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Cannabis plants seized in raid

Cannabis plants seized in raid

An investigation is underway after a number of cannabis plants were seized from a high street shop.

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Three taken to hospital after crash on major route

Three taken to hospital after crash on major route

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy route.

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

Delays on major route after car goes up in flames

Delays of up to an hour have been reported after a car towing a caravan caught fire, blocking both directions of a major route.

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Chaotic roadworks on major route finally end

Chaotic roadworks on major route finally end

A major route has finally reopened following almost a month of on-and-off closures, which caused headaches for drivers.

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Developer invests another £20 million into logistics park offering hundreds of jobs

Developer invests another £20 million into logistics park offering hundreds of jobs

The largest logistics real estate developer in the UK and Europe is now spending £170 million on a new Kent logistics park.

‘I have cancer and can’t live like this any longer!’

‘I have cancer and can’t live like this any longer!’

A pensioner with cancer says the stress of living in a flat ridden with mould has left her unable to sleep.

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‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

A mum is “disgusted” with her son’s school after receiving a letter criticising his attendance while he battled a life-threatening illness.

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Paedophile who ‘identifies as young girl’ jailed after phone found in ‘Hello Kitty’ bedroom

Paedophile who ‘identifies as young girl’ jailed after phone found in ‘Hello Kitty’ bedroom

A convicted paedophile who claims to identify as a little girl has been jailed for having a secret phone in breach of a sexual harm prevention order.

Villagers battling to stop pub run by Paul Hollywood’s wife from becoming house

Villagers battling to stop pub run by Paul Hollywood’s wife from becoming house

Residents are battling to stop a Grade II-listed village pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife from being “lost forever”.

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‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

Council bosses claim a six-screen cinema can become the "epicentre of town" - despite residents saying the site is "often very empty".

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate submitted

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been submitted – despite fears it will destroy a picturesque view across the Kent countryside.

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New Tex-Mex restaurant opens two months after cafe shuts

New Tex-Mex restaurant opens two months after cafe shuts

A couple say they have opened a new Tex-Mex restaurant in the ‘perfect spot’, just two months after the previous cafe closed down.

Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

Historic pub remains unsold a year after closure

A historic high street pub remains up for sale – 15 months after it shut its doors for the final time.

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CCTV appeal as concern grows for missing woman

CCTV appeal as concern grows for missing woman

New CCTV images have been released in the appeal to find a young woman who has been missing for a week.

Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

Firefighters tackle blaze at family home

One person suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire at a family home early this morning.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

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'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

'I told them to stop catcalling and they threw liquid over me'

A young woman says she feared acid was being chucked at her after getting catcalled by three men pursuing her in a pick-up truck.

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Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

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‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

‘We played at Glastonbury - but then it all fell apart'

The founding member of one of Kent’s most promising bands has lifted the lid on why the indie-pop group has broken up.

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Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Dua Lipa spotted filming music video on Kent beach

Popstar Dua Lipa has been spotted on a Kent beach filming a music video.

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Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Huge victory for residents as sewage plant refused

Controversial plans for a sewage plant to treat 6,000 new homes have been thrown out following concerns over “intolerable odours”.

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Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

Appeal to find missing girl, 17, as concerns grow

Police are appealing for help to find a missing 17-year-old girl who has not been seen since yesterday.

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

Bid to turn vandalism-hit former bank into place of worship

A former NatWest bank which has fallen victim to vandals could be turned into a centre for religious worship.

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Early-morning shed fire prompts emergency response

Early-morning shed fire prompts emergency response

A shed fire in the early hours of this morning prompted an emergency response from firefighters.

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews tackle caravan blaze

Fire crews were called to the scene of a caravan fire, which is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

‘Goosebumps and tears’ as stunning Northern Lights seen across Kent

Awestruck spectators were moved to tears after witnessing the stunning Northern Lights in the skies across Kent following a massive solar storm.

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Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

A volunteer escaped death after sending his pickaxe through an electrical cable buried in the ground while planting trees.

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Depraved couple jailed for ‘shocking’ child sex abuse crimes

Depraved couple jailed for ‘shocking’ child sex abuse crimes

A couple who committed depraved offences related to child sexual abuse have been jailed.

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

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