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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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Plans for homes on farmland approved

Plans for homes on farmland approved

Plans to convert old farmland into homes in a village have been accepted.

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Over 150k lorries dodge crossing charges

Over 150k lorries dodge crossing charges

Nearly 3,000 foreign lorries are avoiding paying charges at the Dartford Crossing every week, according to newly uncovered figures.

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Uni security officer gets surprise Christmas call

Uni security officer gets surprise Christmas call

A security officer known as 'Mummy Kik' has received the latest present from kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas.

Corbyn tables no-confidence motion in Prime Minister

Corbyn tables no-confidence motion in Prime Minister

Jeremy Corbyn is submitting a motion of no-confidence in the Prime Minister after her decision to delay a meaningful vote on her Brexit deal.

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Two arrested after police chase

Two arrested after police chase

Two people have been arrested after a helicopter was called in to help search for a reportedly stolen vehicle.

Top recycling towns revealed

Top recycling towns revealed

The best and worst areas for recycling in Kent have been unveiled.

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A sproutacular record attempt

A sproutacular record attempt

Staff at a vegetable firm will try to break the world record for the most Brussels sprouts eaten in one minute.

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Haulage boss locked up for smuggling

Haulage boss locked up for smuggling

A freight business owner has been jailed for trying to sneak 2,000 kilos of tobacco into the UK in a bid to evade nearly half a million pounds in tax.

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Zip-line claim for student who broke back thrown out

Zip-line claim for student who broke back thrown out

A former student has failed in her bid to sue a council after she fractured her back while riding a zip-wire in a children’s play area.

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