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M&S to close 25 food stores

M&S to close 25 food stores

Jobs in Kent could be at risk as retail giant M&S reveals plans to shut more stores.

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Search for slingshot cat killer

Search for slingshot cat killer

Police are hunting for a suspected cat killer after a beloved pet was targeted with a slingshot.

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Thug jailed for beating ex

Thug jailed for beating ex

A thug who attacked his ex and then assaulted a police officer when they tried to arrest him has been jailed.

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Man found guilty of mum-in-law's murder

Man found guilty of mum-in-law's murder

A "jealous and obsessive" man has been convicted of killing his mother-in-law after deliberately torching a house.

Mum feared talcum powder gave her fatal cancer

Mum feared talcum powder gave her fatal cancer

A former Avon worker feared asbestos in talcum powder gave her the cancer which would take her life.

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Nigel Farage demands Brexit talks role

Nigel Farage demands Brexit talks role

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is visiting three towns in Kent today ahead of the European elections.

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Mum took her life amid fear for health and finances

Mum took her life amid fear for health and finances

A mother who fell from a bridge to her death earlier this year was "absolutely devoted" to her young children, an inquest has heard.

Fears raised for man on train platform

Fears raised for man on train platform

British Transport Police were called to a railway station after concerns were raised over a man's welfare.

Hiking dads' three peaks challenge

Hiking dads' three peaks challenge

A gang of dads are to scale a trio of mountains in one day to raise cash for cancer charity Simpal and Frankie Box, for a girl with a gastro illness

Post office closure confirmed

Post office closure confirmed

Controversial plans to relocate a town's post office will go ahead, it has been confirmed.

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'Straw for life' will help tackle plastic pollution

'Straw for life' will help tackle plastic pollution

A company is hoping its reusable extendable metal straw will help solve the single-use plastic crisis.

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Work begins on new gym at retail park

Work begins on new gym at retail park

An MMA gym is set to replace Toys R Us which went into administration last year.

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Davina McCall visits Chelsea Flower Show

Davina McCall visits Chelsea Flower Show

Davina McCall says RHS Chelsea 2019 silver-gilt medal-winner Jo Thompson from Kent is ‘truly genius’.

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Van driver still critical after services crash

Van driver still critical after services crash

A van driver seriously injured in a service station crash remains in hospital while two people arrested have been released pending investigation.

Motorbike crash blocks road off M20

Motorbike crash blocks road off M20

Motorists are facing delays after a crash between a car and a motorbike.

42-tonne transformers to give town power boost

42-tonne transformers to give town power boost

A Kent town is set to benefit from a more reliable power supply after two huge transformers were installed as part of a £5.1million project.

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Sport bosses object to new running track

Sport bosses object to new running track

A government body has blown the whistle on a proposed new exercise facility, after developers initially failed to notify sports bosses of the plans.

'The level of disregard for the environment is not acceptable'

'The level of disregard for the environment is not acceptable'

Concerns have been raised over anti-social driving through a village woodland, which has made a public bypass 'impassable'.

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Anger as ‘missed bin collections’ leaves rubbish on the streets

Anger as ‘missed bin collections’ leaves rubbish on the streets

Angry residents have blasted a council for missing bin collections amid complaints of rubbish being left strewn across streets.

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Golfer assaulted after row over 'near miss'

Golfer assaulted after row over 'near miss'

A golfer has criticised an exclusive club after he was assaulted following a row that began at the 14th hole.

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Hope for buyers as development sold

Hope for buyers as development sold

A 400-home development has been handed over to a housing association - which hopes to provide more “affordable” homes.

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NHS drug decision 'amazing for Abbie and other children'

NHS drug decision 'amazing for Abbie and other children'

The mother of a teenager with a rare muscle disease says the decision to make a drug that treats her available on the NHS is a dream come true.

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Pool set to reopen after six months

Pool set to reopen after six months

A swimming pool which was closed as part of a £2 million makeover reopens today.

Car crashes into unmarked police vehicle

Car crashes into unmarked police vehicle

A man's been arrested after he was found with a knuckleduster after a car crashed into a police vehicle.

Shutting stroke units in hospitals 'makes no sense'

Shutting stroke units in hospitals 'makes no sense'

Patients will be "desperately let down" by a changes affecting stroke sufferers, after councillors agreed for three hospital units to close.

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Drug dealer jailed after Christmas Eve arrest

Drug dealer jailed after Christmas Eve arrest

A 36-year-old has been sent to prison for possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

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MPs unimpressed as PM pledges second referendum

MPs unimpressed as PM pledges second referendum

Theresa May has offered MPs a vote on whether there should be a second EU referendum if they back her Brexit bill - but already faces opposition.

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Former Leeds United boss Evans hired as Gillingham manager

Former Leeds United boss Evans hired as Gillingham manager

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed that Steve Evans will be the club's new manager.

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Brexit party set for 'Kent landslide'

Brexit party set for 'Kent landslide'

A poll has suggested voters in the county will desert the main two parties in this week's EU election.

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School evacuated after fire just before exams

School evacuated after fire just before exams

Pupils getting ready to sit exams were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a school today.

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