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‘Catastrophic D-Day blunder leaves indelible stain on Prime Minister’

‘Catastrophic D-Day blunder leaves indelible stain on Prime Minister’

Just who was advising Rishi Sunak when he ducked out of D-Day commemorations early to do an election interview, asks political editor Paul Francis.

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Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

Dramatic footage has emerged of huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky after a field blaze broke out in the heart of a village.

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Arson attack at former secondary school

Arson attack at former secondary school

Firefighters say a blaze at an abandoned secondary school earmarked for homes is thought to have been started deliberately.

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Domestic abuser who kicked ex on floor wept as he was jailed

Domestic abuser who kicked ex on floor wept as he was jailed

An abusive man who turned up at his ex partner’s address in the middle of the night despite being banned from her home cried as he was sentenced.

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‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

‘Heat is pouring out of the pipes - no wonder our bills are rising’

People living in a new-build block of flats say its “inefficient” green energy system is making their bills much higher than they should be.

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Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

Kent couple living with parents go viral - but how hard is it to buy your first home?

A married couple’s viral video about living with parents has highlighted how first-time buyers in Kent are struggling to get on the ladder.

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'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

'Our quiet village is full of history - now it could be a concrete jungle'

Residents fear a village's “green belt” could be turned into a “concrete jungle” after swathes of land were put forward for new homes in the area.

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‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

The owner of a heritage railway says signs put up to advertise road closures have lost the business £30,000 to £40,000 just in the last 18 months.

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Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

A 95-year-old woman is angry her bins have not been collected in a month as the bags overflow into her drive.

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First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

A bully tore a clump of hair from his ex-partner’s head after they argued over being exposed to Covid by a friend.

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Proposed date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Proposed date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.

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New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

Dramatic pictures reveal the moment a car smashed into a restaurant, which has now been forced to close until further notice.

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Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

A father and his two-year-old daughter swiftly left a play park after spotting two rats nearby, just weeks after more rodents were seen.

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‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

A terrified boy came face-to-face with a real-life Bogeyman when he discovered a burglar hiding under his bed - and wearing his pants.

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‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

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Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

A developer has defended his plans for an eco-friendly block of flats - as some residents fear it is "too much for our little town".

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‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

A PC who was attacked by a suspect has been praised for her extraordinary" bravery.

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

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New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

Plannig permission is being sought to redevelop and refurbish a Georgian mansion for supported living and affordable flats.

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Engineers are progressing well with urgent repairs to a bridge.

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Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

A high street restaurant and bar which suddenly shut has reopened under new ownership.

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Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

A legendary band launched a highly anticipated summer of live music on the Kent coast.

Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

A former Wilko store has been put up on the market almost a year since the firm fell into administration.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

Shop owners who lost trade when customers were banned from parking in a layby say their “prayers have been answered”.

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