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Syrian and Kent mums unite through art

Syrian and Kent mums unite through art

An arts charity is helping to break the language barrier between Kent communities and Syrian refugees.

Where to see the Navy's latest warship in Kent

Where to see the Navy's latest warship in Kent

A warship is arriving in the part of Kent she was named after today — here's all the places you can see her.

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Town pub revived after 34 years

Town pub revived after 34 years

A much-loved pub has been restored and reopened after more than 30 years.

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Steakhouse opening date revealed

Steakhouse opening date revealed

A Miller & Carter steakhouse is set to replace a popular chain restaurant.

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Uncertainty remains over rail service

Uncertainty remains over rail service

Ministers have again refused to guarantee a much-anticipated rail service connecting Kent and the capital will be delivered this year as promised.

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Man caught 'defecating' on bus

Man caught 'defecating' on bus

A bus company has publicly shamed a passenger said to have defecated in one of its vehicles.

Fatal crash fears at A2 junction

Fatal crash fears at A2 junction

A call has been made for safety improvements on a road where lorries have been travelling in the wrong lane.

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'I just want to shop'

'I just want to shop'

A woman with a debilitating lifelong illness is calling for a reversal of changes to a road layout which saw disabled parking reduced.

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'Freezing' OAP's heating to be fixed

'Freezing' OAP's heating to be fixed

Work to fix a faulty heating system which left an 85-year-old freezing in his home has been scheduled.

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First look inside new Five Guys

First look inside new Five Guys

An American burger chain has opened its fourth store in the county at a multi-million pound shopping centre expansion.

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Chippie in UK top 10

Chippie in UK top 10

A fish and chip shop has battered away the competition to claim their plaice in the top 10 of national awards.

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YouTubers climb power station

YouTubers climb power station

A pair of YouTubers scaled a 700ft power station chimney for one of their videos.

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Sixty years since elephants, lions and bears moved out of town

Sixty years since elephants, lions and bears moved out of town

As the significant anniversary of a much loved attraction draws closer, people are being asked to share their memories.

High street off-licence ram-raided

High street off-licence ram-raided

Thieves smashed their way into a shop overnight and fled with goods.

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Car crashes into telegraph pole

Car crashes into telegraph pole

Two people were treated at the scene of a crash that left a car badly damaged.

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Child injured in bike crash

Child injured in bike crash

A 13-year-old was taken to hospital after his bike crashed with a car, leaving him with serious injuries.

Armed police tackle 'man with sword'

Armed police tackle 'man with sword'

A man has been arrested after armed police closed a road.

Hunt for van driver after A2 crash

Hunt for van driver after A2 crash

A motorcylist was injured in a crash with a trailer on the M2.

Corner shop could become micropub

Corner shop could become micropub

Eye-catching plans to convert an ailing convenience store that has been running for about 35 years into a micropub have been revealed.

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Two people taken to hospital after crash

Two people taken to hospital after crash

A road was closed for two hours after an accident left two people needing treatment.

Work on £5 billion London Resort accelerates

Work on £5 billion London Resort accelerates

Bosses behind project say "more work has been done in last six months than previous five years".

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Delays after two car crash

Delays after two car crash

Drivers are facing delays after a crash involving two cars.

Deliver-who?

Deliver-who?

A crash has prompted calls for number plates to be fitted on the bicycles of fast food delivery workers.

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Heads fuming after last-minute grade boundary changes

Heads fuming after last-minute grade boundary changes

Hundreds of pupils were hit by exam board changes just days before the results were announced with one teacher describing the situation as 'a fiasco'.

Man blinded in oil drum explosion does charity skydive

Man blinded in oil drum explosion does charity skydive

A man who lost his sight in an oil drum explosion has jumped out of a plane at 12,000ft.

New festival combines music and beer

New festival combines music and beer

A new music and beer festival being staged next month will bring together dozens of acts from across the county.

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Youngsters' decorated deckchairs artwork

Youngsters' decorated deckchairs artwork

Pupils from seven schools have got together to produce a unique art display.

Tom Hardy visits Kent pub

Tom Hardy visits Kent pub

A renowned actor, who stars in Peaky Blinders and Legend, has been spotted having lunch with family and friends in a Kent pub.

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Young hero's action to save suspected stroke victim

Young hero's action to save suspected stroke victim

A heroic and cool-headed physiotherapist rushed in to aid a stricken fan just after a football match ended.

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Lorry trailer on fire

Lorry trailer on fire

Police and fire crews are tending to a lorry trailer on fire on an industrial estate.

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