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HMV to close Kent store ahead of second relocation in three years

HMV to close Kent store ahead of second relocation in three years

HMV is to close one of its Kent stores ahead of a second relocation in just three years.

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Police search for missing man last seen boarding bus

Police search for missing man last seen boarding bus

Officers are appealing for information to help find a missing man last seen boarding a bus.

M2 to ‘stay shut for rest of day’ after serious crash involving motorbike

M2 to ‘stay shut for rest of day’ after serious crash involving motorbike

Part of the M2 is set to remain shut for the rest of the day following a serious crash involving a motorbike.

‘This is just mindless vandalism’ Anger as swastikas etched into headstones

‘This is just mindless vandalism’ Anger as swastikas etched into headstones

An investigation has been launched after at least six swastikas were etched into headstones in a churchyard.

Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

Bid to convert 16th century barn into 'boutique' wedding venue

Plans have emerged to convert a restored 16th-century barn into an “elegant, yet intimate” wedding and events venue.

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Protests fail to stop tree felling for flats

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Protests fail to stop tree felling for flats

Villagers have been left dismayed after trees on a treasured amenity space were felled to make way for a social housing project.

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‘FirstPort keep hiking our service charges — now we’re having to dodge weaponised buggies’

‘FirstPort keep hiking our service charges — now we’re having to dodge weaponised buggies’

Fed-up homeowners grappling with the “astronomical” charges, despite issues with water leaks, mould and broken lights, say it’s the final straw.

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Home Bargains set to open latest Kent store as images show progress at new retail park

Home Bargains set to open latest Kent store as images show progress at new retail park

A new retail park years in the making is expected to host Home Bargains as one of its flagship tenants.

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Neighbours stunned as secret millionaire leaves fortune to help thousands

Neighbours stunned as secret millionaire leaves fortune to help thousands

Behind the net curtains of a 1970s semi lived a secret millionaire whose generosity will now benefit thousands of people.

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‘There wasn’t anywhere for parents like us so we created the Play Café’

‘There wasn’t anywhere for parents like us so we created the Play Café’

Two best friends who spotted a gap in the market are launching a new style of “play café” to entertain children while allowing parents to relax.

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Topless activists join global anti-dairy farming protest

Topless activists join global anti-dairy farming protest

Activists have taken to a Kent city as part of a global anti-dairy farming protest, featuring a “herd of milked women”.

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£1.2bn spent on Lower Thames Crossing before construction starts

£1.2bn spent on Lower Thames Crossing before construction starts

New documents have revealed more than £1.2 billion has been spent on the Lower Thames Crossing despite construction still not being under way.

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Footage shows Volvo burst into flames outside pharmacy

Footage shows Volvo burst into flames outside pharmacy

Firefighters have been spotted at the scene of a car blaze which has seen the street filled with thick plumes of smoke.

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Care home left in ‘disrepair’ could be turned into nine flats

Care home left in ‘disrepair’ could be turned into nine flats

A long-neglected care home could soon be given a new lease of life after plans were submitted to transform the property into flats.

Drink driver found asleep in car after crashing into tree

Drink driver found asleep in car after crashing into tree

A motorist crashed his car into a tree and then fell asleep at the wheel after downing wine at a party.

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Police called to three-car crash on Crossing approach

Police called to three-car crash on Crossing approach

Motorists travelling on the M25 faced delays after a crash involving three cars.

‘He would have loved it’: Darts team honour late player who was ‘one-of-a-kind’

‘He would have loved it’: Darts team honour late player who was ‘one-of-a-kind’

A darts team have raised thousands in memory of its longest serving player, affectionately known as Mr Christmas for his elaborate displays.

Contenders ready! Gladiators set to bring large fan event to Bluewater

Contenders ready! Gladiators set to bring large fan event to Bluewater

Fans of the iconic BBC show will soon be able to get up close and personal with the latest generation of superhumans at a free immersive event.

Three-year ban for swerving drink driver found with empty gin bottle

Three-year ban for swerving drink driver found with empty gin bottle

A Mercedes driver who was seen swerving across lanes of a busy road was found to be more than twice the drink-drive limit when pulled over by police.

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Woman who spat at two police officers tells court: ‘I didn’t mean to hurt anyone’

Woman who spat at two police officers tells court: ‘I didn’t mean to hurt anyone’

A woman who admitted spitting at and assaulting two police officers told a court she was just shouting and didn’t mean to “hurt anyone”.

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‘It will make a phenomenal difference’: Mum’s campaign wins paid leave for baby loss

‘It will make a phenomenal difference’: Mum’s campaign wins paid leave for baby loss

A mum who has spent three years fighting for paid leave for parents who lose a baby in early pregnancy has spoken of her joy at a proposed law change.

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‘18-year-old me would have loved this place, but now it just makes me feel old’

‘18-year-old me would have loved this place, but now it just makes me feel old’

Our reviewer took a nostalgic trip back in time to the noughties at a bar serving up retro cocktails twinned with garage beats.

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‘Anyone parking on double yellows should have their wing-mirrors knocked off’

‘Anyone parking on double yellows should have their wing-mirrors knocked off’

The flouting of double yellow lines on our roads only appears to be escalating - our columnist comes up with a solution.

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Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

Kent couple detained in Iran ‘blindfolded, interrogated - and seriously scared’

Exclusive: A Kent couple blindfolded and interrogated by Iranian police have told of their terrifying ordeal - and how they made their great escape.

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Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

Sign of the times? The historic Kent pub turned into luxury Airbnb

A former pub which served a village for hundreds of years has been turned into a luxury Airbnb.

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‘There’s nothing wrong with her mind’: Kent’s oldest person celebrates 111th birthday

‘There’s nothing wrong with her mind’: Kent’s oldest person celebrates 111th birthday

Supercentenarian Hilda Luck has celebrated her 111th birthday with cards sent from friends and family all over the world and even from His Majesty.

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Unique cross-Channel ‘ferry’ service to launch - just don’t forget your waterproofs

Unique cross-Channel ‘ferry’ service to launch - just don’t forget your waterproofs

A new ‘ferry’ service will launch next month offering passengers a “unique and environmentally friendly” way of crossing the Channel.

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Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Visit Kent’s top attractions for the price of a lottery ticket

Museums, castles and gardens are offering free entry for one week – all you need to do is show a lottery ticket or scratchcard on the door.

Film, foxes and filo pastry! Have a crack at our Saturday Social pub quiz

Film, foxes and filo pastry! Have a crack at our Saturday Social pub quiz

Kick the weekend off with these general knowledge questions - and let us know if you get all 13 correct.

Council checks on vulnerable as vital Lifeline service goes down

Council checks on vulnerable as vital Lifeline service goes down

A council is checking on vulnerable people after its emergency alarm line went down.

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