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Former town centre pub to become home

Former town centre pub to become home

A pub dating back 150 years is set to become a home after owners were given the green light to turn it into a four-bedroom house.

Suspected arson at industrial park

Suspected arson at industrial park

Fire crews have put out a blaze at an industrial unit which they say is ‘being treated as suspicious’.

Cat dies in house fire

Cat dies in house fire

A cat has sadly died after a blaze broke out in the living room of a house, despite the efforts of firefighters.

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Fire crews tackle garage fire

Fire crews tackle garage fire

Firefighters urged residents to close windows and doors as they tackled a garage fire.

‘If we can use 24/7 gyms, is it time to scrap Sunday trading laws?’

‘If we can use 24/7 gyms, is it time to scrap Sunday trading laws?’

With gyms the latest venues to seek 24/7 opening hours, our columnist asks is it now time to revisit Sunday trading laws?

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Award-winning visitor centre to shut due to ‘rising costs’

Award-winning visitor centre to shut due to ‘rising costs’

An award-winning visitor centre is to close due to rising costs and falling visitor numbers, bosses say.

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‘Best place to live in south east? Visitors call it dirty and run-down’

‘Best place to live in south east? Visitors call it dirty and run-down’

Damning comments about one of Kent’s up-and-coming towns have sparked debate - after visitors called it dirty and run-down.

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Family pay tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ man who died after town centre attack

Family pay tribute to ‘kind-hearted’ man who died after town centre attack

A 33-year-old who died in hospital after being assaulted in a town centre has been described as a “much-loved” son, brother and uncle.

'I thought I'd be burying my child at Christmas but now we have hope!'

'I thought I'd be burying my child at Christmas but now we have hope!'

The parents of a young girl left devastated when her cancer returned hope her latest results mean she can take part in an anti-relapse clinical trial.

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‘Unlawful’ HMO-conversion near school could be given lease of life

‘Unlawful’ HMO-conversion near school could be given lease of life

Eyesore homes once occupied “unlawfully” near a school and church could soon be refurbished and returned to the market.

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Missing woman, 68, found safe and well

Missing woman, 68, found safe and well

A missing 68-year-old woman has been found safe and well.

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‘Sorry officer’: Driver caught ‘attempting to race’ marked police car

‘Sorry officer’: Driver caught ‘attempting to race’ marked police car

Video footage shows the moment a Ford Focus driver is heard apologising after appearing to attempt to race a marked police car late at night.

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Town left with no public loos following spate of vandalism

Town left with no public loos following spate of vandalism

Visitors to a town have been left without any public toilets after a spate of vandalism to two sets of facilities put them out of action.

Kayaker airlifted to hospital after boat capsizes

Kayaker airlifted to hospital after boat capsizes

Lifeboat crews were called to rescue three kayakers after they got into difficulty in the water.

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Iconic album artwork and Libertines singer’s painting up for auction

Iconic album artwork and Libertines singer’s painting up for auction

Artwork for an iconic Pink Floyd album and a Pete Doherty painting will be auctioned to raise cash for a Kent school.

Playful artwork to pay tribute to ‘Len’s loyalty’ to Kent town

Playful artwork to pay tribute to ‘Len’s loyalty’ to Kent town

An artist is being sought to create an artwork which celebrates the life of Strictly legend Len Goodman and his contribution to a Kent town.

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Three candidates for police and crime commissioner election

Three candidates for police and crime commissioner election

It’s a three horse race for this year’s police and crime commissioner election in May.

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Popular coastal path to close amid concern over height of trees

Popular coastal path to close amid concern over height of trees

A popular coastal walk is set to close over concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route contributing to further landslides.

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The truth behind the 'James Bond' boat in Kent harbour

The truth behind the 'James Bond' boat in Kent harbour

A boat likened to a vessel befitting 007 has caused a stir after appearing in a Kent harbour.

Anger after war hero’s statue ‘desecrated’

Anger after war hero’s statue ‘desecrated’

Residents have responded angrily to the “desecration” of a memorial commemorating a town’s decorated war hero and philanthropist.

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Drug-driver ‘swerved into path of oncoming lorries’ after attending festival

Drug-driver ‘swerved into path of oncoming lorries’ after attending festival

A driver over the limit for three different kinds of drugs was seen swerving on the road before being arrested.

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Prolific thief admits stealing nearly £300 worth of wine in three days

Prolific thief admits stealing nearly £300 worth of wine in three days

A shoplifter caught on CCTV repeatedly stealing large quantities of wine from a store has been jailed.

The few train services running in Kent today amid rail strikes

The few train services running in Kent today amid rail strikes

Train passengers are being urged not to travel today as strike action leaves most services in Kent at a standstill.

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CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

A driver pictured fleeing the scene of a suspected hit-and-run has reignited calls to tackle speeding on a key route.

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‘It's ruining our lives - tankers are coming down our road 24/7!’

‘It's ruining our lives - tankers are coming down our road 24/7!’

Furious residents say sewage tankers are “ruining” their quality of life by heading to a nearby treatment works “at all hours of the day and night”.

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‘Families visiting graves don’t want to hear people drinking and laughing'

‘Families visiting graves don’t want to hear people drinking and laughing'

A vineyard will now be able to hold wine-tasting events - despite fears mourners at a neighbouring church graveyard will be disturbed.

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‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

A mother has shared her “disgust” over an ongoing 20-month wait to get her child, who has additional needs, a school place.

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‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

A mum is celebrating 40 years working in world-famous Savile Row, including making Prince Harry’s wedding outfit and Prince Louis’ Coronation tunic.

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Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.

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‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

‘It’s meant to be a beautiful urban oasis but it’s a polluted eyesore’

Fishing tackle, syringes, traffic cones, soiled underwear and drink bottles and cans were just some of the things found in a litter-strewn millpond.

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