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The sun-trap beer garden at the end of a stunning canal-side walk

The sun-trap beer garden at the end of a stunning canal-side walk

We took in the sights and sounds of the Kent countryside before enjoying a locally brewed pint at one of the county’s hidden gems...

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Man dies after motorway crash

Man dies after motorway crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious crash involving two vehicles.

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Arrest after man ‘stamped’ on in town centre

Arrest after man ‘stamped’ on in town centre

An arrest has been made after a man was stamped on in a town centre attack.

Police get £1.5m to ramp up patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots

Police get £1.5m to ramp up patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots

The county’s police force is set to receive a share of a government pot targeted at increasing patrols in areas plagued by anti-social behaviour.

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Woman ‘repeatedly punched’ in alleged car assault near pub

Woman ‘repeatedly punched’ in alleged car assault near pub

A woman suffered serious facial injuries after an alleged assault inside a car by a driver who later crashed into a bollard and fled.

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Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Nine sheep savaged and killed in dog attack

Nine sheep savaged and killed in dog attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after nine sheep were attacked and killed.

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Kent hospital patients ‘delighted’ after visit from therapy pony

Kent hospital patients ‘delighted’ after visit from therapy pony

A therapy pony has visited a hospital as part of an ongoing drive to use animal therapy to boost patient recovery and experience.

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M20 reopens 24 hours after crash caused major diesel spill

M20 reopens 24 hours after crash caused major diesel spill

A motorway has reopened following a crash which saw a driver taken to hospital and 200 litres of diesel spill across the road.

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Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.

‘Faultless fine dining in the unlikeliest of places’

‘Faultless fine dining in the unlikeliest of places’

It might look unassuming, but this Indian restaurant was named best in the UK for its heavenly haute cuisine.

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Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

Inquest jury finds dad ‘intentionally’ stepped in front of lorry

An inquest held into the death of a former museum worker who “stepped in front of a lorry” outside a hospital has concluded.

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Paint brushes used to prepare food at 'dirty' one-star takeaway

Paint brushes used to prepare food at 'dirty' one-star takeaway

A ‘dirty’ Turkish takeaway has been given a one-star food hygiene rating – after officers found staff were using paint brushes to prepare food.

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Residents see red as ‘hideous’ road markings appear overnight

Residents see red as ‘hideous’ road markings appear overnight

Dazzling road markings branded “ugly and lurid” have left residents seeing red after appearing across a Kent town in the dead of night.

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NHS chief’s warning as junior doctors to strike for four days

NHS chief’s warning as junior doctors to strike for four days

There is set to be significant disruption to NHS services in the county as junior doctors strike for four days says a chief medical officer.

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Kent farmers to stage second protest

Kent farmers to stage second protest

Farmers are set to stage a second protest over market conditions after last week’s tractor convoy stunt.

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Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

Man ‘shot’ in leg with crossbow

A man was taken to hospital after it is believed he was shot in the leg by a small, black crossbow.

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Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.

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'We've got no choice but to hike parking charges'

'We've got no choice but to hike parking charges'

Leading councillors at a cash-strapped Kent authority say they have been left with “no choice” but to impose parking charge hikes.

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‘There are bound to be disturbing scenes in any Shakespeare play’

‘There are bound to be disturbing scenes in any Shakespeare play’

Warnings about disturbing scenes or subjects in plays or on TV is treating us like kids and should be banned, says Secret Thinker.

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Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

Man seriously injured after being ‘pushed down stairs’

A thug reportedly shoved a food delivery driver down a flight of concrete steps with such force he suffered multiple injuries.

Woman charged after £300 of sweets stolen from Co-op

Woman charged after £300 of sweets stolen from Co-op

Two suspected shoplifters have appeared in court after multiple thefts.

Huge sinkhole filled but concerns linger

Huge sinkhole filled but concerns linger

A sinkhole which suddenly appeared outside multiple homes near a school has now been fixed and the road fully reopened.

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School's safety petition aired before MPs after death of pupil, 10

School's safety petition aired before MPs after death of pupil, 10

A primary school’s petition for road safety measures to be introduced following the death of one of its pupil has been presented to Parliament.

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Man arrested after ‘frenzied’ attack in hospital

Man arrested after ‘frenzied’ attack in hospital

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after hospital staff were attacked.

Race cancelled as investigation into death of jockey, 25, continues

Race cancelled as investigation into death of jockey, 25, continues

A horse racing fixture has been cancelled following the death of a jockey at the course, after his horse bolted into a fence.

Don't miss our My Mum special this Mother's Day

Don't miss our My Mum special this Mother's Day

This March we will be publishing thousands of children's drawings in our fantastic My Mum Mother's Day specials - here's how to get your copy.

Missing teen is found

Missing teen is found

Police say a missing teenager who was last seen yesterday evening has now been found.

‘My daughter died and no one could reach me’

‘My daughter died and no one could reach me’

A great-grandmother was the last to know her daughter had been found dead because her landline had been wrongly disconnected for six weeks.

Abandoned golf course turned into luxury estate where homes cost £1.6m

Abandoned golf course turned into luxury estate where homes cost £1.6m

A long-abandoned golf course is being transformed into a luxury estate where the five-bed homes cost £1.6m.

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