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The movie map of Kent - have stars been filming near you?

The movie map of Kent - have stars been filming near you?

We look at the Kent castle turned into a Marvel villain base, and the county’s stately home used for a royal rendezvous - all in the name of cinema.

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‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

‘Dull and unwanted' tennis court could be used for sport sweeping the country

A “dull and unwanted” court abandoned for eight years could be used for padel tennis, the activity sweeping the country.

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

‘I was too embarrassed to admit I needed help’

A 49-year-old who recently became homeless says he was “too embarrassed” to ask for help after his mental health rapidly declined.

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Tunnel reopens but traffic remains on busy motorway

Tunnel reopens but traffic remains on busy motorway

A tunnel has reopened after traffic was queueing for more than six miles due to a broken-down van.

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Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down

The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.

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Travel chaos as all high-speed and Eurostar services cancelled due to flooding

Travel chaos as all high-speed and Eurostar services cancelled due to flooding

Rail services have been thrown into chaos after a flooded tunnel led to all high-speed and Eurostar trains being cancelled for the rest of the day.

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Missing man, 60, found safe and well

Missing man, 60, found safe and well

A 60-year-old man whose disappearance sparked an urgent appeal from police has been found safe.

‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

‘Everyone should say hello as you pass them on a walk’

You wouldn’t do it in the high street, but while on a walk it’s plain bad manners not to give a cheery greeting or smile to those you pass.

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Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

A group of mates who clubbed together to purchase a run-down sports club they frequented have revealed ‘exciting’ plans to ‘put it back on the map’.

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Jilted stalker continued to harass woman from behind bars

Jilted stalker continued to harass woman from behind bars

A man who plagued his ex-girlfriend with phone calls and messages attempted to contact her even while in prison on remand for his alarming behaviour.

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Kent’s political winners and losers of 2023

Kent’s political winners and losers of 2023

With the Tories in turmoil and Labour on the charge, we look back at the biggest political stories of the year.

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'Our plans will be great for the village - we aren't like other developers!’

'Our plans will be great for the village - we aren't like other developers!’

A developer insists his plans for new homes will be “great for the area” despite residents fears the village is becoming overdeveloped.

‘Our surgery’s on sale for almost £1m but we’re staying put’

‘Our surgery’s on sale for almost £1m but we’re staying put’

A question mark hangs over the future of a GP practice after its building unexpectedly went on sale for almost a million pounds.

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‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

‘There’s still room for a pub round the back if anyone wants it’

An empty unit earmarked for a replacement pub eight years after its predecessor was torn down to make way for a convenience store is still available.

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Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

Brave Tony, 9, to receive New Year Honour

More than 20 people from Kent have been recognised by King Charles III for their work – including a nine-year-old double amputee.

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XL Bully owners to meet at Kent beach ‘for one last unmuzzled walk’

XL Bully owners to meet at Kent beach ‘for one last unmuzzled walk’

Owners of XL Bullies are to gather at a Kent beach this weekend to walk their dogs unmuzzled for the last time.

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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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