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Historic pub to reopen after fire

Historic pub to reopen after fire

The owners of a Grade II-listed pub have announced its long-awaited reopening date after it was gutted in a fire.

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£8m home plans for people aged over 65

£8m home plans for people aged over 65

A retirement-living builder is seeking permission to knock down two detached houses to make way for a 32-flat older living complex.

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The Kent people recognised in New Year Honours list

The Kent people recognised in New Year Honours list

Find out who from Kent features on the New Year Honours list, including a mum who helped set up a food bank during the pandemic and a foster carer.

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Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

Biker who 'goaded' police chased through field

Officers used a red dot from a Taser to detain a brazen biker who "goaded officers".

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New skate park given £100k funding boost

New skate park given £100k funding boost

A "neglected" recreation ground looks set to be given an overhaul after securing funds to build a new skate park and wheeled sports facility.

'I'm 106 on Christmas Day!'

'I'm 106 on Christmas Day!'

Keeping happy, healthy and enjoying the odd tipple and a massage or two have helped one woman reach her 106th birthday.

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Man arrested after sexual assault allegation

Man arrested after sexual assault allegation

A man in his 20s has been quizzed by officers investigating a report of a sexual assault.

More than 300 children enchanted with Santa Run

More than 300 children enchanted with Santa Run

Father Christmas has spread festive joy to families across two villages.

Driver dies after M20 crash

Driver dies after M20 crash

Police are investigating after a driver died following a multi-vehicle crash on a motorway.

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UK's largest packaging company to shut factory

UK's largest packaging company to shut factory

More than 100 jobs have been put at risk after a packaging company announced it was to close a site in Kent.

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'People could be filling up their Christmas dinner saucepans with bottled water'

'People could be filling up their Christmas dinner saucepans with bottled water'

A councillor fears leaks in one town are being ignored because of ongoing water problems elsewhere in the county.

Decision on 900 homes pushed back

Decision on 900 homes pushed back

A new timetable has been agreed over a proposal to build hundreds of homes – and it's unlikely to be determined for months.

Lanes reopen after crash on M20

Lanes reopen after crash on M20

All lanes have reopened after an earlier crash on the M20, which caused hold-ups for motorists.

Bid to delay release of Tony's birth mum unlawful

Bid to delay release of Tony's birth mum unlawful

A High Court judge has ruled a bid by the Justice Secretary to delay the release of the abusive birth mother of Tony Hudgell was unlawful.

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Hedge trimming 'hiccup' cost council £55k

Hedge trimming 'hiccup' cost council £55k

A parish councillor has resigned following criticism by a code of conduct standards committee in a dispute over a hedge.

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Explosions heard as workshop caught fire

Explosions heard as workshop caught fire

Residents have described how their electricity supply cut out, before hearing explosions as a nearby workshop went up in flames.

Residents evacuated from homes as crews battle fire

Residents evacuated from homes as crews battle fire

Homes have been evacuated after a blaze broke out at a workshop containing gas cylinders.

Twins, 5, youngest participants in Christmas charity walk

Twins, 5, youngest participants in Christmas charity walk

Two youngsters raised money for military veterans with a walking challenge through London.

Huge search after two people 'spotted on frozen lake'

Huge search after two people 'spotted on frozen lake'

A large search including police, fire crews, and the coastguard was stood down after a 999 call was deemed to be a false alarm.

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Businessman runs 'insane' 52 marathons in 52 weeks

Businessman runs 'insane' 52 marathons in 52 weeks

A runner has almost completed an epic challenge of running a marathon every week this year, to raise money for a children's charity.

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