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'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

'Underground houses are the future - we won't stop until it's approved'

The developer behind plans for a "Hollywood Hills-style" underground house says he won't give up until his project sees the light of day.

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Mum’s delight after winning kmfm’s ‘Best Year Ever’

Mum’s delight after winning kmfm’s ‘Best Year Ever’

An expectant mother is celebrating after scooping a prize of just over £2,000 in a kmfm competition.

Missing teen found safe and well

Missing teen found safe and well

A 14-year-old boy who was reported missing nearly two weeks ago has been found safe and well.

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‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

A female peacock has become a local celebrity after a Facebook profile was set up for her after being spotted “ruling the roost” at a housing estate.

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'No timeframe' for reopening busy road damaged by landslide

'No timeframe' for reopening busy road damaged by landslide

A council has said there is no timeframe for when a busy road may reopen after it was damaged in a landslide.

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‘Dangerous’ teen jailed after fatal alley stabbing

‘Dangerous’ teen jailed after fatal alley stabbing

A teenager who said he carried a knife for his own protection has been jailed for more than 10 years for fatally stabbing another teen.

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Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Vape users welcome ban on disposables – but traders fear impact

Government plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes have been welcomed by vapers but businesses fear it’s not the best way of tackling their use by kids.

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Two-car crash and ‘oil spillage’ sparks heavy traffic on major route

Two-car crash and ‘oil spillage’ sparks heavy traffic on major route

A busy dual-carriageway has been blocked after a two-car crash.

Driver admits causing colleague’s death after fatal ambulance crash

Driver admits causing colleague’s death after fatal ambulance crash

A 45-year-old ambulance driver has pleaded guilty to causing death by driving carelessly after his colleague was killed in a crash.

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‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

‘If we had a safe crossing there wouldn’t have been a fatality...’

Residents are stepping up calls for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly man was killed at a “hazardous” junction used by 20,000 vehicles per day.

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Asylum seekers to move into former dyslexia centre

Asylum seekers to move into former dyslexia centre

A former dyslexia centre is to be turned into a home for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, it has been announced.

Two men stabbed on seafront

Two men stabbed on seafront

Detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after two men were stabbed.

Manslaughter retrial after four people drowned crossing Channel in small boat

Manslaughter retrial after four people drowned crossing Channel in small boat

Jurors in the retrial of a man accused of manslaughter following the deaths of four people in the Channel have been told to ignore "strong emotions".

Family firm shuts after 26 years amid cost-of-living crisis

Family firm shuts after 26 years amid cost-of-living crisis

A family firm renowned for its bright yellow vans has made the “emotional decision” to shut down after 26 years in business.

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Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

A cocktail bar which was believed to be the first business in Kent to accept cryptocurrency could now be transformed into a convenience store.

‘Cash-strapped council putting road repairs on hold will only add to backlog’

‘Cash-strapped council putting road repairs on hold will only add to backlog’

All but the most urgent road repair schemes in Kent are to be suspended amid KCC’s cash crisis – but Paul Francis says it will lead to more problems.

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How busy are Kent’s libraries?

How busy are Kent’s libraries?

We sent our reporter to see how popular some of the county’s libraries are.

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Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

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Road closed as man on roof taken unwell

Road closed as man on roof taken unwell

Concerns for the welfare of a man who reportedly climbed on a building’s roof prompted a heavy emergency response and the closure of a main route.

Trains at standstill after electrical failure – with long delays expected

Trains at standstill after electrical failure – with long delays expected

High-speed services have been brought to a standstill due to electrical supply issues

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Man’s body found in car

Man’s body found in car

Police have confirmed a man’s body has been discovered in a car.

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Eight fire engines tackled a blaze that broke out at a property last night.

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Part of a busy motorway had to shut while emergency crews dealt with a vehicle fire, causing long queues for commuters.

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‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

A crackdown on “intimidating” beggars will see wardens dish out £100 fines – but those in genuine need fear they might be caught in the crossfire.

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Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Plans reveal a Grade II-listed pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be closed and converted into a residential property.

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Landlord loses licence after three officers attacked

Landlord loses licence after three officers attacked

The landlord of a pub that allowed underage drinking and crime and disorder has been removed following a licence review leaving him £9k in debt.

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Nursery drops from ‘good’ rating to ‘inadequate’

Nursery drops from ‘good’ rating to ‘inadequate’

Ofsted has rated a nursery “inadequate” after inspectors concluded “children’s safety and security cannot be assured”.

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Thieving carer told to pay back every penny – or go to prison

Thieving carer told to pay back every penny – or go to prison

A carer who stole thousands of pounds from people with learning disabilities has been ordered to repay every penny – or go to prison.

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‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

Taxpayers will have to foot the bill after developers won an appeal to build more than 40 homes on farmland in a ‘tranquil’ community.

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Carpenter threatened to stab man in street

Carpenter threatened to stab man in street

A carpenter pulled a knife out of his waistband and threatened to stab a man, claiming he had been robbed by him just weeks before.

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