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Go Outdoors store to close

Go Outdoors store to close

A camping retail store which opened just over four years ago, is closing permanently this weekend.

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Memorial for student murdered outside nightclub

Memorial for student murdered outside nightclub

A service to remember a man stabbed to death outside a nightclub will be held in the town where he died.

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Kent's 'most wanted' behind bars after chopper search

Kent's 'most wanted' behind bars after chopper search

A man added to Kent Police's most wanted list has been jailed after he was caught following a public appeal.

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Solar farm proposal announced by energy giant

Solar farm proposal announced by energy giant

Another solar farm could be coming to Kent, as energy company proposes development which would power 5,000 homes.

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Gun dealer jailed after organised crime crackdown

Gun dealer jailed after organised crime crackdown

A drug and gun dealer has been jailed for 12 years for supplying a firearm and cocaine.

County line dealers jailed for total of 32 years

County line dealers jailed for total of 32 years

A man caught desperately trying to flush £8,000-worth of crack cocaine down the loo was among those jailed for county lines offences.

Urban explorer finds body in abandoned house

Urban explorer finds body in abandoned house

An urban explorer has discovered a body in the derelict former home of a famous wrestler.

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Man in 80s dies at foot of cliff

Man in 80s dies at foot of cliff

Police called to a seafront this morning have confirmed a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two dogs die in family home inferno

Two dogs die in family home inferno

Dramatic footage has emerged of a blaze which destroyed a house and killed two pet dogs.

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Driver released after man killed by lorry

Driver released after man killed by lorry

An HGV driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a man was killed on the A20, has been released pending further investigation.

Secret Drinker: Blood, Sheps and beers

Secret Drinker: Blood, Sheps and beers

Our undercover reporter finds out more about the family carving out a dynasty at one of Kent's oldest pubs

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Firefighters find cannabis farm

Firefighters find cannabis farm

Firefighters unearthed a cannabis farm when they checked an industrial unit for fire damage as they tackled the blaze at a factory next door.

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Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

Greek restaurant falls victim to Covid-19 crisis

A Greek restaurant at a country pub has announced it will not be reopening its doors due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Chaos' on beaches as revellers flock to coast

'Chaos' on beaches as revellers flock to coast

Beaches are filling up as people head towards the sea on one of the hottest days of the year.

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Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

Six Kent M&Co stores to remain open

Six M&Co stores across the county are to remain open - as administrators close 47 of the chain's outlets nationally following the pandemic.

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Controversial plan for 270 homes gets green light

Controversial plan for 270 homes gets green light

Fears have been raised over a lack of affordable housing after controversial plans for almost 270 homes were approved.

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Push to seize former nightclub operating unlawfully as church

Push to seize former nightclub operating unlawfully as church

A council has outlined its intentions to compulsory purchase a former nightclub wanted by developers as part of a major town redevelopment.

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Arrest made after man stabbed

Arrest made after man stabbed

A woman is in custody after police were called to reports of an assault which left a man in hospital.

Dealer snared by plain clothes cops

Dealer snared by plain clothes cops

Officers found cocaine worth £3,700 after searching a man they spotted handing over a package in the street.

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Navy could be called after highest number of Channel crossings

Navy could be called after highest number of Channel crossings

Pictures of a migrant children on the coast have emerged as the home secretary suggests the Navy may be brought in to help with the crisis.

Man found injured below cliff

Man found injured below cliff

A seafront promenade has been cordoned off after a man was found injured.

Kent to be hotter than Jamaica with temperatures nearing 40C

Kent to be hotter than Jamaica with temperatures nearing 40C

Thermometers are expected to peak close to the 40s in parts of Kent today as the county braces for sweltering conditions.

Row over 'secret' flight paths to and from airport

Row over 'secret' flight paths to and from airport

Campaigners are calling for more transparency over flight paths to and from an airport.

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The plans to transform thousands of drivers' commutes

The plans to transform thousands of drivers' commutes

Thousands of drivers' commutes could be transformed after KCC reveals drastic traffic overhauls - including 20mph limits and a junction revamp.

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The world firsts that happened in Kent

The world firsts that happened in Kent

From flight to Miss World, we take a look back at world firsts which happened right here in Kent.

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This is where you must wear face masks from tomorrow

This is where you must wear face masks from tomorrow

From cinemas to massage parlours - face coverings are becoming mandatory almost everywhere from tomorrow.

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Dog walker killed in 'hit and run'

Dog walker killed in 'hit and run'

A dog walker has been found dead after being hit by a vehicle which failed to stop.

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'Villages and hamlets will vanish'

'Villages and hamlets will vanish'

A Kent councillor in charge of planning has hit out at the government's plans to change the way applications will be considered.

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Prison officer had sexual relations with murderer

Prison officer had sexual relations with murderer

A prison officer had a sexual relationship with an inmate who is serving a life sentence for murder.

Six more months of roadworks for England's worst motorway

Six more months of roadworks for England's worst motorway

England's worst motorway will face more disruption due to works to build a new footbridge - after the old one was knocked down by a lorry in 2016.

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