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Number of coffee shops in town centre doubles

Number of coffee shops in town centre doubles

New figures show food and drink businesses in a town have doubled in eight years.

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'The biggest mistake this council has ever made'

'The biggest mistake this council has ever made'

Work to build a £9.1m multi-storey car park will now go ahead after petitions calling for its abandonment were rejected at a hotly debated meeting.

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Man, 54, dies in motorway crash

Man, 54, dies in motorway crash

A van driver has died following a crash with a lorry on the M20.

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Landlord's mass eviction to begin next week

Landlord's mass eviction to begin next week

Hundreds of people are set to be ordered out of their homes next week, a buy-to-let magnate has announced.

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'I've been on the run before'

'I've been on the run before'

An ex-con who overcame his battle with drink and drugs has appeared on screen for Channel 4's Hunted.

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Man in hospital after four-car crash

Man in hospital after four-car crash

A high street was closed for more than four hours following a multi-vehicle smash.

Town named Kent's first 'plastic-free' community

Town named Kent's first 'plastic-free' community

A seaside town is the first in the county to be awarded 'plastic-free' status after working to minimise the use of throwaway plastics.

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Motorway to close tonight

Motorway to close tonight

Drivers are being warned of a major motorway closure, which will be in force throughout the weekend.

Beloved wedding venue closing

Beloved wedding venue closing

One of Kent's most sought-after historic wedding venues is to close.

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Bosses reveal when new M20 junction will open

Bosses reveal when new M20 junction will open

Highways chiefs have revealed when motorists will be able to use junction 10a on the M20 for the first time.

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Mum died after health trust failings

Mum died after health trust failings

An NHS trust is to pay compensation after admitting liability following the death of a mum-of-four.

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Needles dumped in public toilets

Needles dumped in public toilets

The "disgusting" state of some public toilets has led to calls for a drug-use shelter.

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Songs of Praise in Kent

Songs of Praise in Kent

A Welsh singer and TV presenter were singing the praise of locals during filming for a show.

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KEiBA 2019: Time to enter Kent's top business awards

KEiBA 2019: Time to enter Kent's top business awards

More than 100 business figures gathered for the official launch of the Kent Excellence in Business Awards 2019 - better known as KEiBA.

Chaos after four car crash

Chaos after four car crash

A crash on a high street has caused major disruption.

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Police confirm body found

Police confirm body found

The search for a former councillor who had not been seen for days has been called off.

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Delays on A2 following crash

Delays on A2 following crash

Police have closed two lines of the A2 as emergency services deal with a crash.

Dad-of-two dies in plane crash

Dad-of-two dies in plane crash

A former councillor who was the brother-in-law of TV baker Paul Hollywood has been killed in a plane crash.

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M20 reopens after 'serious' crash

M20 reopens after 'serious' crash

A motorway has now reopened following a crash between a van and a lorry.

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Subway in court over hygiene concerns

Subway in court over hygiene concerns

A Subway branch is under fire after a council began court proceedings over hygiene concerns.

'Poisoned' meat left dog sick and unable to walk

'Poisoned' meat left dog sick and unable to walk

A rare breed pooch was rendered immobile after eating what its owner believes was poisoned meat.

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Fine threat after mourners can't park at funeral

Fine threat after mourners can't park at funeral

Fines could be handed out at a church car park for people after mourners trying to reach a funeral could not get a space.

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Transport Secretary 'ignored' Eurotunnel Brexit plan

Transport Secretary 'ignored' Eurotunnel Brexit plan

A trade union is calling for the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to resign amid accusations no-deal Brexit plans from Eurotunnel were ignored.

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Ex-offender turned youth worker to appear on Hunted

Ex-offender turned youth worker to appear on Hunted

An ex-offender who ditched drink and drugs more than a decade ago is set to appear on the hit Channel 4 show Hunted.

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New boss at Dreamland is familiar face

New boss at Dreamland is familiar face

A theme park has confirmed the return of its former chief executive - two-and-a-half years after she originally stepped down.

Give your ex the perfect gift... with a cockroach

Give your ex the perfect gift... with a cockroach

Think your ex is an absolute termite? Well, you can name a cockroach after them this Valentine's Day.

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Hospital like 'war zone'

Hospital like 'war zone'

A hospital has been described as "like a war zone" and placed on the highest level of alert following an influx of patients.

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'I couldn't move and I knew the car was coming'

'I couldn't move and I knew the car was coming'

One of the victims of a terrifying nightclub attack was saved by the quick actions of a bouncer.

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Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

Town in good spirits as talks be-gin over distillery

A town's rich gin history is set to return this summer as plans for a new distillery gather speed.

Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

Force is strong for Fresh Prince star

DJ Jazzy Jeff - made famous in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air - will head to Dreamland for a Star Wars-themed day of music.

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