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Spoons to reopen after £500k makeover

Spoons to reopen after £500k makeover

A Wetherspoon pub has revealed when it will reopen following a half-a-million pound refurbishment.

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Councillor of 'immense integrity' dies suddenly

Councillor of 'immense integrity' dies suddenly

A councillor, described by colleagues as a "perfect gentleman", has died suddenly, aged 67.

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Mum of toddler Alfie Lamb crushed to death by car seat jailed

Mum of toddler Alfie Lamb crushed to death by car seat jailed

A mother whose three-year-old son was crushed to death by a car seat has been jailed at the Old Bailey after being convicted of child cruelty.

Man kept illegal shotgun he 'thought was just an antique'

Man kept illegal shotgun he 'thought was just an antique'

A man claimed a shotgun and ammunition that police found stashed in his bedroom were bought at a bootfair.

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A2070 to shut for new bridge installation

A2070 to shut for new bridge installation

A main route is set to close in both directions to allow contractors to install a new footbridge.

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Man left bloodied and broken after late night attack

Man left bloodied and broken after late night attack

A man says his life has been "turned upside down" after being viciously attacked in the middle of the night. WARNING: Graphic images.

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Wife scratched cheating husband's Audi before spitting on police

Wife scratched cheating husband's Audi before spitting on police

A woman has been sentenced after assaulting three police officers and causing £1,000 worth of damage to her husband's car.

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Batman cocaine dealer locked up

Batman cocaine dealer locked up

A cocaine dealer found with tens of thousand of pounds of the class A separated into blocks stamped with the Batman logo has been jailed.

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Five Guys reveals plans for new restaurant

Five Guys reveals plans for new restaurant

A fast food chain, popular for its customisable burgers and hot dogs, will open at a shopping centre.

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The former Kent student trying to bring down Boris

The former Kent student trying to bring down Boris

A man who studied at a Kent university and ran a local business is leading the private prosecution against the Tory leadership hopeful.

Heartbreaking last moments of 'bright and beautiful' teen

Heartbreaking last moments of 'bright and beautiful' teen

Details of the heartbreaking last moments of a teenage girl tipped to "rule the world" have been revealed after her unexplained death in hospital.

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Suspected sex predator in court

Suspected sex predator in court

A man has been charged with seven offences as part of an investigation into 23 incidents of flashing and groping.

Finance manager swindled more than £170k from charity

Finance manager swindled more than £170k from charity

The finance manager of a struggling charity that helps vulnerable people has been jailed after stealing more than £170,000 in an elaborate swindle.

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Six months of roadworks about to start

Six months of roadworks about to start

Motorists are preparing for six months of disruption as roadworks begin on a town centre route.

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Andy C announces theme park gig

Andy C announces theme park gig

Drum and bass legend Andy C will perform in Kent this summer.

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The top 10 restaurants in Kent according to TripAdvisor

The top 10 restaurants in Kent according to TripAdvisor

Find out the top 10 restaurants in Kent according to their ratings on TripAdvisor.

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KFC and Aldi plans given opening date

KFC and Aldi plans given opening date

A former Toys R Us site which is set to become a gym, KFC, Aldi and a bargain store has been given an opening date.

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Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a collision on the M25 where drivers are warned to expect delays.

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Tributes to girl set to 'rule the world' before unexplained death

Tributes to girl set to 'rule the world' before unexplained death

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a "bright and beautiful" teenage girl who died in hospital after emergency crews rushed to her home.

'David v Goliath' fight to stop UK's biggest solar park

'David v Goliath' fight to stop UK's biggest solar park

A fight to save almost 1,000 acres of farmland and marshes from thousands of solar panels as big as double-decker buses begins today.

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Multi-storey car park setback

Multi-storey car park setback

A key part of a town's multi-million pound regeneration has been pushed back to the summer.

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Parents unite to fight county lines drugs gangs

Parents unite to fight county lines drugs gangs

Families have joined forces to try and stop youngsters in Kent from being lured into drugs gangs.

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Race hate crimes on children at three-year high

Race hate crimes on children at three-year high

More than 300 race hate offences were committed against children in Kent, according to the latest figures.

Singer suing pub after 'being served' toxic drink

Singer suing pub after 'being served' toxic drink

Bar staff have denied deliberately serving toxic fluid to a customer who claims it could have killed him.

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Britain's biggest solar park: All you need to know

Britain's biggest solar park: All you need to know

An in-depth look at the divisive plans to build a solar farm the size of 700 football pitches in Kent.

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War hero misnamed on village memorial

War hero misnamed on village memorial

The great nephew of a First World War soldier killed in action has struggled to have his name properly recorded.

Second referendum 'could harm Labour's chances'

Second referendum 'could harm Labour's chances'

A councillor says Labour's pledge to hold a second referendum could harm its chance of securing seats in the county during an election.

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Travelodge to open 16th Kent branch

Travelodge to open 16th Kent branch

A new £6 million hotel being built for a budget chain in the heart of a town centre will create 20 jobs.

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Man accused of manslaughter walks free

Man accused of manslaughter walks free

A second jury has failed to reach a verdict about a defendant's guilt in the death of a homeless man.

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No vacancy for former PM David Cameron

No vacancy for former PM David Cameron

Here's why David Cameron won't be getting the job he was after in Kent.

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