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The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

Fines for dumping household rubbish and other waste are set to more than double in the battle to tackle fly-tipping.

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Major £30m expansion of A&Es at two hospitals completed

Major £30m expansion of A&Es at two hospitals completed

A huge £30 million expansion of two hospital emergency departments has finally been completed this week after three years.

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Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

Frustrated shoppers have described accessing a Waitrose store as a nightmare after both lifts were closed in the car park.

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99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

Hundreds of Kent firms hope for Eurostar services to return amid claims its withdrawal has hit them in the pocket.

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Reports of indecent exposure on trains rises by 62%

Reports of indecent exposure on trains rises by 62%

Cases of indecent exposure on trains have risen by 62% over five years, worrying new figures show – with 11 incidents taking place in Kent.

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Mum of disabled twins wants Blue Badge rule change

Mum of disabled twins wants Blue Badge rule change

A mother of twins with cerebral palsy denied a Blue Blade owing to their age is calling on the government to rethink the application rules.

‘Council has kicked us out - but we're not moving!’

‘Council has kicked us out - but we're not moving!’

A Caribbean restaurant owner says he will not move despite being evicted amid a rent row with the council.

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‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

A new BBC documentary delves into the murder of Sarah Everard, revealing the moment officers found out killer Wayne Couzens was a fellow copper.

Ambulance patient dies after multi-vehicle smash

Ambulance patient dies after multi-vehicle smash

An ambulance patient has died after a multi-vehicle smash en route to hospital.

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

A major transport route is to close throughout the summer in a move which will be “very inconvenient” for thousands.

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Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

A cafe owner has spoken of his devastation after vandals trashed his popular high street business.

Drug dealers caught after ‘driving erratically’

Drug dealers caught after ‘driving erratically’

Two drug dealers who were pursued by police after being seen “driving erratically” have been locked up.

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‘It’s amazing what you find during a clear-up – faeces, bones and even a baby!’

‘It’s amazing what you find during a clear-up – faeces, bones and even a baby!’

This week, Secret Thinker reveals the weird, worrying and downright bizarre items he found during a recent clear-up outside a block of flats.

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Jury inquest to be held into construction site death of dad

Jury inquest to be held into construction site death of dad

A jury inquest will be held into the death of a dad who reportedly fell into an open manhole while working on a new-build estate construction site.

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First planned M25 full daytime closure sparks traffic chaos fears

First planned M25 full daytime closure sparks traffic chaos fears

In a move affecting millions, the M25 is set to have its first-ever planned full closure during the daytime.

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‘Just let us through’: Taxi drivers demand bus gate access

‘Just let us through’: Taxi drivers demand bus gate access

Taxi drivers are calling for access to a town centre bus gate as they face increased fares and difficult manoeuvres to avoid route.

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Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

Businesses are being urged to act this year ahead of a major change in landlines which will impact households too.

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Driver dies after car overturns and lands in water-filled ditch

Driver dies after car overturns and lands in water-filled ditch

A man in his 50s has died after the red Citroen he was driving came off the road and overturned in a water-filled ditch.

Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

Organisers of an art trail in one Kent town are making a last call for firms to sponsor a herd of colourful sheep.

‘Empty shops should be seen as opportunities, rather than mortal blows’

‘Empty shops should be seen as opportunities, rather than mortal blows’

The town centres which see the big empty department stores as opportunities rather than mortal blows will be the ones to survive.

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£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

Plans to transform an amusement arcade with adventure golf, reality darts, a four-storey soft play area and show bar have been revealed.

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Boy, 8, terrified as pupil held knife to his throat at school

Boy, 8, terrified as pupil held knife to his throat at school

An autistic boy who is “usually happy-go-lucky” was left shaken after another pupil held a knife to his throat in a primary school canteen.

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Thieving addict moving in with dad to ‘get in better position’

Thieving addict moving in with dad to ‘get in better position’

A car thief has told a court she’s moving back in with family to stay away from drugs and her ex-lover who she blames for her offending.

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‘We saved pub but villagers didn’t support us – now it could become house’

‘We saved pub but villagers didn’t support us – now it could become house’

A village’s last-remaining pub is set to close and could be turned into a house, with its landlords blaming a lack of support from locals.

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Play area closed as further landslide leaves town ‘falling apart’

Play area closed as further landslide leaves town ‘falling apart’

Concerns have been raised for children’s safety after another landslide forced a play area to be cordoned off in the latest incident to hit the town.

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A-road shut for hours after car overturns and ploughs into lake

A-road shut for hours after car overturns and ploughs into lake

Drivers faced lengthy delays on an A-road after a car left the dual carriageway and ploughed into a lake.

Difference in life expectancy between poor and rich in Kent revealed

Difference in life expectancy between poor and rich in Kent revealed

A new study has revealed the difference in life expectancy for people in Kent.

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Ninja Warrior launches tot section dubbed 'best soft play ever'

Ninja Warrior launches tot section dubbed 'best soft play ever'

A popular giant inflatable obstacle course is now available for one to four-year-olds to enjoy.

Kent council leaders urge government not to end hardship fund

Kent council leaders urge government not to end hardship fund

Council leaders are pressing the government to continue to fund a scheme that offers crucial support to those struggling with their household bills.

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Attack on cleaner forces closure of public toilets

Attack on cleaner forces closure of public toilets

A cleaner was reportedly pelted with plastic bottles and cans in a sustained assault forcing a council to close a public toilet early.

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