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Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

Laura Ashley stores reopen for closing down sale

Bargain hunters will be able to snap up cut-price deals when Laura Ashley stores in Kent reopen for the company's closing down sale.

'Council need to get a grip over school meals'

'Council need to get a grip over school meals'

At least 24 Kent schools have been unable to obtain free school meal vouchers online during the pandemic.

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'Career criminal' put behind bars

'Career criminal' put behind bars

A prolific burglar has been jailed after targetting seven homes in a week.

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Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

Experts stunned by weather phenomenon over Kent

A BBC weatherman and expert meteorologists have been left stunned by a 'fascinating' weather phenomenon taking place in the skies over Kent.

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Pub's zoo to open again

Pub's zoo to open again

A popular zoo, which saw thousands of pounds raised by well-wishers to help feed the animals, opens its doors again next week.

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Thousands sign rival statue petitions

Thousands sign rival statue petitions

Rival groups have gathered thousands of supporters in a debate on whether the statue of one of Britain's most famous soldiers is removed.

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'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

'No other vehicles involved' in bike rider's death

Officers investigating the death of a cyclist have issued an update and say a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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Couple's 1,400 mile tandem bike ride for charity

Couple's 1,400 mile tandem bike ride for charity

A mum who suffered severe memory and sight loss after a horrific cycling accident is now determined to help the charity that got her through.

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

'He was a ray of sunshine with a heart of gold'

Devastated friends have paid tribute to a young man who died after being hit by a car in the early hours.

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School pupil contracts coronavirus

School pupil contracts coronavirus

A group of children and staff members have had to self isolate after a child tested positive for Covid-19.

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Kent 'Shard' plans put on hold

Kent 'Shard' plans put on hold

Controversial plans for a huge town centre housing scheme have been sent back to the drawing board amid concerns over its design.

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Man accused of breaking lockdown rules to face trial

Man accused of breaking lockdown rules to face trial

A 58-year-old who has the first person in the county charged with breaking government guidelines around coronavirus has appeared in court.

Man 'spits' after declaring 'I have coronavirus'

Man 'spits' after declaring 'I have coronavirus'

A man has been charged with GBH after allegedly spitting at a member of the public after telling him he had coronavirus.

'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

'Laddish' police sergeants held crime tape sack race

Two police officers who held a sack race using confidential waste bags and police tape and made inappropriate jokes have been given a final warning.

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Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn dies

Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn dies

Dame Vera Lynn, who sang There'll Be Blue Birds Over The White Cliffs of Dover, died at the age of 103.

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'I could see guns'

'I could see guns'

A witness has described the moment armed police swooped into a village.

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos that closed beach came from 'old landfill site'

Asbestos found on a beach - forcing its closure - came from a former landfill site which was exposed due to coastal erosion.

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Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

Tragedy as man in 20s killed by car

A pedestrian in his 20s has died after being hit by a Ford Focus in the early hours.

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Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Clintons permanently closes 'cost prohibitive' Kent store

Card retailer Clintons will not be reopening a Kent branch as bosses were unable to agree commercial terms on its lease.

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Risk of flooding from rain and thunderstorms

Risk of flooding from rain and thunderstorms

Two weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office with stormy weather expected to sweep the county today.

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M20 closed as lorry straddles carriageways

M20 closed as lorry straddles carriageways

The M20 was closed coast-bound after an accident left a lorry straddling both carriageways.

A life promised but not delivered

A life promised but not delivered

A human trafficking expert has said people risk everything to reach the UK every day only to start a life very different to what they are promised.

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Care home closure 'destroyed end of mum's life'

Care home closure 'destroyed end of mum's life'

A grieving daughter has blasted a charity after it closed a care home and forced her dementia-suffering mum to spend the last weeks of her life alone.

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New date set for town's elephant parade

New date set for town's elephant parade

An art instillation featuring one of the world's most famous elephants will now be celebrated with an even bigger parade scheduled for next summer.

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Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

Remarkable story of the man behind Basil Brush

The man who invented iconic TV puppet Basil Brush became a millionaire but shunned the limelight - here's his remarkable story.

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Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

Tragedy of 58 migrants found dead in lorry

The bodies of 58 Chinese would-be migrants were found in a lorry-load of tomatoes in Kent more than 20 years ago - this is their tragic story.

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What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

What life on ferries will be like after lockdown

Travellers can get a glimpse of what life on ferries will be like now lockdown has eased as companies reveal their new coronavirus safety measures.

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

An eagle-eyed motorist spotted a lost tortoise walking over a bridge that runs over a busy road.

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Council members get 4.2% pay increase

Council members get 4.2% pay increase

A controversial pay increase of more than 4% for councillors has been approved.

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Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Castle in ticket row amid 'financial black hole'

Regular visitors to Leeds Castle have vented their frustration after the tourist attraction said it would not extend annual tickets.

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