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Fire safety defects in housing development to be rectified

Fire safety defects in housing development to be rectified

Work has started on fire-proofing homes three years after a fire ravaged the development.

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Homelessness has 'reached crisis point'

Homelessness has 'reached crisis point'

A leading charity has said homeless figures are “shocking”, as almost 5,000 people were revealed to be without a permanent roof over their heads.

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'I'm upset about the situation but where am I supposed to go'

'I'm upset about the situation but where am I supposed to go'

Rubbish has been left strewn across the graveyard which was used as a 'refuge' for homeless people.

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Mum's disgust at mould seen at children's venue

Mum's disgust at mould seen at children's venue

Mothers are vowing never to take their children back to a play centre after pictures emerged of suspected black mould on its walls and ceilings.

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“Our little family of four has been shattered but you have to carry on”

“Our little family of four has been shattered but you have to carry on”

The sister of a man who committed suicide in 2014 has shared her family's story in a new film to help men like her brother.

The Hendrix Weekend starts today

The Hendrix Weekend starts today

A weekend celebrating the legacy of Jimi Hendrix and Kent's Noel Redding kicks off today.

What will Brexit mean for Santa?

What will Brexit mean for Santa?

While everyone worries about the impact Brexit has on business and traffic, one MP has been asked to make sure Christmas remains unaffected.

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Election expert was used to beat Ukip, court hears

Election expert was used to beat Ukip, court hears

A top election expert was working for Craig Mackinlay in his campaign to win despite claiming she had nothing to do with it, a court has been told.

80-year-old in life-threatening condition after car overturns

80-year-old in life-threatening condition after car overturns

The health of a woman who was in a car crash yesterday has deteriorated.

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Man arrested after 'paedophile hunter' sting

Man arrested after 'paedophile hunter' sting

A 48-year-old man has been released on bail after a video emerged of him being caught by so-called paedophile hunters.

P&O Ferries to make 'more than 50 redundancies'

P&O Ferries to make 'more than 50 redundancies'

More than 50 jobs are on the line at P&O Ferries after the firm has confirmed it is outsourcing the running on its on-board shops.

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Three vehicle crash closes part of M2

Three vehicle crash closes part of M2

Two cars and a van have crashed on the motorway.

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Bad weather delays reopening of road

Bad weather delays reopening of road

Eight months of traffic hell is to be dragged out even further after the reopening of a main road was delayed by bad weather.

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People smugglers jailed after danger crossings

People smugglers jailed after danger crossings

Two men are in prison for bringing illegal immigrants across the sea on dinghies.

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Thug jailed after knuckleduster attack

Thug jailed after knuckleduster attack

A thug who viciously attacked another man outside a bar with a knuckleduster has been jailed for more than six years.

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Sing away your icy troubles with Spready Mercury

Sing away your icy troubles with Spready Mercury

David Plowie, Basil Salty and Gritty Rascal are set to rescue the county from slippery conditions as newly-named gritters take to the roads.

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Council HQ branded 'fire trap'

Council HQ branded 'fire trap'

A building housing 1,100 council staff has been compared to something similar to a rough Chinese portacabin.

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Nuns' bid to open new convent and school

Nuns' bid to open new convent and school

A religious order is hoping to set up a convent in the centre of Folkestone - equipped with a 20 place pre-school.

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Coronation Street star Sally's ready for panto - oh yes she is!

Coronation Street star Sally's ready for panto - oh yes she is!

As Kent panto prepares for curtain up, Coronation Street & Loose Women star Sally Lindsay talks about her love for Christmas and Canterbury.

Black Friday deals warning

Black Friday deals warning

Shoppers are being urged to be savvy about Black Friday deals that might not be as good as they seem.

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Council's £200k fine was 'significant result'

Council's £200k fine was 'significant result'

A lawyer acting for Kent County Council has hailed the size of a £200,000 fine dished out to the authority after asbestos was found at a school.

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Condom found on floor at KFC

Condom found on floor at KFC

A fast food chain has apologised after a diner made a grim discovery at one of its restaurants.

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Pedestrian hit by lorry

Pedestrian hit by lorry

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry in a village.

Council puts £4,500 into park bin

Council puts £4,500 into park bin

A council is "hopeful" a high-tech bin worth thousands will be replaced by Christmas after it was destroyed by fire.

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Record numbers visit England's oldest church

Record numbers visit England's oldest church

More than 10,000 visitors have made their way to one of the country's most important historical landmarks this year.

CCTV released after shop thefts

CCTV released after shop thefts

Police investigating a series of shoplifting offences have issued CCTV of several people they wish to speak to.

Partner's heartfelt plea six weeks after he last spoke to missing mum

Partner's heartfelt plea six weeks after he last spoke to missing mum

The boyfriend of Sarah Wellgreen has made another appeal for information six weeks after he last spoke to her.

MP calls for second referendum

MP calls for second referendum

Damian Collins has become the first Tory MP in Kent to call for a second referendum or general election, saying he would rather that than no-deal.

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Where to see Santa this Christmas

Where to see Santa this Christmas

Santa's busy in the run-up to Christmas, visiting grottos across Kent. Here's our guide to where to see him:

Two killed as they helped driver in A20 crash

Two killed as they helped driver in A20 crash

Two men who had come to help the driver of an overturned car were killed in a collision which closed the A20 for more than 12 hours.

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