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Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

Boutique, five-star ‘cat hotel’ available to purr-chase for £1.7m

A boutique, five-star hotel for cats complete with tiny bunk-beds and ‘stunning views’, along with a four-bedroom home, is up for sale for £1.7m.

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'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

'Our kebab van is next to dirty cafe - but we have five stars!'

A food truck owner says the reputation of the cafe next door, which closed due to poor hygiene reports, is dragging down his five-star business.

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Plans revealed for huge new care home opposite Tesco

Plans revealed for huge new care home opposite Tesco

Plans to build a 75-bedroom care home have been unveiled as its developer says there is a growing need for specific accommodation in the sector.

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Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

A council with the third highest proportion of green belt land in the country is warning it will have to release some of it to meet housing targets.

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Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.

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Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

Trespasser on tracks causing train delays

There are delays to main line rail services in parts of the county due to reports of a trespasser on the tracks.

‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

‘Halo’ moon spotted in the skies

A natural moonlight phenomenon has been pictured above the skies – a sign rain is coming, experts warn.

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.

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Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry

A plan to increase the size of a gypsy and traveller site failed to get approval, following fears of increased traffic and over-development.

'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

'Our town is unique - we don't want a Domino's here!'

Plans for a Domino’s in a former high street bank have been approved amid objections from residents and town councillors.

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Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

A hospice has unveiled plans to move to purpose-built accommodation on a new care park.

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The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

Amid all the turmoil in our town centres, a store that has been serving customers since 1790 reveals the secrets of its success.

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The story behind Kent's strangest listed building

The story behind Kent's strangest listed building

In a Kent town lies a rather unusual Grade II-listed historical building – a block of urinals

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‘Choking risk’ at care home placed into special measures

‘Choking risk’ at care home placed into special measures

Inspectors found people were at risk of choking, malnutrition and dehydration at a care home.

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‘Giant and legend in the restaurant world’ dies

‘Giant and legend in the restaurant world’ dies

A famous restaurateur and Saturday Kitchen star, known for his love of Italian food, has died after a short illness.

The award-winning Kent DJ who keeps a horse skeleton in his car

The award-winning Kent DJ who keeps a horse skeleton in his car

A musician who has earned international fame for his pioneering music, sampling everyday sounds, has been honoured at the Ivors Classical Awards.

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‘We feel trapped in our homes without street lights at night’

‘We feel trapped in our homes without street lights at night’

Elderly residents feel “trapped in their homes” because a route from their retirement homes is unlit and feels dangerous to walk along.

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Smash between lorries at Dartford Crossing prompts miles of queues

Smash between lorries at Dartford Crossing prompts miles of queues

A smash between two lorries on the QE2 bridge has prompted delays and long queues.

American diner struggling after eight-month ‘cliff collapse’ road closure

American diner struggling after eight-month ‘cliff collapse’ road closure

A restaurant is battling to stay in business after the collapse of a major road led to a drop in passing trade.

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Bah humbug! Why I'm not putting up any Christmas decorations

Bah humbug! Why I'm not putting up any Christmas decorations

Comparing himself to the Grinch or Scrooge, our reporter explains why tinsel or baubles will never tarnish his home.

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‘Don’t let new seafront plaza become a glorified traffic island’

‘Don’t let new seafront plaza become a glorified traffic island’

A Spanish-style plaza on the Kent coast is set to be completed by the end of the month - shutting off a stretch of seafront to motorists.

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‘How do they justify a 118% rise in my car insurance premium?’

‘How do they justify a 118% rise in my car insurance premium?’

Our aged columnist’s car insurance premium has gone through the roof – but a recent experience may explain why we’re all feeling the pain.

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Kent hotel’s deep clean after shocking video of bed bugs crawling over covers

Kent hotel’s deep clean after shocking video of bed bugs crawling over covers

An Airbnb owner has told how she had to carry out a deep clean after shocking footage was shared online showing bed bugs crawling over sheets.

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Pub pulls bid for more gigs after punter’s lap-dance on resident’s car

Pub pulls bid for more gigs after punter’s lap-dance on resident’s car

A bid to host more music events at a “problem” pub has been scrapped after backlash from residents – who recall a drunk man dancing on a moving car.

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‘We don’t want a block of flats crammed into a garden next to us’

‘We don’t want a block of flats crammed into a garden next to us’

Controversial plans to erect flats and houses on the plot of a single detached home have been resubmitted after years of planning battles.

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Opening date of county’s newest Poundland confirmed

Opening date of county’s newest Poundland confirmed

The county’s newest Poundland store is moving to a town famed for its independent retailers.

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Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.

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Sports chain giant opens new store for Black Friday

Sports chain giant opens new store for Black Friday

A branch of a sportswear chain has opened its tenth store in Kent to coincide with big Black Friday deals.

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Shock at sudden death of mum-of-two described as ‘life and soul’ of community

Shock at sudden death of mum-of-two described as ‘life and soul’ of community

A hugely popular mother-of-two has been described as the “life and soul” of a tight-knit community following her sudden death, aged 42.

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Railway station set for major revamp as new plans submitted

Railway station set for major revamp as new plans submitted

A Grade II-listed railway station is set to undergo a major refurbishment according to new plans for extensive work.

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