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Warning over bogus taxi drivers

Warning over bogus taxi drivers

The number of unlicensed cabbies operating in a district has been highlighted as the need for taxis heightens over the festive period.

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More migrants rescued from dinghy

More migrants rescued from dinghy

A full scale rescue in the air and sea was launched to save a group of migrants bound for the UK in the channel off Dunkirk.

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Eurostar launch one-off 'love train'

Eurostar launch one-off 'love train'

Eurostar has announced this week that it will be hosting a one off dating service in the new year, but the service will not stop in Kent.

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Crash causes delays

Crash causes delays

An accident which left a man trapped in a 4x4 blocked a road in both directions.

Panto 'owes events company £56,000'

Panto 'owes events company £56,000'

Companies who supplied equipment to the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime have hit back at comments made by the promoters.

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Shop ram-raid caught on CCTV

Shop ram-raid caught on CCTV

Exclusive footage shows the moment a stolen van ploughed into a shop front, injuring the store owner who was hiding inside.

It's true - second series of Liar filmed in Kent

It's true - second series of Liar filmed in Kent

Filming for the second series of TV thriller Liar has taken place today after a production team descended on a seaside town.

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Family 'heartbroken' by panto cancellation

Family 'heartbroken' by panto cancellation

The family of a dad with a brain tumour are desperately searching for an alternative day out after the panto they booked tickets for was cancelled.

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Bake Off's Chetna begins culinary adventure

Bake Off's Chetna begins culinary adventure

British Bake Off's Chetna Makan stars in a countywide culinary show, Kent Cooks, on KMTV.

Shopping centre gets given an early Christmas present

Shopping centre gets given an early Christmas present

Plans for a large refurbishment have been approved for a centre.

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'We will help if we can,' says panto boss

'We will help if we can,' says panto boss

The Hazlitt Theatre is looking to lay on an extra show so that customers of a cancelled rival production need not miss out.

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Party of 62 left high and dry after panto is cancelled

Party of 62 left high and dry after panto is cancelled

A Kent attraction has stepped up after a party of adults with learning difficulties had their Christmas day out ruined.

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Sneak peek video shows £90m outlet expansion

Sneak peek video shows £90m outlet expansion

Behind-the-scenes footage of construction of a £90m shopping centre extension has been released for the first time ahead of its opening next autumn.

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Train delays as vehicle hits bridge

Train delays as vehicle hits bridge

Railway passengers are warned to expect delays after a vehicle struck a railway bridge.

Doctor faces being struck off over texting vulnerable patient

Doctor faces being struck off over texting vulnerable patient

A doctor could be stopped from practising after taking a patient's phone number from her medical records to text her.

'Victory for common sense' in fight to save tree

'Victory for common sense' in fight to save tree

An expert report has concluded a popular community tree, which was set to be cut down to make way for a new medical centre, can be saved.

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Mothercare confirms Kent store closure

Mothercare confirms Kent store closure

Mothercare has confirmed which of its Kent stores it will close - with a final sale starting tomorrow.

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Promoter pulls plug on panto

Promoter pulls plug on panto

The final performances of a pantomime have been cancelled due to 'unpaid bills'.

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Roundabout finally opens

Roundabout finally opens

A new £1.8 million roundabout has opened today after almost six months of works.

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'Wheelchair-bound' benefit cheat seen working out in gym

'Wheelchair-bound' benefit cheat seen working out in gym

A mum-of-four who claimed £10,000 in benefits by pretending to be permanently wheelchair bound was seen working out in a gym.

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Drugs find after car failed to stop

Drugs find after car failed to stop

Officers unearthed a quantity of cannabis after bringing a car to a stop which initially failed to pull over for police.

Road reopened after burst pipe

Road reopened after burst pipe

Drivers could face delays as temporary traffic lights are installed after a pipe burst.

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Centre to give homeless 'somewhere safe to stay'

Centre to give homeless 'somewhere safe to stay'

A £415,000 homeless hub is to be opened in Kent in the spring as part of a £100 million government initiative.

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Death crash victim a ‘figure of legend’ at prestigious club

Death crash victim a ‘figure of legend’ at prestigious club

A revered merchant banker who died after a crash with a suspected drug driver was the longest-serving member of an exclusive golf club.

Grammar sports hub plan aims to attract Premier League clubs

Grammar sports hub plan aims to attract Premier League clubs

A grammar school has revealed plans for a £6 million sports hub which could be used for youth academies run by Premier League football clubs.

Pub could be demolished amid homes plan

Pub could be demolished amid homes plan

An 18th century village pub will be demolished if plans to build four new homes on the site are approved.

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Twitter told to take action over abuse

Twitter told to take action over abuse

Human rights campaigners are calling for Twitter to take action after revealing Kent Police dealt with 5,000 reports of online violence towards women.

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Health hub set to grow

Health hub set to grow

Plans to expand a centre which offers health services, support and advice have been approved by councillors.

Police at 'breaking point' amid rise in sexual offence reports

Police at 'breaking point' amid rise in sexual offence reports

Officers investigating sexual offences have seen the number of victims coming forward grow in a "huge way”, says Kent Police’s chief constable.

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Hospital stroke unit decision delayed

Hospital stroke unit decision delayed

A final decision on whether to proceed with changes to stroke services in Kent - which would see them located at three sites - has been delayed.

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