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Kent's 'broken' housing market

Kent's 'broken' housing market

More than 7,000 homes have been empty for at least six months amid a national shortage.

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Cutter could be recalled from Med to tackle migrant crisis

Cutter could be recalled from Med to tackle migrant crisis

The Home Secretary is considering bringing back one of Border Force's cutters posted in the Mediterranean to deal with Kent's growing migrant crisis.

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Power cut to last 8 hours

Power cut to last 8 hours

Engineers are fixing a broken underground cable which has caused a power cut since 5am this morning.

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Have Kent panto producers done it again?

Have Kent panto producers done it again?

The county's biggest theatre has produced a recordbreaking panto for years, but as this year's opens we ask: have they done it again?

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Footbridge reopens after replacement

Footbridge reopens after replacement

Students and commuters are feeling the benefits of a newly replaced footbridge which opened this week.

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Double arrest after car chase ends in crash

Double arrest after car chase ends in crash

Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been arrested after a stolen car overturned during a police chase.

No-deal Brexit to cause 'major disruption' through Kent

No-deal Brexit to cause 'major disruption' through Kent

MPs are warning of a "real prospect" of major disruption in Kent if Britain leaves the EU without a deal due to the impact on ports and motorways.

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A Dickensian Christmas comes to town

A Dickensian Christmas comes to town

Costumed characters, parades and guaranteed snowfall are on offer when the annual Dickensian Christmas Festival returns.

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Festive flicks to enjoy as a family

Festive flicks to enjoy as a family

There are some festive movies on offer at family-friendly screenings in Kent this weekend.

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Death of mum, 41, sparks call for more help for homeless

Death of mum, 41, sparks call for more help for homeless

A charity is calling for more medical help for rough sleepers after a homeless mum-of-three collapsed on the street and died.

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Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit in Kent

A non-festive treat is on offer as a special exhibition about Beatrix Potter and her books is staged by the National Trust.

Debut for first transgender angler

Debut for first transgender angler

A history-making woman helped the England Ladies team to third place at the World Shore Fishing Championships.

New superstore opens its doors

New superstore opens its doors

A long-awaited Sainsbury's has welcomed its first customers.

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Station's £1.4m revamp to begin

Station's £1.4m revamp to begin

A long-awaited £1.4 million refurbishment of a railway station is set to begin.

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Take Me Out seats denied twice

Take Me Out seats denied twice

A family were turned away from a popular dating show despite twice being promised entry.

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The changing faces of city centre church

The changing faces of city centre church

Pictures of a church built in 1853 where a shopping centre now stands.

The changing faces of city centre church

The changing faces of city centre church

Pictures of a church built in 1853 where a shopping centre now stands.

Waterside flats project in doubt

Waterside flats project in doubt

More than 100 jobs could be at risk as the fate of a £57 million development hangs in the balance.

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Hundreds left without power

Hundreds left without power

Engineers are fighting to restore power to two postcodes left cut off for more than a day.

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Murder of aviation expert remains a mystery 10 years on

Murder of aviation expert remains a mystery 10 years on

Family and friends of an aviation expert who was murdered 10 years ago are still holding out hope the mysterious case can be solved.

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Two migrant boats in one morning

Two migrant boats in one morning

Two more suspected migrant incidents have happened on either side of the Channel.

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Villagers' year-long campaign pays off

Villagers' year-long campaign pays off

Kent County Council has been advised to drop proposals for a sand quarry in a quiet village.

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Christmas shoppers to get free parking

Christmas shoppers to get free parking

The consortium behind a major regeneration project has announced it will offer a day of free parking for Christmas shoppers.

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Child abuser jailed for 15 years

Child abuser jailed for 15 years

A man who subjected a young girl to devastating sexual abuse has been jailed.

Students' Union fails in bid to block controversial quest speaker from talking on campus

Students' Union fails in bid to block controversial quest speaker from talking on campus

A university is allowing an outspoken YouTuber to speak despite claims it could 'incite racial and religious hatred'.

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Crews tackle flat fire

Crews tackle flat fire

Police have sealed off a town centre street as fire crews tackle a blaze in a first floor flat.

Wanted man arrested

Wanted man arrested

Police arrest man who featured on their most-wanted list.

Children risk becoming 'narrow minded' if withdrawn from RE lessons

Children risk becoming 'narrow minded' if withdrawn from RE lessons

Parents should not have the right to withdraw children from religious education (RE) lessons at school, according to faith representatives in Kent.

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Britain's oldest gorilla dies

Britain's oldest gorilla dies

Keepers at a Kent animal park are mourning the death of a 57-year-old gorilla who was hand raised.

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Temporary supermarket set to open after fire

Temporary supermarket set to open after fire

Shoppers will be able to use an interim supermarket after a fire destroyed the main store earlier this month.

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