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Travelodge eyes coastal sites

Travelodge eyes coastal sites

A "target list" for new hotel sites has been revealed, with several Kent towns included.

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Do you remember Mrs Curtis?

Do you remember Mrs Curtis?

A dinner lady is celebrating 40 years at a school she once attended as a pupil.

Why you should talk to a stranger today

Why you should talk to a stranger today

A campaign has launched to get the public talking to one another today.

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Bus services to Bluewater cut

Bus services to Bluewater cut

Transport for London say proposed cuts to bus services would "better match bus capacity to customer demand"

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Prisoner dies after fire in cell

Prisoner dies after fire in cell

An independent investigation is to be opened after a prisoner died after a fire in his cell.

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Man taken to hospital after cliff fall

Man taken to hospital after cliff fall

Up to eight ambulance and coastguard vehicles responded to the cliff fall incident near a beach.

Family joke? Secret code?

Family joke? Secret code?

An indecipherable inscription has been uncovered on a headstone in a village graveyard.

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Poppet the shih tzu gets new jaw

Poppet the shih tzu gets new jaw

An eight-year-old dog has been given a new lease of life after pioneering surgery gave her a 3D jaw.

Crews called after motorway crash

Crews called after motorway crash

Drivers have been warned to expect delays following a crash on the M25.

Drug driver jailed for killing motorcyclist

Drug driver jailed for killing motorcyclist

A man who killed the nephew of 'Call the Midwife' star Linda Bassett while he was on the school run with his two sons has been jailed.

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Project Kent transforms community garden

Project Kent transforms community garden

A community garden has been given a magical makeover as part of this year's Project Kent with kmfm.

Charges follow knife attack

Charges follow knife attack

Alleged robbers who left their victim with facial injuries face court.

Dad survives sepsis scare

Dad survives sepsis scare

A father has given hope to others after bouncing back from a life-threatening condition.

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'Idiot' jumps over railway barriers

'Idiot' jumps over railway barriers

A man carrying two suitcases was caught on camera hopping over level crossing barriers just before a train sped past.

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'I've got no sympathy for them whatsoever'

'I've got no sympathy for them whatsoever'

A new book has detailed the story of a year-long strike that changed the newspaper industry forever.

Parents praise 'troubled' school

Parents praise 'troubled' school

A survey shows 83% of parents feel positive about an academy that "requires improvement".

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Teen pulled trigger during hold up

Teen pulled trigger during hold up

A teenager has been locked up for three years after holding staff at a corner shop up with a fake gun.

Hollywood star shooting new TV series in Kent

Hollywood star shooting new TV series in Kent

Jude Law, who was in this year's Captain Marvel movie, has been filming a new six-part TV series on the coast.

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Wartime grenade sparks alert

Wartime grenade sparks alert

The bomb squad were called after a hand grenade was found under a bridge.

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Man arrested after 'stealing' ice cream

Man arrested after 'stealing' ice cream

Police have detained a suspect after ice cream and chocolate bars were reported stolen from a town centre store.

'Dangerous' inflatables warning

'Dangerous' inflatables warning

A coastguard helicopter was launched after reports a group of people were being washed out to sea.

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Bid to block 620 homes rejected

Bid to block 620 homes rejected

Campaigners have vowed to continue their fight against plans for two housing estates after losing a legal challenge in the high court.

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Teen slapped before phone stolen

Teen slapped before phone stolen

A teenager had his phone stolen after being assaulted in broad daylight.

Fireworks display back on after brawl

Fireworks display back on after brawl

A fireworks display marred by violence is to return after a review of security arrangements.

Policeman brought 'shame on the uniform'

Policeman brought 'shame on the uniform'

An officer who feigned having a fit after falsely claiming he was beaten by four armed men has been sentenced.

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Family told to remove boy's temporary headstone

Family told to remove boy's temporary headstone

Grieving parents have been told to remove a temporary headstone amid an ongoing row with Disney.

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'Shocking' beach litter mess probe

'Shocking' beach litter mess probe

A council is promising to investigate after piles of rubbish were found strewn across a beach.

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M20 slip road closures postponed

M20 slip road closures postponed

Two slip roads on the M20 will remain open beyond this weekend - despite highways bosses recently revealing plans to close them.

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Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

Dad's tribute to 'hero' son after swimming pool death

A young man who died after being found unconscious in a swimming pool has been described as a "beautiful boy" and "superb athlete" by his father.

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Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

Man jailed after precious artefacts stolen

A 37-year-old man is behind bars after being found in possession of stolen archaeological artefacts.

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