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McDonald's to close for four weeks

McDonald's to close for four weeks

A busy McDonald's restaurant will close for one month to undergo a six-figure sum renovation.

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Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

Woman 'raped and murdered by uncle'

A man accused of kidnapping and raping his niece before padlocking her in a deep freeze was found in a Kent hotel with the keys, a court heard.

Hug but no help as troubled firm turns away youngsters

Hug but no help as troubled firm turns away youngsters

There are fears for dozens of apprenticeships after trainees were turned away from a centre following the collapse of construction giant Carillion.

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Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

Reservoir granted drought permit after low water levels

A reservoir serving hundreds of thousands of people is allowed to take water from rivers after reporting exceptionally low levels.

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Tributes to ‘model of kindness’ former MP

Tributes to ‘model of kindness’ former MP

A long-serving MP sacked by Margaret Thatcher after he refused to accept reductions in the size of the Royal Navy has died.

Police arrest man after knuckle duster find

Police arrest man after knuckle duster find

Police officers have arrested a man on suspicion on money laundering and having a knuckle duster.

Suspected shoe thief caught on temple CCTV

Suspected shoe thief caught on temple CCTV

A woman who was caught on camera apparently stealing shoes from a Sikh temple went free after the victim declined to press charges.

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Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

Man denies killing grandfather at harbour

A man will stand trial after pleading not guilty to the manslaughter of a grandfather found dead at a harbour.

Pep&Co to open in Poundland stores across Kent

Pep&Co to open in Poundland stores across Kent

Discount retailer Poundland is targeting the fashion industry after announcing it will stock clothing lines at a number of its stores.

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Precious 11th Century tapestry should go on show in Kent

Precious 11th Century tapestry should go on show in Kent

The magnificent Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman Conquest, could be on its way to Britain, leading to calls for it to be displayed in Kent.

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Warning after schoolgirl approached at bus stop

Warning after schoolgirl approached at bus stop

A school has warned parents after one of its female students was "persistently" approached at a bus stop.

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Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

Teachers in hoax 'meteorite' claim

A school has admitted a story about a meteorite hitting its grounds was a hoax.

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Man and dogs rescued from mudbank

Man and dogs rescued from mudbank

A lifeboat crew has plucked a wildfowler and his two dogs to safety after a rising tide trapped them on mud.

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Air ambulance scrambled to help man

Air ambulance scrambled to help man

Emergency services including police, firefighters and air ambulance crews spent two hours helping a man who suffered a "medical incident".

Kent MP put in charge of loneliness

Kent MP put in charge of loneliness

Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a Kent MP to carry on the work of murdered MP Jo Cox to help the lonely.

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Warnings for snow, wind and ice cancelled

Warnings for snow, wind and ice cancelled

Weather warnings issued by forecaster for snow, wind and ice have now been cancelled for Kent.

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Fancy snapping up this modernised flat for £45k?

Fancy snapping up this modernised flat for £45k?

This flat - complete with fitted kitchen - could be yours... for the price of a BMW sports car. Here's how to snap it up...

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BBC's Flog It set to film in the county

BBC's Flog It set to film in the county

Do you have a hidden gem? It's time to dig it out as popular BBC antiques show Flog It will hold a free valuation day in the county.

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Electric car charge points call

Electric car charge points call

Every newly-built house should have an electric car charging point, say councillors.

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Homeowners facing 'scandalous' charges

Homeowners facing 'scandalous' charges

Tens of thousands of people who own houses and flats across Kent are being forced to pay rising fees connected to their properties.

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'It hurt to stand up'

'It hurt to stand up'

A man who was so overweight it hurt his knees and ankles has won an award after shedding nine-and-a-half stone.

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Serial shoplifter back in jail after 278th conviction

Serial shoplifter back in jail after 278th conviction

A one-woman crimewave who admits she enjoys shoplifting has again been jailed after notching up her 278th conviction.

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Town hotspot for exodus of Londoners

Town hotspot for exodus of Londoners

A council leader has called for more measures to cut the number of Londoners being rehoused in his Kent borough.

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Cash and jewellery stolen in burglary

Cash and jewellery stolen in burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported burglary of cash and jewellery.

Man arrested after child woken by burglar

Man arrested after child woken by burglar

A man has been arrested after an intruder was reportedly forced to flee when he walked into a young girl's bedroom and was startled by her screams.

TV catches fire

TV catches fire

A householder was treated for smoke inhalation after a television in their flat went up in flames.

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Man accused of causing explosion

Man accused of causing explosion

Police have charged a Kent following a town centre blast that injured 30 people.

President told to 'Get a grip'

President told to 'Get a grip'

Calls for the UK to do more to help France police their borders have been dismissed by a Kent MP.

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First brewery in 80 years

First brewery in 80 years

A part of Kent without a brewery since the 1930s now has one as part of attempts to preserve the industry.

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Thief struck during church service

Thief struck during church service

A man pinched bank cards belonging to two women during a church service and used them to buy cigarettes from three different outlets.

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