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'The harder the Brexit, the better...'

'The harder the Brexit, the better...'

A boss at a controversial ferry company has defended saying a hard Brexit would be good for his business.

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Two arrests after lengthy police chase

Two arrests after lengthy police chase

Police chased suspected drug dealers for around 50 minutes this week.

Thousands raised for homeless man after van torched

Thousands raised for homeless man after van torched

A fundraising page has raised thousands for a homeless man who lost all of his belongings after the vehicle he had been living in went up in flames.

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Caravan destroyed in fire

Caravan destroyed in fire

The cause of a fire which destroyed a caravan fire is currently unknown.

Drivers warned of upcoming roadworks around county

Drivers warned of upcoming roadworks around county

Highways England have announced roadwork schemes set to impact on Kent's network next week.

Ex-hotel set to become £4m country pub and seafood restaurant

Ex-hotel set to become £4m country pub and seafood restaurant

A derelict hotel is set to be transformed under new £4m plans revealed by a pair of renowned restaurateurs.

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The Woolworths store left empty 10 years after it closed

The Woolworths store left empty 10 years after it closed

It has been ten years since Woolworths up and down the country closed, but one store still has its original signage up.

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'Where the devil can I get that? I wish Woollies were still here'

'Where the devil can I get that? I wish Woollies were still here'

It's been 10 years now since "The Wonder of Woolworths" disappeared from town centres up and down the country.

Wife donates kidney to save husband's life

Wife donates kidney to save husband's life

A man could have died if his wife hadn't lost five stone so she could give him one of her kidneys.

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Ugly scenes as player 'kicked' in pitch invasion

Ugly scenes as player 'kicked' in pitch invasion

An investigation has been launched after allegations a player was kicked and racially abused during a pitch invasion at a football match.

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Report: Cup magic for Gills

Report: Cup magic for Gills

Elliott List scored the winner as Gillingham knocked Premier League Cardiff out of the FA Cup.

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Disruptive climate change protest 'a success'

Disruptive climate change protest 'a success'

Organisers of a climate change protest which halted traffic in a busy centre centre for several hours say the demonstration was a success.

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Fire at former shipyard

Fire at former shipyard

Firefighters were called to tackle a small fire at derelict shipyard.

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Fire crews tackle pool blaze

Fire crews tackle pool blaze

Firefighters were called to a fire, which started in timber-framed building used to store swimming pool plant equipment.

Climate change protest causes 'traffic mayhem'

Climate change protest causes 'traffic mayhem'

Traffic is being halted and police are out on patrol as climate change activists block a major route to raise awareness of global warming.

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Gold watch and purse swiped in burglary

Gold watch and purse swiped in burglary

Residents came home to find a watch and purse was missing from their home following a burglary.

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Boy, 10, hit by car

Boy, 10, hit by car

A 10-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Teen left rail firm with £1.3m costs

Teen left rail firm with £1.3m costs

A teenager left a rail network with a loss of almost £1.3 million and left more than 1,000 passengers stranded after he ran onto tracks.

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Dog sighting was not missing Molly

Dog sighting was not missing Molly

The search goes on to find a dog who went missing with its owner, who was later found dead.

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Thieves halt trains again

Thieves halt trains again

Thieves caused major disruption on a train line after stealing signalling cables.

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50 new jobs as former train depot reopens

50 new jobs as former train depot reopens

A once thriving railway maintenance site is being revived after almost five years in the doldrums, creating 50 jobs.

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Kent's classic FA Cup ties

Kent's classic FA Cup ties

As Gills take on Cardiff City in the third round of the FA Cup, we take a look at some of the best ties for Kent's teams over the years.

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Mum battling cancer seeks welfare changes

 Mum battling cancer seeks welfare changes

A woman with two young daughters had to give up her job after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

School gets new head teacher

School gets new head teacher

A boys' grammar school has revealed its new head teacher following an intensive selection process.

Netball captain's inspiring visit

Netball captain's inspiring visit

The head of England's netball team visited a school as she seeks to spread her love of the game.

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Ferry boss comes under scrutiny

Ferry boss comes under scrutiny

Questions have been asked about the role of a company boss awarded a contract to provide ferries from Kent in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Crash closes major road

Crash closes major road

A crash involving two cars has closed part of the A2 and is causing delays for motorists.

Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 14-year-old who had not been seen for several days has been found safe and well.

Driver failed to leave details after crash

Driver failed to leave details after crash

A caretaker knocked down by a car is unable to walk without crutches.

Mountain of rubbish dumped

Mountain of rubbish dumped

A council has warned fly-tippers will be prosecuted after a huge pile or rubbish was dumped at the roadside.

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