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‘Do we really need another shop?’: Village store booze bid granted despite 'yob' concerns

‘Do we really need another shop?’: Village store booze bid granted despite 'yob' concerns

A new corner shop has been granted permission to sell alcohol despite concerns from the community and a rival business over “pond life”.

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School to reopen after ‘no hot water or heating’ problems

School to reopen after ‘no hot water or heating’ problems

A primary school forced to shut at short notice owing to utility problems has announced it will be welcoming children back this afternoon.

Kent grammar picks up ‘school of the year’ award

Kent grammar picks up ‘school of the year’ award

A school with more than 1,500 pupils has picked up a prestigious title after being named in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide again.

Darts’ special deliveries

Darts’ special deliveries

Manager Ady Pennock says Isthmian Premier Dartford now have a luxury of dead-ball options.

Third tumble dryer fire in four days prompts warning

Third tumble dryer fire in four days prompts warning

The county’s fire service has issued a warning about the use of tumble dryers after a third blaze this week.

Long delays on A2 now clearing

Long delays on A2 now clearing

A crash involving at least two vehicles temporarily blocked lanes on one of the county’s busiest routes tonight.

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Pensioners ‘pinned to the ground in jewellery heist by balaclava-clad burglars’

Pensioners ‘pinned to the ground in jewellery heist by balaclava-clad burglars’

An investigation is underway after three masked men allegedly broke into a home and stole several items of jewellery - including an engagement ring.

Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel

Drivers will have to fork out the fee if using the Blackwall and newly-built Silvertown tunnel during peak times, it has been confirmed.

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Families blast ‘tragic’ Bluewater Elf on the Shelf experience which left child ‘in tears’

Families blast ‘tragic’ Bluewater Elf on the Shelf experience which left child ‘in tears’

Frustrated families have blasted a subpar festive event at a shopping centre which has been branded “overpriced” and “underwhelming”.

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Stolen foal found dead

Stolen foal found dead

A family is grieving after one of the three horses stolen from their stables 11 days ago has been found dead.

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Major motorway closure called off due to stormy weather

Major motorway closure called off due to stormy weather

The planned closure of a busy motorway junction for a new safety barrier to be installed has been called off due to the forecast for stormy weather.

Two horses stolen and ‘led to the pub’ found - but one still missing

Two horses stolen and ‘led to the pub’ found - but one still missing

Police investigating a “devastating” break-in at a family’s stables have recovered two stolen horses but say one foal remains missing.

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Boss Pennock’s balancing act

Boss Pennock’s balancing act

Manager Ady Pennock looks ahead to Dartford’s Velocity Cup clash at Sheppey.

Car hits brick wall after three-vehicle smash

Car hits brick wall after three-vehicle smash

Emergency services were called after a crash involving three vehicles on a main road.

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Delays around crossing due to ‘animals in the road’

Delays around crossing due to ‘animals in the road’

Drivers faced delays due to animals blocking part of the carriageway on one of the county’s busiest routes.

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Garage destroyed by blaze in early hours

Garage destroyed by blaze in early hours

Firefighters on two engines were called to a blaze in the early hours which left a garage severely damaged.

Plans unveiled for huge solar park off M20

Plans unveiled for huge solar park off M20

Plans for up to 30,000 solar panels in the green belt have been proposed but residents fear it could “set a precedent” for building in the area.

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Burglar hit officer with crowbar in Morrisons raid

Burglar hit officer with crowbar in Morrisons raid

Two men are to be sentenced after admitting trying to break into a supermarket, which left a police officer needing hospital treatment.

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Chequered flag for race track catering manager who has served the stars

Chequered flag for race track catering manager who has served the stars

A caterer who has served motorsport’s biggest stars their traditional Brands Hatch sausage, chips and beans is retiring after almost four decades.

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

Following their recent by-election success, we sat down with Reform UK’s first elected member of Kent County Council to discuss the party’s ambitions.

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