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Hunting down Little Switzerland

Hunting down Little Switzerland

Curiosity over an old postcard has led to the discovery of a forgotten history.

Lorry linked to ashes theft spotted on camera

Lorry linked to ashes theft spotted on camera

A lorry which could be linked to a warehouse raid where the ashes of a grandfather were stolen was spotted on camera leaving the county.

Vehicle fire blocks busy road

Vehicle fire blocks busy road

Part of a busy road in Kent has been blocked after a vehicle caught fire.

Introducing the John Chadwick Rule

Introducing the John Chadwick Rule

A homeless man who took his own life may be remembered in the name of a new council policy.

Theatre's future looking up after grant

Theatre's future looking up after grant

The future of a town's only theatre is looking more secure after a Government bail-out.

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We're heading for a crisis, says transport campaigner

We're heading for a crisis, says transport campaigner

Kent County Council is being urged to live up to its own policy of "infrastructure first" before development.

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Householders angry at prolonged blight

Householders angry at prolonged blight

Opponents of a council's plans to build a garden village say they are being kept in the dark about changes.

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Major road closed after tree falls on Tesco van

Major road closed after tree falls on Tesco van

Drivers are being told to expect long delays after a tree fell on a Tesco delivery van and closed a road.

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Town's Five Guys not offering alfresco dining

Town's Five Guys not offering alfresco dining

A fast food chain in one town will not be offering alfresco dining despite others opening outside seating areas from Monday.

Dog walker breaks both wrists in attack by eScooter thug

Dog walker breaks both wrists in attack by eScooter thug

WARNING: Graphic content - A man was left with two broken wrists after he was punched in the face when his dog barked at an eScooter rider.

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Man in court after town centre crash

Man in court after town centre crash

A suspected thief has appeared in court after a crash involving van which was allegedly stolen.

Polls close tonight for Monopoly voting

Polls close tonight for Monopoly voting

It's your last chance to have your say on which landmarks make it onto one town's very own edition of Monopoly.

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Vernon Kay's new game show filmed in Kent

Vernon Kay's new game show filmed in Kent

A brand-new TV game show set to air this weekend where contestants pair up with celebrities to win cash prizes was filmed in Kent.

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'It's been the best birthday ever'

'It's been the best birthday ever'

A 100-year-old army veteran has raised more than £28,000 for the Help For Heroes charity.

Villagers mourn loss of a 'much loved friend'

Villagers mourn loss of a 'much loved friend'

Residents are demanding the return of their "vintage" postbox after it was damaged in a traffic accident.

National League chairman Brian Barwick to quit after controversial season

National League chairman Brian Barwick to quit after controversial season

The chairman of the National League will stand down at the end of the season - news which should please Maidstone United.

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Warning after dog injured by meat spiked with 'poison and nails'

Warning after dog injured by meat spiked with 'poison and nails'

Dog owners are urged to take extra care on walks after a dog was injured by meat allegedly spiked with poison and nails in an alleyway.

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'Dirty tables, dirty doors, dirty floors... keep driving!'

'Dirty tables, dirty doors, dirty floors... keep driving!'

Online reviews paint a sorry picture for one motorway service station ranked among the worst in Britain.

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Crews called to car fire on main road

Crews called to car fire on main road

Crews were called to a busy main road in Kent after a car caught fire by accident.

The history of Pride in Kent

The history of Pride in Kent

It may have a relatively brief history but Pride events in Kent have already made an impact as we look back at the festivals held in the county.

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