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Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

New play park set for seafront – but it will only last eight years

A new play park is set to open at a popular seaside attraction - but the site will only have an eight-year lifespan.

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Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

Iconic gallery and card shop to close after 60 years

A family-run that has been in the Towns for 60 years is set to close after Christmas.

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Boots store to close

Boots store to close

A Boots chemist is set to close in January as the well-known high street brand cuts down on locations.

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Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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New supermarket set to replace Lidl

New supermarket set to replace Lidl

An empty Lidl store is set to be taken over by a frozen food chain in an area teeming with supermarkets.

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Man arrested as search continues for missing teenage girl

Man arrested as search continues for missing teenage girl

Police have arrested a man in his 20s who was last seen with a missing girl as they continue to search for her.

Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Bid to revitalise town centre with 'Best of Kent' market

Plans have been proposed for a weekly market showcasing the best produce in the county in a bid to revive a town centre.

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Hunt to find new tenant for ‘iconic’ town palace

Hunt to find new tenant for ‘iconic’ town palace

Bids are being invited to take over the running of a town’s ‘most iconic building’ with a hotel, wine bar, or a nursery put forward as potential uses.

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‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

‘I fear there are more people who fell victim to cowboy builder’

A rogue builder was caught scamming at least three people out of thousands of pounds by a customer he failed to finish work for.

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‘It’s like an alien spaceship has landed in our street’

‘It’s like an alien spaceship has landed in our street’

Furious residents say a neighbour’s huge new home is like an “alien spaceship” which has landed next door.

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'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

'This tiny backstreet restaurant is a real hidden gem'

It may be a little off the beaten track, but our reporter says this warm and welcoming spot will richly reward those who seek it out.

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‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

Kent’s police and crime commissioner says more prisons need to be built to house the increasing number of inmates being convicted.

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'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

'We're not ready for completely cashless society - many still prefer hard currency'

Alternatives to cars, 'cruel' politics over refugees and the pitfalls of going cashless are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Road blocked by fallen tree

Road blocked by fallen tree

Emergency services are working to clear a fallen tree, which has blocked a road through a village.

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‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

Images released of man seen with missing teenager

Images released of man seen with missing teenager

CCTV images have been released of a man spotted with a teenage girl who has been missing since Friday.

Festive market returns to seaside attraction hotspot

Festive market returns to seaside attraction hotspot

Festive shopping is set to return to a popular seaside visitor attraction and is promising to be its “biggest and most magical year yet”.

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£20k works on village pond complete after illegal fish found

£20k works on village pond complete after illegal fish found

A much-loved village pond is being left to refill with rainwater after it was drained as illegal fish were discovered.

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Kent hotel named ‘best country retreat’ in the world

Kent hotel named ‘best country retreat’ in the world

A historic manor house hotel has been named the best country retreat in the world fighting off competition from estates in Majorca and France.

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Delays on M20 after crash

Delays on M20 after crash

There were long delays on a section of the M20 after a crash on the coastbound carriageway.

Family ‘devastated’ after memorial to young man vandalised

Family ‘devastated’ after memorial to young man vandalised

Grieving relatives of a young man who took his own life have been left “angry and devastated” after his seafront memorial was vandalised.

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Man found dead in lake at golf club is named

Man found dead in lake at golf club is named

Police have released an image of the 34-year-old man who was pulled from a lake at a golf club as they try to figure out how he got there.

Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

Man dies after multi-vehicle crash on A2

A man in his 60s has died after a crash which has kept a portion of the A2 closed.

From second-hand car dealer to county's top job

From second-hand car dealer to county's top job

Former KCC leader Sir Paul Carter has lifted the lid on his background, time in office and why there's no way he’d be tempted back to the top job.

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Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain as heavy downpours are expected to hit the county.

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Kent towns in line for banking hubs

Kent towns in line for banking hubs

Three Kent towns suffering a bank shortage could be set to see banking hubs set up in their high streets.

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A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

A2 closed after serious crash involving three vehicles

Part of the A2 is closed while police carry out accident investigation work following a serious crash involving three vehicles.

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After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

After four-year delay and huge legal bill, is airport finally set for take-off?

The man spearheading plans to revive Manston Airport has spoken about costs, delays and why online debate should stop being so personal.

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‘I always knew he would die young – we just thought we had more time’

‘I always knew he would die young – we just thought we had more time’

The heartbroken dad of a “unique” 23-year-old who overdosed on a cocktail of drugs after a birthday night out says he always knew he would die young.

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