a huge housing development spread across 320 acres of countryside.

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