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‘I painted shop pink - and council said I could go to jail’

‘I painted shop pink - and council said I could go to jail’

A landlord who painted his 16th-century shopfronts pink was warned by a council he could be jailed - even after he complied with its instructions.

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'It's an accident waiting to happen': Anger as £1.5m contraflow approved

'It's an accident waiting to happen': Anger as £1.5m contraflow approved

Plans to set up a contraflow system for a new bus service are going ahead despite fears it could lead to serious road accidents.

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New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

New Lidl store ‘blocked again’ by rivals

A supermarket due to create 40 jobs has been put at risk after a “diabolical” legal challenge from a competitor.

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Stand-off as frustrated patient beds down on own mattress in busy A&E

Stand-off as frustrated patient beds down on own mattress in busy A&E

A man became so frustrated with waiting in a busy A&E department that he convinced a friend to bring him in a makeshift bed to lie down on.

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Teen,14, died after asthma attack

Teen,14, died after asthma attack

A teenager died after suffering brain damage following an asthma attack.

Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays ease after ‘police incident’ shuts major route

Delays are easing on one of the county’s busiest routes following a “police incident” which blocked the road.

Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A teenage girl who had been missing since last weekend has been safely located.

Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field

Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field

A council says it attempting to “move on” a group of travellers who have set up an unauthorised encampment at a recreation ground.

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Queues of about eight miles have now cleared on the M25 after a broken-down van caused chaos for commuters.

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Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks

A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.

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Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

Rapist who targeted woman on night out admitted ‘appalling crime’ on phone

A man who pretended to be concerned for his victim’s welfare before taking her to an address and raping her has been jailed.

Kent couple save £16k with budget wedding including eBay dress and Aldi booze

Kent couple save £16k with budget wedding including eBay dress and Aldi booze

A Kent couple have managed to save more than £16,000 on their wedding - by bagging second-hand outfits and buying Buck's fizz from Aldi.

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The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

A diehard Kent footy fan has spent more than £15,000 following England across Europe - watching 177 games over the past four decades.

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Dickens-inspired cocktail bar invites rock legend to try its new ‘Jaggers Gin’

Dickens-inspired cocktail bar invites rock legend to try its new ‘Jaggers Gin’

A bar dedicated to selling Charles Dickens-themed drinks is inviting Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger to try its latest licensed tipple.

Firefighters tackle blaze next to railway

Firefighters tackle blaze next to railway

Crews were called after a field next to a railway line caught alight.

Derelict pub to be turned into 12-bed hotel

Derelict pub to be turned into 12-bed hotel

A graffiti-hit Grade II-listed former pub is set to be revamped into a 12-bedroom hotel.

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Owner’s plea after ‘celebrity’ cat goes missing

Owner’s plea after ‘celebrity’ cat goes missing

Concerns are growing for a missing cat who has become a celebrity in his home city, with thousands of fans.

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Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

An “incredibly kind" stalwart radio presenter who entertained tens of thousands throughout Kent has died, aged 50.

‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

Forget betting scandals and tax rows, says our columnist, with a week to go parties need to spell out exactly how they plan to improve our lives.

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‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

An epileptic mum who feared losing her baby has honored her doctor in a heartwarming way.

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Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

Proposals to turn around a sports ground previously labelled an eyesore are on the cusp of approval.

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Mystery Kent man wins £500k on lottery

Mystery Kent man wins £500k on lottery

A mystery winner from Kent has scooped a life-changing £500,000 overnight on the National Lottery.

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War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

A D-Day veteran awarded international medals for his bravery died just days before the anniversary of the event that changed the course of history.

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Leading winemaker could put itself up for sale

Leading winemaker could put itself up for sale

One of Kent’s most successful winemakers says it is considering putting itself up for sale.

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Man charged after ‘women followed into female public toilets’

Man charged after ‘women followed into female public toilets’

A 67-year-old has appeared in court following reports women were followed into female public toilets.

Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash

Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a London hospital following a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

Man missing for days found safe and well

Man missing for days found safe and well

A missing man has been found safe and well.

Missing teenager found safe and well

Missing teenager found safe and well

A missing 14-year-old girl has been found safe and well.

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Blind man behind bars after series of attacks

Blind man behind bars after series of attacks

A blind man being transported to hospital by ambulance attacked a crew member while demanding to be taken home.

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‘Imagine if he’d died here - our quiet road would have become a shrine’

‘Imagine if he’d died here - our quiet road would have become a shrine’

Fifteen years ago, Michael Jackson was planning to move onto our doorstep - but fate would intervene for the family renting their property to him.

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