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The cost of dying crisis: Rise in ‘pauper's funerals’ as price spirals

The cost of dying crisis: Rise in ‘pauper's funerals’ as price spirals

With funeral costs soaring more people are being laid-to-rest in public health funerals, while others turn to direct cremations to relieve the burden.

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Thug knocked out stranger in Spoons for declining to share chicken and chips

Thug knocked out stranger in Spoons for declining to share chicken and chips

A drunken lout left a pub customer knocked out cold after his request for a bite of the man's dinner was refused.

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Air ambulance lands after head-on smash between bus and car

Air ambulance lands after head-on smash between bus and car

A head-on smash between a bus and car – where the driver had to be cut out – sparked a huge emergency response.

‘Evil’ pair acted ‘like jackals’ as they ambushed waiter

‘Evil’ pair acted ‘like jackals’ as they ambushed waiter

The "pure evil" attackers of a popular waiter ferociously stabbed and left for dead in a railway station alleyway have been jailed.

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Buyer chosen for multi-million pound County Hall purchase

Buyer chosen for multi-million pound County Hall purchase

The sale of the 150-year-old landmark home of Kent County Council appears to have moved to a new stage.

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Two popular Kent beaches get ‘do-not-swim’ warnings in ‘terrible’ blow

Two popular Kent beaches get ‘do-not-swim’ warnings in ‘terrible’ blow

Water quality levels at two busy beaches have been downgraded to the worst-possible rating following investigations by the Environment Agency.

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Motorist claimed ‘Superman’ gave him €21,000 when stopped by police

Motorist claimed ‘Superman’ gave him €21,000 when stopped by police

A motorist claimed a relative known only as ‘Superman’ gave him more than €20,000 to transport abroad when he was stopped in Kent.

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New named storm set to hit Kent after Bert subsides

New named storm set to hit Kent after Bert subsides

Forecasters say up to 50mm of rain could batter Kent overnight, with the arrival of another named storm.

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Kebab shop opens inside petrol station

Kebab shop opens inside petrol station

Drivers can now pick up a kebab at the same time as filling up following the opening of a new takeaway at a petrol station.

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Huge airshow thrown into doubt over road closure uncertainty

Huge airshow thrown into doubt over road closure uncertainty

An international air show being heralded as the “last hurrah” for a closed airport before its £800 million renovation may have to be called off.

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‘Relief’ as music venue saved from closure

‘Relief’ as music venue saved from closure

A grassroots music venue has been saved from closure after a charity stepped in to buy the historic building.

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Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

Can your foodie favourites beat last year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Award winners?

If you think your local pub or restaurant is the best in Kent, get your nominations in for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

Nando’s ‘refurb’ closure was actually to address ‘mouse activity’

A restaurant chain which claimed to have closed for “some DIY” was in fact pest-proofing after staff and customers spotted rodents in the dining area.

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Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

Shock as fundraising Father Christmas not allowed in Home Bargains

Charity volunteers were left stunned when Home Bargains bosses would not allow a Father Christmas fundraiser to be set up in a Kent store.

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'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

'Some chefs want to show off and focus on Michelin stars - but I'm cooking for my customers'

The boss of one of Kent’s best restaurants has spoken about losing his Michelin star, the impact of the Budget - and the county’s foodie scene.

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‘Someone stole £100 paddling pool from my shop - it’s part and parcel of the job’

‘Someone stole £100 paddling pool from my shop - it’s part and parcel of the job’

Cash-strapped parents are stealing items from paddling pools to milk formula to feed their babies amid an increase in shoplifting, say town bosses.

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Woman suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after husband of 50 years attacked her

Woman suffered ‘broken heart syndrome’ after husband of 50 years attacked her

A grieving pensioner suffered 'broken heart syndrome' after her husband of more than 50 years grabbed her throat and threatened her with a knife.

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Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

Youths on roofs ‘dicing with death’

Terrifying pictures show children climbing on roofs and into windows at an abandoned care home due for redevelopment, sparking fears among neighbours.

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Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

Missing 13-year-old girl found safe and well

A 13-year-old reported missing today has been found.

Motorists face delays after smash shuts major route

Motorists face delays after smash shuts major route

A two-vehicle smash on a major route has sparked a road closure and traffic delays.

Brave child abuse victim praised as paedophile jailed

Brave child abuse victim praised as paedophile jailed

A child abuse victim has been praised for her courage and dignity as the 'dangerous' paedophile responsible begins a lengthy jail term.

Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic after three-car crash

Heavy traffic is building near an industrial estate after a three-car crash.

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

Fast food workers have reported being assaulted by lawless teens as the town’s MP calls for action on anti-social behaviour in parliament.

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‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

‘Nuisance flat’ attracting people all hours shut down

A flat linked to drug dealing which attracted people at all hours of the day has been shut down.

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

Government shake-up could change Kent council system forever

The way councils operate in Kent could be set for a shake-up as the government presses for a mayoral-style arrangement for running the regions.

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Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Sadness as town centre pub welcomes last customers

Customers have expressed their shock over the closure of an ale house and tapas bar, with plans to open a new restaurant in its place.

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist involved in crash

An air ambulance was called to a crash involving a car and cyclist.

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Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

Kent landmark with £100m plans for hotels and restaurants goes on the market

A historic fort in line for a major transformation – including new hotels, restaurants and laboratories – has now hit the market for £10 million.

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£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

£50m surf lagoon and hotel at country park to go ahead after legal challenge dropped

Campaigners trying to halt the development of a county park dropped plans for judicial review, after being told it had ‘little chance of success’.

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six Kent Homebase stores hit the market

Six branches of DIY giant Homebase are up for sale after the chain fell into administration.

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