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Alan Carr hints at move to Kent village

Alan Carr hints at move to Kent village

Comedian Alan Carr seemed to confirm his recent move to the county during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.

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Alan Titchmarsh spotted filming in Kent

Alan Titchmarsh spotted filming in Kent

TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh has been seen filming in the county today.

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'I'll never go back' says mum after burger find

'I'll never go back' says mum after burger find

A mum has vowed she will never return to a McDonald's after finding a piece of greaseproof paper in her meal.

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Tram line's sunken tunnel 'feasible'

Tram line's sunken tunnel 'feasible'

Experts have confirmed it would be possible to sink a tunnel in the River Thames as plans for a tram line connecting Kent and Essex progress.

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Service station shop to re-open after refurb

Service station shop to re-open after refurb

A shop shrouded in plastic sheeting for weeks is being unveiled to customers.

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Former F1 ace joins sport hospitality firm's line-up

Former F1 ace joins sport hospitality firm's line-up

Driver joins star-studded line-up entertaining clients at top sporting events.

Jail for dealer found with Samurai sword

Jail for dealer found with Samurai sword

A police raid found a drug dealer sat on his sofa with a Samurai sword at his side.

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'Smart' traffic lights trialled on county's roads

'Smart' traffic lights trialled on county's roads

Those behind the technology say they will speed up traffic flows and cut pollution.

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Grammars admit thousands who failed 11 plus

Grammars admit thousands who failed 11 plus

Grammar schools in Kent admitted more than 1,500 children who had not passed the 11 plus, according to figures obtained by a campaign group.

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Pop-up shop fills in after fire

Pop-up shop fills in after fire

A supermarket chain has set up a mobile kiosk to take over after a village store was damaged by a fire.

Man arrested after 'trying to kiss' woman in high street

Man arrested after 'trying to kiss' woman in high street

A 51-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and assaulting a police officer.

Woman sexually assaulted

Woman sexually assaulted

A woman has been sexually assaulted as she went for an evening run.

KEiBA 2019 finalists revealed

KEiBA 2019 finalists revealed

The shortlist for the county's top business awards has been selected by the judges - so who's in the running for glory?

Man who 'drove at pedestrians' bailed

Man who 'drove at pedestrians' bailed

A motorist who was arrested over the weekend for 'driving aggressively' at pedestrians has been bailed until later this month.

Security guard smashes glass in bridegroom's face

Security guard smashes glass in bridegroom's face

A security guard stripped off his clothes and smashed a glass into a bridegroom’s face the day before his wedding.

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Motorcyclist in critical condition

Motorcyclist in critical condition

A motorcyclist in his 60s is in a critical condition following a serious crash.

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'He had a bright future in front of him'

'He had a bright future in front of him'

A 26-year-old man found dead in a shelter near his home has been described as a "great guy with a big heart" by friends.

Two key sites for garden city acquired for £1.6m

Two key sites for garden city acquired for £1.6m

Additional land purchases will help link a housing development to international railway station.

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Delays after emergency services called to train station

Delays after emergency services called to train station

Commuters faced delays into the capital after emergency services were called to a busy station.

Derelict buildings 'driving visitors away from town’

Derelict buildings 'driving visitors away from town’

Two derelict buildings close to a town's only chain hotel could be driving visitors away, residents fear.

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Everything you wanted to know about Kent but were afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about Kent but were afraid to ask

Ever wondered what that horse represents on the Kent flag? We answer everything you ever wanted to know about Kent but were too afraid to ask.

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Hundreds of graffiti tags blitzed as vandals hunted

Hundreds of graffiti tags blitzed as vandals hunted

Hundreds of ugly tags have been removed from the district's streets and buildings as part of a blitz on graffiti.

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The school where pupils speak 25 languages

The school where pupils speak 25 languages

A school given a damning Ofsted report is much better-equipped to cope with multi-cultural pupils moving to the area from London, bosses claim.

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Gardening group's £12k bill after asbestos find

Gardening group's £12k bill after asbestos find

A community organisation needs help raising £12,000 to restore its community garden after it was found to have been contaminated.

Dog treated after fire caused by dishwasher

Dog treated after fire caused by dishwasher

A pet had to be rescued by fire crews after a blaze at a home in a cul-de-sac.

It's a boy! The Duchess of Sussex gives birth

It's a boy! The Duchess of Sussex gives birth

The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby son, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

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Motorcyclist flown to hospital after A21 crash

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after A21 crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital after a serious crash which closed the A21 for almost five hours.

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Brexit Party heads out on the campaign trail

Brexit Party heads out on the campaign trail

The Brexit Party has been out campaigning in the county ahead of the European elections, days after voters went to the polls to elect councillors.

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Duck patrol team's bid to stop bird killings

Duck patrol team's bid to stop bird killings

More birds have been found dead with slingshot and air rifle wounds prompting a team of volunteers to start river patrols. WARNING: Graphic images.

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'It was like watching an army coming towards us'

'It was like watching an army coming towards us'

A 64-year-old environmental activist has explained why she chose to be arrested to draw attention to climate change.

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