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Seal pup with ‘severe breathing issues’ rescued from beach

Seal pup with ‘severe breathing issues’ rescued from beach

A seal pup with “severe breathing issues” has been rescued after it was found on a beach

Plans to transform historic seaside pub into flats refused

Plans to transform historic seaside pub into flats refused

A bid to transform a historic pub overlooking the sea into flats has been rejected amid claims the housing need argument ‘doesn’t work here’.

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‘It’s our biggest wall yet’: Opening date revealed for new rock climbing centre

‘It’s our biggest wall yet’: Opening date revealed for new rock climbing centre

A rock climbing centre has revealed an opening date for its latest venue inside a shopping centre in place of a trampoline park.

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Dispersal order in place for Gills’ final season game

Dispersal order in place for Gills’ final season game

A dispersal order has been put in place to tackle any antisocial behaviour which may arise during an end of season football match.

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Police hunt hit-and-run Mercedes driver who smashed into multiple vehicles

Police hunt hit-and-run Mercedes driver who smashed into multiple vehicles

A crash involving a Mercedes and a Renault – whereby one driver reportedly failed to stop - has prompted a police probe.

kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

kmfm listener wins a week in Barbados

The winner of kmfm’s latest competition said scooping a Caribbean holiday was a “dream come true”.

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Two men charged after Channel deaths to appear in court

Two men charged after Channel deaths to appear in court

Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues

100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues

New space is being created to process biometric border checks for EU-bound passengers with bosses promising only slightly increased waiting times.

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Decision due on huge £40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans

Decision due on huge £40m waterfront football stadium and neighbourhood plans

A decision is set to be made on whether an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a new waterfront neighbourhood can go ahead.

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'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

'Doctors thought I begged to have testicle removed'

A deaf man almost had his testicle removed without knowing the risks after a hospital blunder saw him seen by doctors without an interpreter.

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Maypoles and Morris dancers: your guide to the May Day weekend

Maypoles and Morris dancers: your guide to the May Day weekend

From Star Wars festivals to doggy days out, we’ve got 15 great ideas to keep the family entertained over the early May bank holiday.

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Parents blast ‘horrendous’ decision to axe school bus route

Parents blast ‘horrendous’ decision to axe school bus route

Stressed parents have been left with a logistical nightmare after being told their children’s school bus is to stop running at short notice.

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Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.

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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

‘The perfect village pub - and the staff are something special too’

Secret Drinker pulls up a pew to revel in the hop-picking heritage of a tucked-away local

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Tributes to popular butcher who ran business for nearly 50 years

Tributes to popular butcher who ran business for nearly 50 years

A town butcher who has run his business for nearly half a century has died at the age of 78.

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Driver caught using dead woman’s blue badge

Driver caught using dead woman’s blue badge

A driver who used a dead woman's blue badge to park closer to his hotel on two occasions in Kent has been fined.

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Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

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Flats plan in former town centre bank

Flats plan in former town centre bank

Plans have been unveiled to create flats in a town’s former bank building which shut earlier this year.

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Nuisance drivers told ‘not to return’ in crackdown

Nuisance drivers told ‘not to return’ in crackdown

Police have issued a series of warnings to nuisance drivers seen meeting up and “causing a hazard to other road users”.

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'Back in your day' comment could be age harassment judge says

'Back in your day' comment could be age harassment judge says

Using the phrase 'back in your day' to an older colleague at work could count as age harassment, an employment judge has ruled.

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Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

Cinema-goer’s shock at rat ‘scurrying’ during screening of Amy Winehouse movie

A shocked movie-goer has described the moment she spotted vermin roaming freely and munching popcorn during a screening of “Back to Black”.

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Town to host its first ever Pride

Town to host its first ever Pride

A town’s first Pride event is gearing up to go ahead this summer celebrating diversity and inclusion throughout the community.

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CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

CCTV released after petrol station staff ‘racially abused by drinks thief’

Police have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to after employees at a service station reported being threatened by a suspected thief.

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Forensic grease used to catch stalker in Kent first

Forensic grease used to catch stalker in Kent first

A stalker has been jailed after new forensic technology which shows up under UV light was put on the victim’s home and helped identify him.

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

Man in hospital after smash closed main route

A major route was closed in both directions and a man is in hospital following a crash between a lorry and van.

Teens arrested in Kent charged over Mother’s Day stabbing

Teens arrested in Kent charged over Mother’s Day stabbing

Two teenagers arrested in Kent have been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 30s was stabbed multiple times on Mother’s Day.

Award-winning musician to become trouble-hit university’s chancellor

Award-winning musician to become trouble-hit university’s chancellor

A trouble-hit university hopes an award-winning musician will prove “incredibly popular” in her new role as chancellor.

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Study reveals girls drink, smoke and vape more than boys

Study reveals girls drink, smoke and vape more than boys

A study has found girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is ‘top of the charts’ globally for child alcohol use.

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