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County braced for April showers after wetter than average March

County braced for April showers after wetter than average March

Forecasters are warning of further “unsettled” weather over the next few days with sunny spells matched with increasingly strong winds.

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Residents divided over ‘degrading’ McDonald’s plan opposite GP surgery

Residents divided over ‘degrading’ McDonald’s plan opposite GP surgery

Plans to build a new fast food takeaway on the site of a town’s former bank has split opinion among neighbours who fear traffic and litter problems.

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Long delays clear on Crossing approach after ‘police incident’

Long delays clear on Crossing approach after ‘police incident’

Large queues which formed on the approach to the Dartford Tunnel have now cleared following an earlier incident.

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Thug with ‘violent temper’ strangled girlfriend with ripped-up t-shirt

Thug with ‘violent temper’ strangled girlfriend with ripped-up t-shirt

A 27-year-old man who said he “lost control” when he attacked his partner on two occasions has been sent to prison.

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Disability campaigner, 12, slams decision to ‘erase’ children like himself from school photos

Disability campaigner, 12, slams decision to ‘erase’ children like himself from school photos

A young campaigner and wheelchair-user has described a photographer’s decision to omit children like himself from a school photo as “hurtful”.

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Flying taxis, free dogs and double glazing: Did you fall for these April Fools Day hoaxes?

Flying taxis, free dogs and double glazing: Did you fall for these April Fools Day hoaxes?

From flying cars to free dogs and double glazing, we reveal the best April Fools Day pranks across Kent. How many did you fall for?

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Building homes around UK’s oldest sauna ‘will ruin tranquil area’

Building homes around UK’s oldest sauna ‘will ruin tranquil area’

There are fears nine new homes proposed to sit alongside a Finnish sauna built for the 1948 British Olympics will destroy the area’s tranquillity.

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‘How much trauma do I have to go through before they listen?'

‘How much trauma do I have to go through before they listen?'

A woman told she would never have children gave birth to a stillborn boy after her pregnancy was missed on an ultrasound.

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Kent’s best pubs for a pint revealed

Kent’s best pubs for a pint revealed

Judges have crowned an array of Kent pubs for their great beer in the coveted Campaign for Real Ale awards.

‘Zoo revamp project is our last chance to get this right’

‘Zoo revamp project is our last chance to get this right’

A zoo under financial strain is proposing to upgrade its facilities and bring in a number of endangered species in the hope of securing its future.

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1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

More than 1,000 homes could be built on a sprawling school site after teachers announced plans to relocate.

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‘My dog warns me when I’m about to collapse - he’s given me my life back’

‘My dog warns me when I’m about to collapse - he’s given me my life back’

A mum who collapsed every time she stood up after developing a viral condition says a medical detection dog means she can leave the house again.

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The vehicle most likely to be stolen in Kent revealed

The vehicle most likely to be stolen in Kent revealed

Nearly 2,500 vehicles were stolen in Kent last year and new figures have revealed which make and model are the most popular.

Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

Tributes paid after death of influential UK radio executive

Tributes are pouring in for former radio executive Paul Chantler, who has died aged 64.

Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

A grotty railway station underpass plagued with litter, flooding and graffiti is set to undergo a £5,000 facelift.

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New plans for abandoned M&Co site as nursery set to move in

New plans for abandoned M&Co site as nursery set to move in

Fresh plans for an empty M&Co shop have emerged - but the move has disappointed some who say the site should become a cinema again.

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We tried a goat encounter experience – a must for animal lovers

We tried a goat encounter experience – a must for animal lovers

We sent reporter Charlotte Phillips to experience some one-on-one time with some of the goats at a sanctuary which is home to more than 100.

Nearly 5,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 2024

Nearly 5,000 asylum seekers cross Channel in 2024

This year nearly 5,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel to the UK according to the latest figures, with 349 arriving people just yesterday.

M20 reopens following crash and oil spill

M20 reopens following crash and oil spill

Two lanes have reopened on the M20 following a crash and oil spill.

'Controlled parking zone would kill my business - I would 100% close'

'Controlled parking zone would kill my business - I would 100% close'

Fears are growing some high street firms will end up closing if a council presses ahead with “vindictive” new parking measures.

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Duo turn backs on London to open trendy new wine bar in Kent

Duo turn backs on London to open trendy new wine bar in Kent

A MasterChef finalist and a culinary connoisseur who worked under Jamie Oliver have turned their back on the capital in favour of Kent.

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‘I stole from Waitrose because I was on sick leave and had no money’

‘I stole from Waitrose because I was on sick leave and had no money’

A woman who stole more than £500 worth of alcohol from Waitrose claimed she was desperate for cash because she was on sick leave.

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Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

A village is set to get its first fish and chips shop after the successful conversion of a Grade II-listed pub into a convenience store and takeaway.

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The criminals locked up in March

The criminals locked up in March

Here are just some of the criminals including drug smugglers, fraudsters, sex offenders, thieves and thugs who committed crimes this month.

Women’s safety ‘at risk’ after taxi drivers refuse short, cashless journeys

Women’s safety ‘at risk’ after taxi drivers refuse short, cashless journeys

Taxi drivers are being accused of refusing fares when the journeys are too short and cashless, leaving people stranded.

Major new poll reveals which Kent seats Labour are set to win

Major new poll reveals which Kent seats Labour are set to win

The Conservatives could be reduced to just six MPs in Kent at the General Election, a major new poll has found.

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End of an era as ferry service makes ‘emotional’ final crossing

End of an era as ferry service makes ‘emotional’ final crossing

People have said their final goodbyes to a ferry link which ran for the last time today.

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Gran, 93, makes ‘miracle recovery’ after being reunited with dog in hospital

Gran, 93, makes ‘miracle recovery’ after being reunited with dog in hospital

A 93-year-old grandmother who suffered a fall has made a “miraculous recovery” – after being reunited with her beloved dog in hospital.

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Danny Dyer to play in celebrity charity football match in Kent

Danny Dyer to play in celebrity charity football match in Kent

Danny Dyer will again play in a special celebrity match to raise money for a disabled children’s charity.

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Road taped off as fire crews called out

Road taped off as fire crews called out

A residential road has been blocked after firefighters were called to a property.

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