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'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

'I worked a shift at Kent's newest McDonald's - so much has changed since the 90s'

Our reporter, who worked at McDonald's aged 16, returned to the Golden Arches - where even flipping burgers is now a thing of the past.

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Town's Co-op in sudden closure

Town's Co-op in sudden closure

A Co-op store has been closed suddenly overnight due to essential maintenance but the company does not know when it will be able to reopen.

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'I'm quitting Tories after 60 years - we should never have got rid of Boris'

'I'm quitting Tories after 60 years - we should never have got rid of Boris'

A long-standing Conservative councillor has quit after 60 years amid 'disenchantment' with the party saying it was a mistake to oust Boris Johnson.

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Invicta on the right path

Invicta on the right path

Joint-head coach Roland Edge reckons Folkestone’s point against Billericay shows just how far the side have come.

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

Person taken to hospital after being hit by car

A road has been closed and an air ambulance has been called following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

Neighbour who played loud music told to wear headphones

Neighbour who played loud music told to wear headphones

A man who played loud music late at night and made countless 999 calls was told by a judge to put some headphones on.

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Controversial biometric border system at ports is delayed

Controversial biometric border system at ports is delayed

The launch of a new EU border regime planned for the start of the summer holidays but feared will bring huge delays has been postponed again.

'She had flames all around her - I couldn't do nothing and let her burn'

'She had flames all around her - I couldn't do nothing and let her burn'

A disabled 86-year-old saved his neighbour’s life after dragging her out of the burning building as flames surrounded her in her wheelchair.

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'No, you won't have to wear a seatbelt on the train'

'No, you won't have to wear a seatbelt on the train'

Pranksters have posted fake notices around one Kent town warning people of bogus laws for public transport.

'We're not gentrifying the area - we just want to serve alcohol with lunch!'

'We're not gentrifying the area - we just want to serve alcohol with lunch!'

Cafe owners have defended plans to extend their hours and serve alcohol after a neighbour claimed the world around them was becoming "gentrified".

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Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

Crime-hit park to get CCTV to tackle e-scooters and yobs throwing eggs

A mobile CCTV camera is set to be installed in a crime-hit park terrorised by yobs on e-scooters and youths throwing eggs at houses.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A man reported missing leading to concerns for his welfare has been found safe.

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Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

Eye-catching new designs for apartments on former amusements site

Detailed plans for the final development of homes of a former seafront amusement park have been submitted for approval.

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Fake plastic trees! We rumble planning notice hoax

Fake plastic trees! We rumble planning notice hoax

Park users and residents were shocked to see signs appearing on a tree saying they would be replaced but their fears have been allayed.

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Emergency crews give first aid to resident after fire

Emergency crews give first aid to resident after fire

A fire that broke out in the living room of a Kent home left a person in need of emergency medical attention.

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Micropigs found tied to lamppost

Micropigs found tied to lamppost

A pair of pigs found abandoned on the roadside tied to a lamppost have been taken in to be looked after by an animal sanctuary.

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Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

Kent Asda suspended from selling lottery tickets after boy buys scratchcard

An Asda store has been suspended from selling lottery tickets after a boy bought a scratchcard - despite being 11 years below the legal age limit.

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How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

How 'birthplace of British Army' is being torn down for 1,200 new homes

Historic barracks described as "the birthplace of the modern British Army" have been torn down to make way for a new housing estate.

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Folkestone become a tougher nut to crack

Folkestone become a tougher nut to crack

Joint-head coach Roland Edge has poured praise on Folkestone’s defence.

Edge on Hastings clash

Edge on Hastings clash

Folkestone joint-head coach Roland Edge has been impressed with how Hastings have settled in Isthmian Premier.

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