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Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

Peter Andre ditches dad look for 'thug' role in Kent film director’s flick

The pop sensation is delving into the acting world as he takes on the role of a crime boss in an upcoming feature film.

‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

‘This is UK's most up-and-coming championship - even with only three cars’

Only three current-specification cars entered the first round of Clio Cup GB at Brands Hatch - but drivers were full of praise for the championship.

‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

‘We don’t need any more memorial benches’: Mums vow to tackle teen mental health crisis

Three mums who have lost their sons to suicide in the past four years have bravely come together to try and make a lasting difference.

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

Tributes paid to ‘razor sharp’ dad who was ‘man of the community’

The family of a long-serving ward councillor and town mayor have paid tribute to their dad who was a “man of the community”.

Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

Chapman signs new Ebbsfleet deal

Ben Chapman has become the latest player to agree a new deal to stay at Ebbsfleet.

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

Dashcam footage shows shocking moment road-rage lorry driver pushes pensioner over

The moment an “unhappy” lorry driver pushes over a pensioner during a road rage incident on a major Kent road has been captured on film.

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Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Dental practice expansion plans approved amid ‘dentist desert’ concerns

Plans to expand a dental surgery to meet the growing demand for more NHS slots and relieve backlogs have been approved.

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Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Video footage has captured the heartwarming moment a pet dog was saved from the River Thames after a large fall.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent winner ‘overwhelmed with love’ after Britain’s Got Talent victory

Kent has its very own Britain’s Got Talent winner as singer Sydnie Christmas is crowned champion of the TV talent search.

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Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

Man dies after van collides with parked lorry on major road

A man has died after a van veered off a major road and crashed into a parked lorry.

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Air ambulance called to ‘serious collision’

Drivers are facing delays due to a stretch of the A2 being closed to allow for an ambulance to land following a severe crash.

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Wright agrees new Ebbsfleet deal

Wright agrees new Ebbsfleet deal

Midfielder Josh Wright feels he’s found a home at Ebbsfleet after signing a new deal for the 2024/25 season.

Fleet sign new defender

Fleet sign new defender

Ebbsfleet have boosted their squad by signing a former West Ham and Charlton defender.

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

‘We’re all behind you Syd’: Kent singer set for Britain’s Got Talent final

A singer who hasn’t yet had her “big break” is preparing for the live final of the ITV talent show after receiving a standing ovation.

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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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Ebbsfleet make first summer move

Ebbsfleet make first summer move

Ebbsfleet have signed a midfielder from a rival National League club.

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

‘It’s heartwarming’: Mum’s joy after Blue Badge petition reaches milestone

A mum says it is “heartwarming” to receive more than 10,000 signatures to her petition after her children were denied a Blue Badge.

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