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‘They are blaming the wrong end of the lead’ – XL Bully owner says

‘They are blaming the wrong end of the lead’ – XL Bully owner says

An XL Bully owner is attending a protest in the capital in a bid to save her daughter’s best friend and spread awareness about the ‘banned’ breed.

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What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

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Zero hygiene rating after shop worker ‘spotted washing feet in sink’

Zero hygiene rating after shop worker ‘spotted washing feet in sink’

A town centre shop has been hit with a zero-star hygiene rating – after inspectors were alerted to a worker washing their feet in a sink.

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Airport redevelopment plan granted take-off as legal challenge quashed

Airport redevelopment plan granted take-off as legal challenge quashed

A bid challenging the legality of the government’s decision to reopen Manston Airport has been thrown out by a High Court judge.

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Cyclist killed by falling tree

Cyclist killed by falling tree

A cyclist has died after being hit by a falling tree on a country lane.

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Rats nightmare for neighbours as ‘eyesore’ bungalow left empty for 30 years

Rats nightmare for neighbours as ‘eyesore’ bungalow left empty for 30 years

A property which has been left to decay for three decades is proving a nightmare for neighbours – as rats invade their gardens.

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Bullying of public servants leads to counselling moves

Bullying of public servants leads to counselling moves

Councillors are being offered counselling for abuse they receive going about their daily duties.

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Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

A sport fashion retailer has announced plans to move into and refurb a currently-vacant unit at a shopping centre.

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Green light for work to start on £1.2m sea defence project

Green light for work to start on £1.2m sea defence project

Work is set to begin in the spring to avoid the “catastrophic failure” of key sea defences to protect homes from flooding and cliff collapses.

Homes shake as huge lightning bolt punches hole in roof

Homes shake as huge lightning bolt punches hole in roof

A house has been left damaged after a huge bolt of lightning struck, with the flash seen for miles around.

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‘Banks claim they’ll help anyone struggling, but make it so difficult that people give up’

‘Banks claim they’ll help anyone struggling, but make it so difficult that people give up’

With many struggling to make ends meet, columnist Melissa Todd discovers the ‘help’ promised by banks isn’t as forthcoming as they’d have you believe.

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Company boss had knuckle-duster and Samurai sword at home

Company boss had knuckle-duster and Samurai sword at home

Police found a samurai sword within reach of children at a digger company boss’s house.

‘It used to be an idyllic village – now it's a dumping ground for homes'

‘It used to be an idyllic village – now it's a dumping ground for homes'

Villagers say their tight-knit community has become ‘sad and depressed’ due to its swelling population and disappearing fields and orchards.

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‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has spoken of the tragedy in the hope it will save others from going through the same agony.

Major route closed after motorhome fire

Major route closed after motorhome fire

An A-road has been shut after a motorhome burst into flames.

Row after warship crew ‘disrespected’ by Green councillor

Row after warship crew ‘disrespected’ by Green councillor

A major civic honour bestowed on the Royal Navy is threatened to be overshadowed by a row over “disrespect” for the Armed Forces.

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Man found dead in lake at golf club

Man found dead in lake at golf club

Police are investigating after the body of a 34-year-old man was pulled from waters at a well-known golf club.

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Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

A relative newcomer to one village is turning on the style – but can it deliver on the substance too in our food review?

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‘I’ll put down my XL Bully if you won’t take it’

‘I’ll put down my XL Bully if you won’t take it’

A rescue been ‘inundated’ with requests to rehome a soon-to-be-banned breed of dog, with some owners threatening drastic action.

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‘I've been left disabled for life and he's walked away with community service'

‘I've been left disabled for life and he's walked away with community service'

A former football club chairman left disabled after being struck by a van has branded the sentence handed to the driver “absolutely shocking”.

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Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

Homes could be built on the grounds of a former councillor’s manor house after the site appeared on a list of plots considered ripe for housing.

‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

Working from home, outdated school uniforms and the pitfalls of a cashless society are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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Shock as ‘fantastic’ nursery hit with worst-ever Ofsted rating

Shock as ‘fantastic’ nursery hit with worst-ever Ofsted rating

Parents and staff have expressed their shock after a pre-school was handed its worst-ever Ofsted rating.

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Wife's tributes to kids' football coach after sudden death at Twickenham stadium

Wife's tributes to kids' football coach after sudden death at Twickenham stadium

A father-of-three who died in a workplace accident has been described as an “incredible” and “wonderful” man.

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Murder probe launched after 19-year-old ‘stabbed in park’

Murder probe launched after 19-year-old ‘stabbed in park’

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old was reportedly fatally stabbed in a park.

Stores announce closures in double-whammy for shopping centre

Stores announce closures in double-whammy for shopping centre

One of the county's biggest shopping centres is set to suffer further blows after two retailers announced their departures.

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Five-and-a-half months of gas works to cause 'complete carnage' in village

Five-and-a-half months of gas works to cause 'complete carnage' in village

Gas works due to last almost six months is set to cause “complete carnage” in a village where three roads are to shut.

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Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

An application for 38 homes was thrown out but a building scheme for neighbouring land has been accepted.

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Controversial junction closure made permanent

Controversial junction closure made permanent

A trial junction closure has been hailed a success by the council, despite residents raising safety concerns.

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‘Please make contact – we all miss you so much’

‘Please make contact – we all miss you so much’

A mum who says she is going out of her mind worrying after her son went missing two weeks ago is pleading for him to let her know he’s ok.

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