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Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Eager customers grabbed a trolley and joined the queue ahead of the opening of a new discount store.

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Where you can park your car for free in Kent this Christmas

Where you can park your car for free in Kent this Christmas

Some councils across Kent will offer free parking during the Christmas period to help draw in shoppers and support local businesses.

‘As I looked down the road rubbish was being redistributed to front gardens’

‘As I looked down the road rubbish was being redistributed to front gardens’

We all hate folk who litter, but when the wind blows and we put out our recycling, we only compound the problem.

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Abandoned Pontins site still ‘in limbo’ one year after sudden closure

Abandoned Pontins site still ‘in limbo’ one year after sudden closure

The future of an abandoned seaside holiday park is still in “limbo” with bosses showing no signs of reopening the site.

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‘It’s devastating for our town’

‘It’s devastating for our town’

A do-not-swim warning at one of Kent’s most popular beaches is “nothing short of devastating”, say furious residents.

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Plans unveiled for huge solar park off M20

Plans unveiled for huge solar park off M20

Plans for up to 30,000 solar panels in the green belt have been proposed but residents fear it could “set a precedent” for building in the area.

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The criminals locked up in November

The criminals locked up in November

Here are just some of the criminals, including murderers, gun smugglers, paedophiles, thieves and violent offenders who were locked up this month.

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Mum-of-two wins £1k on kmfm just in time for Christmas

Mum-of-two wins £1k on kmfm just in time for Christmas

One lucky kmfm listener has won £1,000 in kmfm’s final Thousand Pound Friday of the year.

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How Kent MPs voted in assisted dying debate

How Kent MPs voted in assisted dying debate

A total of 10 Kent MPs voted against today’s assisted dying bill as it was passed in the House of Commons – while eight supported it.

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Man suffers leg injuries after incident at town centre bar

Man suffers leg injuries after incident at town centre bar

A man suffered leg injuries following a ruckus at a town centre bar.

Hunt for van driver after cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Hunt for van driver after cyclist injured in hit-and-run

Police are hunting a van driver after a cyclist knocked over in a hit-and-run was taken to hospital.

Woman dies after ‘unexplained medical incident’

Woman dies after ‘unexplained medical incident’

Two men have been released without charge after a woman died following an “unexplained medical incident”.

Woman found dead at beach

Woman found dead at beach

A body has been found at a beach after police were called to reports of concern for a woman.

Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell has unveiled when its newest Kent store is set to open its restaurant doors.

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Iconic sea stack loved by selfie-takers collapses

Iconic sea stack loved by selfie-takers collapses

An eye-catching “keyhole” sea stack which selfie-takers would pose next to has crumbled into the sea.

Man subjected children to ‘most horrific and traumatic offences’

Man subjected children to ‘most horrific and traumatic offences’

A paedophile found with 226 indecent images of children and who caused a child to watch a sexual act has been jailed for his “vile actions”.

Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

Police are hunting a convicted paedophile who was caught twice by vigilante groups posing as young girls after an alleged breach in Kent.

Drug dealer found hiding in girlfriend’s wardrobe during police raid

Drug dealer found hiding in girlfriend’s wardrobe during police raid

Police found a drug dealer hiding in his girlfriend's walk-in wardrobe after tracking a taxi booking to her home.

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Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a car was allegedly driven dangerously at high speed on the M20 with no lights on.

Probe launched after train derails

Probe launched after train derails

An investigation has been launched after a train derailed in what authorities have described as a “low-speed” incident.

Gregg Wallace shares message with fans amid historic misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace shares message with fans amid historic misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace has released a video message after it was revealed he would be stepping away from his MasterChef role following misconduct allegations.

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

A Kent crossing had to be closed and police called after a car crashed into the central reservation.

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

We could learn a lot from the octopus, says columnist Melissa Todd, who believes the clever, curious and creative creature could outlive us all.

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Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Make the most of the festive season with our pick of fantastic family events every weekend from now until Christmas.

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Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Three Kent MPs have confirmed they will vote in favour of today’s assisted dying bill, while five will oppose it - with several yet to decide.

Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss potential major changes for Kent councils and Reform UK winning its first KCC seat.

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

A heartbroken family say the life of their “beloved” pet Yorkshire terrier was “tragically cut short” after being hit by a vehicle on a golf course.

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Plans revealed for Kent’s first-ever drag racing track

Plans revealed for Kent’s first-ever drag racing track

Plans are in motion to create the county’s first-ever drag racing track, where vehicles will hit top speeds well over 100mph.

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Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

A popular buffet restaurant has been told to clean up its act after food hygiene inspectors found rat holes and droppings.

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