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Work finally starts on town’s fourth McDonald’s

Work finally starts on town’s fourth McDonald’s

A digger has moved in on land set for a town's fourth McDonald's as work on the controversial restaurant finally begins.

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Chalk pit closed with ‘danger to life’ warning

Chalk pit closed with ‘danger to life’ warning

People have been warned not to enter a chalk pit run by the council due to underground tunnels filling with water.

Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

A new Turkish eatery, which has undergone a £500,000 revamp, says it has enjoyed a promising start after opening its first branch in the county.

Teen to appear in court after scooter, bike and phone reported stolen

Teen to appear in court after scooter, bike and phone reported stolen

A 15-year-old has been charged after items including a scooter were reportedly stolen outside a parade of shops.

‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

Villagers are becoming increasingly frustrated following reports of yet more rubbish blocking country lanes.

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Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

Two men were taken to hospital and another was arrested following reports of violence flaring in a village.

Child rapist handed 22 year sentence

Child rapist handed 22 year sentence

A 40-year-old paedophile has been locked up after subjecting a young victim to six years of torment.

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Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

A lengthy closure to a popular coastal walk is underway as £400k repairs to key sea defences begin.

Three arrests after police operation on A249

Three arrests after police operation on A249

Officers have made three arrests during a huge police operation on the A249 which found class A drugs, imitation firearms and a Taser.

Crack cocaine dealers jailed after ‘large knife and phone’ discovered in raid

Crack cocaine dealers jailed after ‘large knife and phone’ discovered in raid

Two county-line drug dealers have been sent to prison following a lengthy police investigation.

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Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

A Kent-based animal charity which came up with the idea behind new cat microchipping laws say it will make a huge difference to pet owners.

Driver faces jail after officer carrying out speed checks left seriously injured

Driver faces jail after officer carrying out speed checks left seriously injured

A man has admitted inflicting serious injuries to a police officer during a suspected hit-and-run.

Pub landlords warn ‘monkey’ thief: ‘Bring him back or we’ll release the CCTV’

Pub landlords warn ‘monkey’ thief: ‘Bring him back or we’ll release the CCTV’

Publicans have threatened to expose a thief caught on CCTV stealing a sentimental monkey ornament from their boozer.

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Barclays branch smashed as ‘wave of pro-Palestine protests’ continue

Barclays branch smashed as ‘wave of pro-Palestine protests’ continue

A high street bank has had its windows smashed and walls daubed in red graffiti as part of a series of nationwide protests.

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Man and woman arrested as police called to ‘disturbance’ on new-build estate

Man and woman arrested as police called to ‘disturbance’ on new-build estate

Police have arrested a man and a woman following a “disturbance” on a new-build housing estate.

Drivers warned of five-month closure on major roundabout

Drivers warned of five-month closure on major roundabout

Motorists are being warned to plan ahead as vital bridge strengthening works commence on a busy road for the next five months.

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High street shop could become home amid ‘desperate need’ for housing

High street shop could become home amid ‘desperate need’ for housing

A former bicycle shop is to go under the hammer after plans to turn it into a three-bedroom home were approved.

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Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

Drivers stuck in rush-hour queues as major A-road shut

Drivers stuck in rush-hour queues as major A-road shut

Motorists are facing heavy delays on a major A-road which has been shut.

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£3.5m entertainment centre to open this summer

£3.5m entertainment centre to open this summer

A long-awaited family entertainment centre at a major shopping complex has confirmed it will finally open its doors this summer.

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Is stake set to be driven through heart of music venue plans?

Is stake set to be driven through heart of music venue plans?

Plans for a new music bar - called The Dracula Parrot - in a ‘forgotten’ part of a town centre look set to be rejected.

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Dealership counts cost of used-car price drop

Dealership counts cost of used-car price drop

A drop in the price of second-hand cars has dealt a £1.5m loss to one of the county’s big car dealerships.

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Cafe and bar opens today - creating 30 jobs

Cafe and bar opens today - creating 30 jobs

An ever-expanding chain of bars and cafes opens its latest Kent outlet today as part of a swanky development.

Chip shop blasted after ‘agonising’ bird oil barrel death

Chip shop blasted after ‘agonising’ bird oil barrel death

A takeaway has been urged to take action after a starling nesting above a chip shop oil barrel fell in and drowned.

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Family forced to give up pets after animal licence policy brought in at tower block

Family forced to give up pets after animal licence policy brought in at tower block

A heartbroken family living in a high-rise has been forced to give up their cats after an in-house ‘pet licence’ scheme was rolled out.

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Salon owner able to reopen a year after flat fire when his ‘world fell apart’

Salon owner able to reopen a year after flat fire when his ‘world fell apart’

A salon has reopened a year on from a flat fire which saw a dog die after saving its owner’s life in the blaze.

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Where to see outdoor cinema this summer

Where to see outdoor cinema this summer

Some of the world’s biggest blockbusters are being shown the big screen this summer. Here’s where you can find them.

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Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

A church is refusing a widower’s chosen headstone for his wife as it says the colour does not “fit church regulations”.

‘Six hours in A&E and I didn’t see a single person dealt with efficiently’

‘Six hours in A&E and I didn’t see a single person dealt with efficiently’

Secret Thinker’s love-hate relationship with the NHS continues after an eye-opening wait in A&E, where he witnessed an ‘astonishing’ number of errors.

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‘Tory manifesto reflects party’s dilemma of pitching to two audiences’

‘Tory manifesto reflects party’s dilemma of pitching to two audiences’

Political editor Paul Francis says the Conservative manifesto had a sense of déjà vu, notably on pledges focussed on immigration and asylum-seekers.

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