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On the streets of Kent district ranked third most violent in country

On the streets of Kent district ranked third most violent in country

Locals are divided on how safe the streets of Kent’s most violent district are.

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Review of 2023: Superstars, strikes and a summer that disappointed

Review of 2023: Superstars, strikes and a summer that disappointed

In the first of a three-part look back over the last 12 months, we start with the weather, relentless strikes and a farewell to a TV favourite.

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‘We can’t find shops or restaurants to take on empty units’

‘We can’t find shops or restaurants to take on empty units’

Bosses behind the £20m redevelopment of a hotel admit that two years on they are still struggling to find shops or restaurants to fill empty units.

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Hardy souls take plunge for Boxing Day Dips across Kent

Hardy souls take plunge for Boxing Day Dips across Kent

Brave, hardy or completely mad souls took the plunge in Boxing Day Dip events around Kent.

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Cyclist involved in crash on busy road

Cyclist involved in crash on busy road

A crash between a cyclist and a car has blocked a main road after the rider on a push bike collided with the vehicle.

Wind warning as Storm Gerrit set to hit Kent

Wind warning as Storm Gerrit set to hit Kent

A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued Kent is set to be battered by Storm Gerrit.

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Delays to reach border checks at port

Delays to reach border checks at port

Ferry operators are warning of queues building at one of Kent’s ports where there are delays of up to 90 minutes to reach border checks.

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Old police house to be transformed into university hub

Old police house to be transformed into university hub

Councillors have approved plans to redevelop a listed building into a creative hub for a university.

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Amazon pulls out of plans for huge new warehouse

Amazon pulls out of plans for huge new warehouse

Plans for a huge Amazon distribution centre that would have created hundreds of jobs in Kent have been dropped.

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Home Bargains backs down in row over locked gate

Home Bargains backs down in row over locked gate

Superstore bosses have agreed to residents' demands to unchain a gate used as a shortcut for 30 years - following weeks of muddy detours.

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Kent’s departed shops: What we’ve lost in 2023

Kent’s departed shops: What we’ve lost in 2023

In what has been another tough year for businesses, we take a look at what shops have been forced to call it a day in 2023.

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The best winter walks in the Kent countryside to try this week

The best winter walks in the Kent countryside to try this week

From riverside strolls to cosy pubs – here are some of the best places to stretch your legs in the Kent countryside after a day of feasting.

The ‘forgotten’ battle which changed our history

The ‘forgotten’ battle which changed our history

A new book sheds light on a brutal battle and the loss of thousands of lives right here in Kent which changed our history forever.

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Villagers unhappy with BOTH rugby stadium and garden city plans

Villagers unhappy with BOTH rugby stadium and garden city plans

Fear of traffic gridlock is driving villagers to oppose two major developments for a rugby stadium and a housing project with thousands of homes.

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Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

Thousands don Santa hats for Christmas Day runs

Across the county thousands of runners donned special festive attire to take part in a series of free running events.

Oh, the weather outside is… mild: Christmas Day temperature record broken

Oh, the weather outside is… mild: Christmas Day temperature record broken

Kent is experiencing one of the mildest Christmas Days on record with the Met Office recording the highest daily minimum temperature for December 25.

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‘You’d never dare do that nowadays’: Nurse reflects on 50 years in the NHS

‘You’d never dare do that nowadays’: Nurse reflects on 50 years in the NHS

A nurse celebrating half a century of service in the NHS has looked back on the key moments which have shaped her career.

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Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

The ScS furniture chain is set to open its third store in the county with a huge discount on offer for its first customers.

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How Jane Austen was inspired by homes in Kent

How Jane Austen was inspired by homes in Kent

They are rarely seen and never touched – but letters worth close to £1m from one of the nation’s most celebrated authors are kept in Kent’s vaults.

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How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.

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The people behind the sound of Christmas

The people behind the sound of Christmas

There’s a band of people who work tirelessly to sound church bells across Kent at Christmas – here’s why they do it.

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The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

The stories from Kent to make you smile this Christmas

We’ve reported on many heartwarming stories this year, which we hope will bring some festive cheer today.

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Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

Town centre pub could return after three years away as 'demand is back'

A boarded-up town centre pub could reopen next year as its owner believes demand has returned.

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Village ‘queen’ celebrates 107th birthday

Village ‘queen’ celebrates 107th birthday

A woman dubbed “queen” of the village looks back at more than one hundred years of double celebrations as she marks her birthday on Christmas Day.

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Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket

A passenger who grew angry during a 40-minute wait for a train spat at a Southeastern worker after being asked to show his ticket.

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Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

Road blocked in both directions after three-car crash

A road was blocked in both directions following a three-car crash.

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

Kent hotel with incredible history goes on market for £1.2m

A 19-bedroom hotel which played a key role in a town’s history is up for sale for more than £1 million.

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Police probe after human jawbone found on beach

Police probe after human jawbone found on beach

An investigation was launched after a man found human remains on a Kent beach.

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Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

Man drove wrong way out of Tunnel terminal after drinking strong French beer

A man who downed a strong bottle of French beer was spotted driving the wrong way out of a Eurotunnel terminal.

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‘Only 40 homes should be built in our village in next 15 years’

‘Only 40 homes should be built in our village in next 15 years’

A Kent village is trying to put a lid on new housing expansion by creating its own neighbourhood plan with legal clout to resist “over-development”.

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