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Bistro closed down ‘with a heavy heart’

Bistro closed down ‘with a heavy heart’

A popular, well-reviewed, bar and bistro has been forced to close down - a little over a year since it opened.

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'Death trap' carousel shuts as part of ride collapses

'Death trap' carousel shuts as part of ride collapses

A seaside carousel dubbed a “death trap” has been forced to close through much of the bank holiday weekend after an incident.

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21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

21 homes planned as disused nursery land hits market for £2.2m

‘Eyesore’ greenhouse nurseries could be torn down and replaced by up to 21 homes after land in a Kent village went on sale for £2.2m.

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Petrol station to be bulldozed as plans for mini-supermarket approved

Petrol station to be bulldozed as plans for mini-supermarket approved

A petrol station will be knocked down after plans to build a mini-supermarket in its place were given the green light.

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Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

A quayside path was shut off by police amid reports a man fell in the water, sparking a huge emergency response.

Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

Kent horse riding star, 37, dies after suffering fall

A Kent-based horse riding star has died aged 37 after suffering a fall in a cross-country competition.

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Circus legend was 'force of nature'

Circus legend was 'force of nature'

A much-loved boss of a family-run travelling circus which has entertained families across Kent for decades has died.

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Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

Mice droppings found in kitchen cupboards at country pub

Pub bosses ordered to improve after mice droppings were discovered in kitchen cupboards have come under fire again.

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Police seize dog after cockapoo loses leg in savage attack

Police seize dog after cockapoo loses leg in savage attack

A young cockapoo had to have his leg amputated after being attacked by a much larger, muscular dog that slipped its lead and muzzle.

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Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

Taxi driver: ‘DBS delays mean I can’t help my family flee the Taliban’

A father who helps financially care for his family living in Afghanistan has been left out of work following a six-month delay to a new DBS check.

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Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police have issued a stark warning to anti-social off-road riders after a moped was seized.

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Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Clog-ups on roads to a port during the half-term holiday rush have now eased, according to the port authority.

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‘Getting bin collections sorted is our top priority’

‘Getting bin collections sorted is our top priority’

Residents are being told that a council’s main focus is getting bin collections “right” after weeks of delays.

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Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

Police are investigating after being told about multiple reports of indecent exposure and sexual assault cases in a town centre.

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Developer drops plans to transform town’s former Woolworths

Developer drops plans to transform town’s former Woolworths

Plans to transform a “visually poor” former Woolworths building into 23 flats and a new shop have been dropped.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been slammed by critics – with the number of objections now surpassing the amount of planned homes.

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Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Where in Kent you’re most likely to have a mobile phone stolen

Analysis of new police data has revealed the places with the highest and lowest cases of phone swiping in the county.

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Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.

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Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Campaigners took to the streets to voice their concerns over plans to build a “new car dependent town” on farmland next to a university campus.

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Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Tougher measures to tackle underage vape product sales are wanted by the county, according to the findings of a new survey.

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‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has lost his licence after being caught by police.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

Two women seriously injured in crash with Vauxhall Astra ‘involved in police pursuit’

Two women seriously injured in crash with Vauxhall Astra ‘involved in police pursuit’

Four people have been taken to hospital and an arrest made following a serious crash at a road junction.

Man taken to hospital after car seen ‘going into trees’

Man taken to hospital after car seen ‘going into trees’

Police, fire and ambulance crews are the scene of an accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway of a major motorway.

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‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

Bosses at an Indian restaurant blacklisted by Uber Eats following a damning inspection say they have put “sweat and tears” into turning it around.

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