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Former 160-year-old pub sold

Former 160-year-old pub sold

A long-abandoned 19th century pub has been sold at auction, with builders and developers taking a lot of interest in the former boozer.

Heartbreak for couples as weddings cancelled at £11m castle

Heartbreak for couples as weddings cancelled at £11m castle

Dozens of devastated couples booked to tie the knot at a historic Kent castle have had their weddings cancelled at short notice.

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Two men in 30s die in horror crash

Two men in 30s die in horror crash

Two men in their 30s have died and a third has been injured in a head-on crash involving a BMW and a transit van.

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Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

Stargazers have been left in awe after spotting a huge fireball over the English Channel from an asteroid hurtling towards Earth.

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Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

Bosses behind new housing for a rural village have revealed plans to almost double the number of proposed homes for the land.

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Celebrity chef's new Kent restaurant added to Michelin Guide

Celebrity chef's new Kent restaurant added to Michelin Guide

A new restaurant launched by a celebrity chef has become the latest in the county to be added to the Michelin Guide.

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Pictures reveal the Burstin lives on!

Pictures reveal the Burstin lives on!

People thought a much-maligned Kent hotel was going to be rebranded as the Grand - but new pictures show its old name is back.

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Folkestone's talisman moves on

Folkestone's talisman moves on

Prolific frontman Ade Yusuff has left Folkestone to join a league rival in a surprise switch.

Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

A ship that sank 167 years ago and contains a cargo of exceptionally rare ceramics has been granted government protection.

Invicta young guns on standby!

Invicta young guns on standby!

Joint-boss Roland Edge would like to strengthen Folkestone’s squad - but budget constraints mean their youngsters could see more first-team action.

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

A Kent library, which was closed last year after suffering water damage, will remain shut until at least next month, council bosses say.

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Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

A lock-up which was used to store inflatable boats, engines and life jackets needed to smuggle desperate people across the Channel has been uncovered.

Work begins on new 77-home development

Work begins on new 77-home development

Construction of a new road has started paving the way for developers to move in and build a new housing estate.

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Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

A girl remains in a serious condition in a London hospital three weeks after being hit by a car near a zebra crossing.

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Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.

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Man charged for escaping from custody

Man charged for escaping from custody

A man has been charged with escaping from lawful custody after allegedly fleeing court.

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

Closed Co-op completely emptied for revamp

A Co-op which closed suddenly has now been completely emptied as work continues to repair floor and upgrade the interior.

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Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'loving and kind' paramedic, 32

Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'loving and kind' paramedic, 32

Devastated friends and family have paid tributes to a "charismatic and compassionate" animal rescue volunteer following her tragic death aged 32.

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Multi-car crash blocks road

Multi-car crash blocks road

A car crash has caused traffic chaos this morning.

Fascist photo shame councillor is 'good bloke' says Tory candidate

Fascist photo shame councillor is 'good bloke' says Tory candidate

A councillor who quit after photos emerged of him wearing fascist insignia is a "good bloke" according to the Tory candidate standing against him.

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