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Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.

‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she was sitting in her parked car when another vehicle ploughed into it.

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Shop stripped of licence after selling vodka to 13-year-old

Shop stripped of licence after selling vodka to 13-year-old

A convenience store has had its alcohol licence revoked after selling two vodka bottles to a 13-year-old.

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Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road forced police to close the route.

Carpenter killed as truck’s trailer ‘came loose and rolled into his van’

Carpenter killed as truck’s trailer ‘came loose and rolled into his van’

A carpenter was killed when a trailer came loose from a truck and rolled into his van, an inquest has heard.

Praise for ‘firm and fair’ school after first-ever Ofsted report

Praise for ‘firm and fair’ school after first-ever Ofsted report

One of the county’s newest secondary schools has scored highly following its first visit from the education watchdog.

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

Council considers tourism tax on overnight stays

A local authority that oversees three beachside towns is considering taxing visitors who stay overnight, and additional tax on second homes.

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Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.

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Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally been captured - in an Ikea bag.

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Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains halted after lorry hits bridge

Trains have been brought to a halt after a lorry hit a bridge.

Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

The government could phase in checks on imported goods entering the UK amid fears they could lead to significant disruption.

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Missing teen, 14, safely located

Missing teen, 14, safely located

Police have thanked those who assisted with an appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl.

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

An ex policeman who suffers with dementia and forgot to correctly display his blue badge has been handed a £95 fine for parking in a free car park.

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Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

The family of a “genuine” and “caring” 37-year-old say his legacy will be in helping others, after starting charity fundraising in his name.

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‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

‘Ongoing bin crisis will take months to sort out…’

Residents could be in for a long wait in getting their bin collections up-to-date, according to the guest of this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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Woman wished ex happy birthday hours before shocking knife attack

Woman wished ex happy birthday hours before shocking knife attack

A woman wished her ex-boyfriend a happy birthday just hours before unleashing a violent knife attack on him outside his parents’ home.

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‘Kent council bosses deserve huge pay - they could be earning more’

‘Kent council bosses deserve huge pay - they could be earning more’

New research reveals dozens of senior Kent council staff earn more than £100,000 a year - but one expert argues such high pay is fully deserved.

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Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Overturned car in high street prompts emergency response

Emergency services were scrambled to a town centre today amid reports a car had overturned.

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Armed police swoop on town centre house in ‘drugs raid’

Dramatic images show the moment armed police descended onto a residential street.

Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

Police manhunt after Currys worker ‘threatened’ and £30k gadgets swiped

Police are hunting a group suspected of threatening a Currys worker and making off with laptops worth £30,000.

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Love the beach, beer and big mutts? This is the spot for you?

Secret Drinker lets his dog take the lead as they head to a seaside haven for those on two legs and four

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Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Roaming dragons and students to take to streets for St George’s Day bash

Celebrations for the patron saint of England will commence this weekend as hundreds of pupils prepare to take part in an annual parade.

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Children’s passports stolen in ‘early hours home burglaries’

Children’s passports stolen in ‘early hours home burglaries’

A man has been charged on suspicion of burglary after two homes were reportedly targeted in the early hours.

Tourist town’s visitor information centre set to shut

Tourist town’s visitor information centre set to shut

A tourist town’s help desk office for visitors is set to shut permanently as part of a cash-strapped council’s cutbacks.

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Armed police arrest man after woman injured in ‘attack’

Armed police arrest man after woman injured in ‘attack’

Dramatic images show the moment a man was arrested by armed police after a woman was injured in a reported attack.

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

A woman who claimed her male dominated employer failed to take into account she was suffering from the menopause has successfully sued them in court.

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Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

Opening date revealed for new Zizzi

An Italian restaurant chain has revealed the opening date for its latest branch in the county.

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New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed

A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.

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