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First part of Designer Outlet expansion opens

First part of Designer Outlet expansion opens

Shopping centre bosses will take the wraps off the first part of a £90m expansion today when a popular coffee and sandwich chain moves in.

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May the Force be with you

May the Force be with you

Kent Police is the only force in England and Wales to be rated 'outstanding' for using resources, serving the public and recording crime.

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Bridge removal gridlock fears

Bridge removal gridlock fears

The removal of a tollbridge could spell disaster over the summer as KCC confirms it is looking into a major overhall to repair it.

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Campaign launched to stop child sex abuse images

Campaign launched to stop child sex abuse images

Police across the South East will now work with a child protection charity in a bid to reduce the number of child sex abuse images shared online.

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Huge rise in food bank handouts

Huge rise in food bank handouts

The number of emergency supplies handed out by food banks in the county has risen sharply over the last year, figures from a leading charity show.

More than 500 wards up for grabs

More than 500 wards up for grabs

Voters head to the polls today in council elections which will determine who will take charge of key local services for the next four years.

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Plans for block of flats behind nightclub approved

Plans for block of flats behind nightclub approved

The definition of noisy neighbours could be redefined after councillors passed plans to build a block of flats behind a popular nightclub.

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Paloma Faith filming at Kent hotel

Paloma Faith filming at Kent hotel

A world famous singer has been spotted filming at a hotel on the Kent coast.

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Defence Secretary sacked

Defence Secretary sacked

Gavin Williamson has been sacked after MP Tom Tugendhat voiced reservations about the government’s decision to work with Chinese company Huawei.

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Mystery surrounds death of student

Mystery surrounds death of student

A pathologist said the cause of the death of the young man could not be determined.

Dolphin found on beach

Dolphin found on beach

A man living in the area spotted the creature while out walking along the shore.

Murder accused 'breached curfew' on night of fatal fire

Murder accused 'breached curfew' on night of fatal fire

A 52-year-old man accused of murdering his mother-in-law breached his curfew on the night of the fire, it has been alleged.

'We’ll be able to bring a bit of quality to the town'

'We’ll be able to bring a bit of quality to the town'

The opening of one town's first Italian restaurant is just around the corner and fills a High Street unit which has been empty for eight years.

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Man arrested over 'dangerous dog'

Man arrested over 'dangerous dog'

Police descended on a town centre to arrest a man in connection with the suspected offences relating to a dangerous dog this afternoon.

Inquest into death of 'cherished' Lydia

Inquest into death of 'cherished' Lydia

An inquest has heard how a well-loved 23-year-old died in a car crash.

Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

Teacher, 49, dies after asbestos exposure

A mum has died after she was exposed to asbestos during renovation works at her workplace more than 20 years ago, an inquest has heard.

Convicted abuser 'pulled girlfriend's eyelids back'

Convicted abuser 'pulled girlfriend's eyelids back'

A convicted domestic abuser pulled his pregnant girlfriend's eyelids back in a shocking assault before imprisoning her, a court heard.

Apple Maps car spotted in Kent

Apple Maps car spotted in Kent

A car mapping the UK for the Apple Maps app has been spotted in Kent.

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Mental health help demand after mum's tragedy

Mental health help demand after mum's tragedy

Theresa May has been asked for more government mental health support after a baby's mother died.

'Cottaging' concerns at village toilets

'Cottaging' concerns at village toilets

Residents in a village are being asked if they would like their public toilets to remain open after concerns over 'cottaging'.

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More arrests in connection with rape

More arrests in connection with rape

A total of six men have been arrested in connection with the rape of a woman.

'Jealous ex murdered mum-in-law' in house fire

'Jealous ex murdered mum-in-law' in house fire

A "jealous and obsessive" man murdered his mother-in-law after deliberately torching a house, it was claimed today.

Police appeal after cash machine theft

Police appeal after cash machine theft

Officers want to talk to anyone with information after a cash machine was stolen and forced a school to close.

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Travellers leave site and move a mile away

Travellers leave site and move a mile away

Travellers handed a court order to leave a site have set up a new one five minutes away.

Uber driver sets record straight after 'grim' debate

Uber driver sets record straight after 'grim' debate

An Uber driver has responded to comments made about the firm during a “very grim and disheartening” debate.

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Student found unconscious in garden after random attack

Student found unconscious in garden after random attack

A 21-year-old has thanked the strangers who called 999 after he was assaulted.

'Drink driver' charged with assaulting police officer

'Drink driver' charged with assaulting police officer

A man has been charged following allegations a police officer was assaulted after arriving at a crash scene.

Town regeneration scheme gets the go-ahead

Town regeneration scheme gets the go-ahead

An under used car park will be transformed with shops, flats and houses.

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Suspended election candidate still to appear on ballot

Suspended election candidate still to appear on ballot

An election candidate will still appear on ballot papers as a Conservative candidate despite being suspended because it was too late to remove her.

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New micropub opens after £15k refurb

New micropub opens after £15k refurb

A new micropub has opened in a village after owners completed a £15,000 refurbishment.

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