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Jilted boxer who threatened to kill woman over Facebook avoids jail

Jilted boxer who threatened to kill woman over Facebook avoids jail

A former boxer who became aggressive and abusive towards a woman after he was dumped by his latest partner has narrowly avoided jail.

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Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

Proposals to hike parking charges across several towns and villages has been met with fury from worried residents.

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School expansion opposed over fears it could put others ‘at risk’

School expansion opposed over fears it could put others ‘at risk’

Plans to enlarge one village primary have met opposition from some who believe it’s the wrong way to deal with a “temporary increase” in pupils.

Two jailed after teen, 16, knocked off scooter and killed in ‘reckless’ chase

Two jailed after teen, 16, knocked off scooter and killed in ‘reckless’ chase

Two men who deliberately mowed down a teenage boy with a stolen car and knocked him into the path of an oncoming vehicle have been jailed.

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Plans for luxury 187 waterfront homes on hold

Plans for luxury 187 waterfront homes on hold

A scheme for hundreds of new homes compared to luxury Thames-side waterside flats in London have been held back due to access and traffic concerns.

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Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

Plans for 86-home estate axed as former Saga site goes up for sale

Plans to create 86 new homes at an abandoned office complex have been scrapped – as the site hits the market for £4 million.

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‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

‘Why is the government protecting private business while our town loses out?’

A year after petitioning the government to force through a new bridge deemed crucial to a town’s future, campaigners have slammed a lack of response.

Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

A man who shot dead another at a holiday park died of a cocaine overdose while in prison, it has been revealed.

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Tributes to former pub landlady and ‘formidable’ politician

Tributes to former pub landlady and ‘formidable’ politician

A former pub landlady and politician has been remembered as a “formidable” woman who cared deeply for the people she represented.

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Man dies month after being hit by car near petrol station

Man dies month after being hit by car near petrol station

A man has died in hospital a month after being hit by a car while crossing a road.

Heartache as tiger raised by park-owning family dies

Heartache as tiger raised by park-owning family dies

A much-loved tiger raised by the owners of a Kent animal park since he was a cub has died.

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Road and rail delays as heavy winds batter Kent during Storm Darragh

Road and rail delays as heavy winds batter Kent during Storm Darragh

Heavy winds brought by Storm Darragh continue to impact Kent today.

‘Major disruption’ to train services in Kent

‘Major disruption’ to train services in Kent

Southeastern is reporting “major disruption” to train services in Kent this morning.

Cameras to enforce much-abused road signs still months away

Cameras to enforce much-abused road signs still months away

Motorists are continuing to ignore signs banning them from using a bus-only road, including a learner driver, it’s been claimed.

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‘Do we really want the countryside to become a place for the rich and retired?’

‘Do we really want the countryside to become a place for the rich and retired?’

A bid to build nine ‘affordable’ homes on farmland has been approved amid concerns the countryside is “becoming a place for the rich and retired”.

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Is this Kent’s best high street?

Is this Kent’s best high street?

A great atmosphere, just four empty shops and no litter or chuggers - this high street is bucking the trend and is buzzing with shoppers.

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'It's already an ugly building, now it's going to be much worse’

'It's already an ugly building, now it's going to be much worse’

Plans to extend a block of flats upwards have been approved despite dozens of objections from neighbours.

Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

An Indian restaurant was given the lowest possible food hygiene score after health inspectors uncovered a mouse infestation.

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One-woman crimewave behind bars after running out of chances

One-woman crimewave behind bars after running out of chances

A prolific criminal given a number of chances to stay out of prison is now behind bars following a seven-month campaign of offending.

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Thirteen-foot LED Christmas tree stolen from busy roundabout

Thirteen-foot LED Christmas tree stolen from busy roundabout

A council is offering a £500 reward for any information on a missing LED Christmas tree.

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White lioness sisters to join Kent animal park

White lioness sisters to join Kent animal park

A pair of white lioness sisters are to spend their twilight years at an animal sanctuary in the countryside.

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Solicitors fined more than £6k due to ‘risk of money laundering’

Solicitors fined more than £6k due to ‘risk of money laundering’

A firm that failed to record risk assessments for its clients has been fined by the regulation authority.

Concerns raised for missing man last seen five days ago

Concerns raised for missing man last seen five days ago

Police are concerned for a missing a man who was last seen on Monday.

Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

A charity has lodged plans to transform an empty hotel into “emergency accommodation” for the homeless.

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One in eight people in Kent do not have a dentist

One in eight people in Kent do not have a dentist

New figures have revealed that the number of people who don’t have a dentist across Kent and Medway is the highest in the south east.

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Plans to turn nursery where baby choked into SEN school get green light

Plans to turn nursery where baby choked into SEN school get green light

Work is underway to turn an empty nursery – where a baby died in a choking tragedy – into a school after plans were approved.

Fourth arrest after fire at derelict department store

Fourth arrest after fire at derelict department store

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested amid an investigation into a blaze at a former Debenhams.

QEII Bridge reopens but weather warning remains in place

QEII Bridge reopens but weather warning remains in place

Storm Darragh is disrupting travel across the county, with The QEII Bridge being closed from Essex.

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10 festive family shows to get you in the Christmas spirit

10 festive family shows to get you in the Christmas spirit

Introduce your kids to the magic of the theatre with a charming Christmas show. Here’s our top picks for the festive season.

‘Do we really need another shop?’: Village store booze bid granted despite 'yob' concerns

‘Do we really need another shop?’: Village store booze bid granted despite 'yob' concerns

A new corner shop has been granted permission to sell alcohol despite concerns from the community and a rival business over “pond life”.

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