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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.

Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

Amputee, 8, stranded at Gatwick for five hours

Tony Hudgell – who had his legs amputated after being abused as a baby – was stranded when his special wheelchair was left on a plane for five hours.

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Weed smoker banned from road for 12 months

Weed smoker banned from road for 12 months

A weed smoker who was pulled over after not wearing his seatbelt was found to be driving whilst unfit through drugs.

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Delivery delays are 'astronomical'

Delivery delays are 'astronomical'

Royal Mail bosses need to listen to their workforce and solve the pay dispute, says a businesswoman.

Pedestrian 'hit by car'

Pedestrian 'hit by car'

There have been delays in a busy High Street tonight after an earlier accident.

Empty restaurant tables as England feasts on football

Empty restaurant tables as England feasts on football

With France and England set to dish up a footballing feast on Saturday night, some restaurants are reporting a downturn in trade.

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M20 delays after crash

M20 delays after crash

An accident on a busy motorway is causing problems for motorists this evening.

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'I feel no pain now – I cycled 30 miles on broken foot but didn't realise'

'I feel no pain now – I cycled 30 miles on broken foot but didn't realise'

A nuclear submarine veteran was left with a rare condition which makes him feel no pain after suffering a stroke while sailing.

'I went on a gap year and never came back'

'I went on a gap year and never came back'

A Kent man has described how he went on holiday 12 years ago and has been travelling ever since.

Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

A town centre was brought to a standstill after a lorry carrying a giant swimming pool got stuck.

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Primary school turns Ofsted rating around

Primary school turns Ofsted rating around

A school which was once rated "inadequate" by inspectors has turned its fortunes around since joining a trust.

Cash for traders to spruce up their shops

Cash for traders to spruce up their shops

A scheme will see a council offer grants of up to £3,500 for businesses to do up the outside of their shops.

Lights trail returns to park

Lights trail returns to park

A lights trail has returned this winter with a brand new theme and installations promising fun and interactive experiences for the family.

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Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

Garden waste collection among raft of cost increases

The cost of a range of services provided by a council is set to go up to tackle rising inflation rates at the cash-strapped authority.

Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

A road has been cordoned off and a bomb squad sent to a Kent village after reports a grenade was found in a garden.

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house has dropped after being on the market for four years.

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Historic pub set to reopen in new year

Historic pub set to reopen in new year

A 500-year-old pub which has been closed for several months following a serious fire has revealed it is close to reopening.

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From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

A gone but not forgotten village shop has much to be remembered for, not least some of its celebrity customers – but its owners were the real stars.

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Country house named best place to get married

Country house named best place to get married

A 14th century country house has been named the best wedding venue in the county.

'At last we will have our medal'

'At last we will have our medal'

The Prime Minister has promised Britain's nuclear test veterans - including those in Kent - they will receive an honour for their sacrifices.

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