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'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.

Chef to the stars brings intimate London dining to Kent

Chef to the stars brings intimate London dining to Kent

An interactive restaurant with just five tables and an ever-changing menu is getting a celebrity following.

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Rush-hour crash causes 12-miles of queues on M25

Rush-hour crash causes 12-miles of queues on M25

An accident involving a van lead to long delays this morning.

Pups dumped in bin 'not out of the woods yet'

Pups dumped in bin 'not out of the woods yet'

Two cockapoo puppies found crammed inside a food waste bin are responding to treatment but remain seriously ill, the RSPCA says.

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'Neighbour from hell' leaves mum and children scared

'Neighbour from hell' leaves mum and children scared

A woman dubbed "the neighbour from hell" who left a mum and her children terrified has been spared prison despite taunting her victim once again.

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MP banned from driving for using phone at wheel

MP banned from driving for using phone at wheel

A Tory MP has been banned from driving for six months after admitting to using his phone while behind the wheel.

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Flat goes up in flames

Flat goes up in flames

Emergency services were called to a fire which broke out in a flat.

Dream Disneyland holiday ends in dad's death

Dream Disneyland holiday ends in dad's death

Mystery surrounds the sudden death of an IT chief who was on holiday with his family in Florida, an inquest has heard.

Puppies dumped in food waste bin after ‘failing to sell’

Puppies dumped in food waste bin after ‘failing to sell’

Three puppies were crammed into a food waste bin and abandoned at a country park.

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