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Costume ban makes uni 'a laughing stock' claim students

Costume ban makes uni 'a laughing stock' claim students

A proposed ban on students wearing cowboy and vicar outfits for fancy dress will turn the University of Kent into “a laughing stock”, it is feared.

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Town centre road to finally reopen

Town centre road to finally reopen

Part of the new A2 which has been shut for several months will reopen on Monday.

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Conflicting speed signs confuse motorists

Conflicting speed signs confuse motorists

Drivers are being left puzzled by conflicting speed limit signs on a busy stretch of road.

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Man risked 'enormous destruction' at petrol station

Man risked 'enormous destruction' at petrol station

A man who repeatedly tried to set fire to a petrol station while high on drugs and alcohol has been locked up indefinitely.

Pictures emerge of Diana

Pictures emerge of Diana

Charming snaps have emerged of Princess Diana being greeted by adoring fans on one of her visits to Kent.

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Sinkhole road finally set to reopen

Sinkhole road finally set to reopen

A main road which has been closed for five months after a giant sinkhole emerged will finally reopen this weekend after £1m of works.

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Winter is coming... again

Winter is coming... again

Game of Thrones stars will descend on Kent once again as next year as Thronefest returns for a second outing.

Man sprayed with molten metal

Man sprayed with molten metal

A man is in a stable condition after paramedics, police and the air ambulance were called to a factory following an industrial accident.

Delays as tractor trailer overturns at roundabout

Delays as tractor trailer overturns at roundabout

A tractor's trailer has tipped over on a roundabout causing delays.

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Fireworks postponed to protect whale

Fireworks postponed to protect whale

A town's fireworks display has been postponed in a bid to keep Arctic whale Benny the Beluga safe.

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Chippie owners 'in pieces' after burglary

Chippie owners 'in pieces' after burglary

The owners of a town centre restaurant have been left reeling after two burglaries in a month.

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Man bailed by officers probing mum's disappearance

Man bailed by officers probing mum's disappearance

A man who was questioned by officers for three days over the disappearance of mother of-five has been bailed by police.

Traffic delays after overturned lorry

Traffic delays after overturned lorry

Motorists faced several hours of diversions after a lorry shed its load, shutting a busy roundabout.

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Government commits to key rail route

Government commits to key rail route

The transport secretary has moved to allay fears of a delay in introducing new train services to the capital.

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Miraculous escape after head-on crash

Miraculous escape after head-on crash

Two drivers were lucky to escape serious injury following a head-on crash.

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Hotel vies for Four in a Bed crown

Hotel vies for Four in a Bed crown

Fans of Four in a Bed will be able to see some faces from the county next week.

Town's starring role in TV drama

Town's starring role in TV drama

Onlookers have been out in force trying to grab a sneak peek of a crime-writing drama.

Major search for 'lone toddler' ends

Major search for 'lone toddler' ends

Police have concluded a major search involving the force helicopter after little girl was reportedly seen wandering along a busy road alone.

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Yobs smash up bridge the day after it opens

Yobs smash up bridge the day after it opens

A pedestrian bridge was smashed up the day after it was installed in what has been described as "sickening vandalism".

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Fundraiser to be held after man collapsed and died in pub

Fundraiser to be held after man collapsed and died in pub

A sponsored walk is taking place to raise money for a defibrillator after a much-loved regular collapsed and died in a pub.

New Year party headliner announced

New Year party headliner announced

A popular band will play a celebration DJ set at an amusement park.

Robbie Williams recalls £3 Kent gig

Robbie Williams recalls £3 Kent gig

A former Take That star has taken fans on a trip down memory lane when he shared a poster from a Kent gig.

Police continue searching for missing mum

Police continue searching for missing mum

A mum-of-five is still missing more than a week after she was last seen.

Buses diverted following repeat attacks

Buses diverted following repeat attacks

Arriva have diverted more services after missiles were thrown at buses in a housing estate.

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P&O threatened with strike action in sickness policy dispute

P&O threatened with strike action in sickness policy dispute

Ferry firm has been told union will ballot members over industrial action in dispute over newly introduced sickness policy.

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Fire breaks out near flats

Fire breaks out near flats

Firefighters and police were called out to block of flats after fire outside the building.

Asbestos fears at former bingo hall

Asbestos fears at former bingo hall

Surveyors are assessing whether a prominent former bingo hall contains asbestos as calls to turn it into a theatre grow.

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Pensioner targeted by rogue trader

Pensioner targeted by rogue trader

Police warn people to be on their guard after a pensioner was targeted by a suspected rogue trader.

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Delays after lorry sheds load of soil

Delays after lorry sheds load of soil

Motorist heading to work this morning will face delays after a lorry shed its load of soil after overturning at a busy roundabout.

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An offer you're going to likey

An offer you're going to likey

Organisers of ITV's popular dating show, Take Me Out, are offering tickets to be in the audience - and they're free.

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