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B&M confirms opening date for new branch

B&M confirms opening date for new branch

An opening date has been confirmed for the opening of a new B&M store inside a disused Wilko unit.

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King grants permission for boy’s burial at church

King grants permission for boy’s burial at church

The King has granted permission for the parents of William Brown to bury their son at the “perfect” place.

Bid for 141-home village estate turned down

Bid for 141-home village estate turned down

Plans for a historic village to grow by almost 150 homes have been refused after fears it would turn it ‘into a town'.

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Public warned as recovery of dead whale washed ashore delayed

Public warned as recovery of dead whale washed ashore delayed

A recovery mission to remove a “massive” dead whale which washed up on the shoreline has been hit by delays due to the storm.

Tip charges for DIY waste disposal scrapped

Tip charges for DIY waste disposal scrapped

Bathroom tiles, drainpipes and plasterboard can all be disposed of at the tip free of charge from December 31.

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The tiny Kent suburb named top UK property hotspot

The tiny Kent suburb named top UK property hotspot

A Kent suburb has topped a list of places in the country that have seen the biggest rise in people registering to buy a house in the past year.

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‘Severe disruption’ on high-speed line as tunnel floods

‘Severe disruption’ on high-speed line as tunnel floods

High-speed rail services will be "severely disrupted" for the rest of the day amid flooding in a tunnel under the River Thames.

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Ex-police officer accused of keeping warrant card and incapacitant spray

Ex-police officer accused of keeping warrant card and incapacitant spray

A former police officer will stand trial accused of keeping his warrant card and a can of PAVA incapacitant spray after leaving the force.

Met Office weather warning for whole of Kent as winds to hit 75mph

Met Office weather warning for whole of Kent as winds to hit 75mph

Gusts of up to 75mph are set to batter the coast as another yellow weather warning for wind has been issued.

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Village restaurant closes after 40 years

Village restaurant closes after 40 years

A popular village restaurant has shut with immediate effect and been flooded with messages of support.

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‘Everybody needs the loo – it is not right he has to suffer like this’

‘Everybody needs the loo – it is not right he has to suffer like this’

A wheelchair user has been left covered in cuts and bruises after waiting 14 months for a council to provide him with a disabled toilet.

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Historic Navy pub plot earmarked for flat block

Historic Navy pub plot earmarked for flat block

Plans have been put forward to transform the derelict plot of a pub with links to a historic pension pot for seamen into a large housing block.

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Review of 2023: Farewell Wilko, hello a host of newly minted millionaires

Review of 2023: Farewell Wilko, hello a host of newly minted millionaires

In the concluding part of our review of 2023, we look back at changes to our high streets and the tragedies which shocked our communities.

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The dumbest criminals of the year

The dumbest criminals of the year

From waving at CCTV to falling asleep on the job, we take a look at some of Kent’s most hapless criminals this year.

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‘There are loads of craters in our road – we’re at the end of our tether!’

‘There are loads of craters in our road – we’re at the end of our tether!’

Furious residents say they have reached the end of their tether as scores of “crater-sized” potholes continue to damage their cars.

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GP practice in special measures after whistleblowing concerns

GP practice in special measures after whistleblowing concerns

A medical centre which cares for thousands of patients has been downgraded to ‘Inadequate’ after serious failings were identified by inspectors.

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Survey aims to improve health and well-being for women

Survey aims to improve health and well-being for women

People are being urged to take part in a new initiative launched to help put more support in place for women and young girls.

Yobs target community library phone box for second time in weeks

Yobs target community library phone box for second time in weeks

A phone box transformed into a children’s bookshelf was attacked by vandals just hours after repairs were made following a previous incident.

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50 customers evacuated from pub as two-car collision severs gas pipe

50 customers evacuated from pub as two-car collision severs gas pipe

A retired firefighter rushed into action when a car crash outside a pub severed a gas pipe.

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Toiletry thief pinched £200 from pensioner in bank queue

Toiletry thief pinched £200 from pensioner in bank queue

A serial thief who stole money from an elderly man standing in line at the bank has appeared in court.

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Protester pulled back after waving placard in front of trail hunt horses

Protester pulled back after waving placard in front of trail hunt horses

Footage shows the moment a protester was held back after waving a placard in front of horses during a Boxing Day parade.

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Scaffolding collapse: Near-miss for traders after storm disruption

Scaffolding collapse: Near-miss for traders after storm disruption

An investigation is underway after a heavy portion of scaffolding came crashing down on a town square amid bad weather battering the county.

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‘Massive’ whale washes up on shore

‘Massive’ whale washes up on shore

Scientists are investigating what caused the death of a huge 30 ft whale found washed up on the shore by a family out walking their dog.

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First look at new 2024 commemorative coins

First look at new 2024 commemorative coins

Five new commemorative coins have been released by the Royal Mint for 2024.

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Police probe after ‘£7,000 ring snatched from jewellers’

Police probe after ‘£7,000 ring snatched from jewellers’

A police probe has been launched and CCTV images released after a £7,000 ring was reportedly stolen

Kent’s vinyl stores see ‘best year yet’ as sales reach highest level since 1990

Kent’s vinyl stores see ‘best year yet’ as sales reach highest level since 1990

Bosses at independent record stores across the county say they are seeing a year-on-year rise in demand for vinyl.

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'Someone will be hurt by crumbling shopfronts'

'Someone will be hurt by crumbling shopfronts'

Concerns have been raised after a shopfront sign crashed to the ground, with fears that bricks and tiles could fall on a passerby.

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Woman arrested after man stabbed

Woman arrested after man stabbed

A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed at a residential property.

Trio arrested after ruckus outside bar

Trio arrested after ruckus outside bar

Three men were arrested after reports of a Christmas Eve ruckus outside a bar.

Pictures show huge rock fall near popular beaches

Pictures show huge rock fall near popular beaches

A dog walker says he has been reminded to never walk under cliff faces after seeing the remains of a huge rock fall.

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