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Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Couple give hoarder horror house its first clean in decades

Pictures show a filthy house caked in dirt and limescale before and after receiving its first deep clean in 20 years.

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Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Concerns grow for welfare of missing teen

Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing yesterday.

Bikers turn old pub into club despite ‘excessive noise’ fears

Bikers turn old pub into club despite ‘excessive noise’ fears

A group of bikers have been allowed to run a social club in a former pub - despite fears "excessive noise" would keep residents up at night.

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Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign

A high-profile businessman attached a GPS tracker to his ex-girlfriend’s car during a four-month stalking campaign

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Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

Sex abuse trial told to ignore defendant’s ‘striking appearance’

A judge had directed a jury to ignore a defendant’s appearance and focus on the evidence in his trial.

The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

The flyover project bringing traffic misery to part of Kent

Aerial images have been released showing the gradual changes to a major road layout as the multi-million-pound M2 junction five works continue.

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‘Withdrawing treatment for people with anorexia makes their lives seem worthless’

‘Withdrawing treatment for people with anorexia makes their lives seem worthless’

As treatment for people with anorexia is quietly withdrawn, Melissa Todd questions the humanity of allowing treatable patients to “starve to death”.

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Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

Funny handshakes, flat pints and the aroma of burnt fat wafting from the kitchen

Secret Drinker heads to a historic coaching inn in need of some serious TLC – but the masons seem to like it

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Five-car crash shuts M2 and sparks large emergency response

Five-car crash shuts M2 and sparks large emergency response

The M2 has been shut off in one direction following a multi-vehicle crash.

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Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

Historic drinking fountain finally fixed after 50 years

A drinking fountain which has been out of use for more than 50 years is finally working again.

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Traffic held on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

Traffic held on A2 after multi-vehicle crash

Motorists faced four miles of queues while emergency services dealt with a crash.

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Library to close for 14 months for major refurbishment

Library to close for 14 months for major refurbishment

A library is set to close for more than a year as major improvement works are planned for the building.

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Student midwives left in limbo after course cut to return to hospitals

Student midwives left in limbo after course cut to return to hospitals

Hospitals will welcome back student midwives after a course was pulled over safety issues with their training after teaming up with new university.

Shopping centre bought by council

Shopping centre bought by council

A local authority has made the decision to buy a town centre shopping complex which was opened by Princess Diana more than 30 years ago.

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Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

Hot weather hitting Kent this weekend

People are being advised to be careful if they decide to visit the coast this weekend as hot weather is forecasted.

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Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

Buyer lined up for council HQ set to be flattened for homes

A buyer has been lined up for a council’s dilapidated offices as the site is expected to be flattened for a new housing development.

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Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

Drink-drive arrest after crash near school

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash involving a van and a car.

Thug smashed up van after mistaking driver for pervert

Thug smashed up van after mistaking driver for pervert

A drunk thug who launched a terrifying hammer attack on a driver’s van after mistaking him for a paedophile has narrowly avoided jail.

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Kent stars to skate in Dancing on Ice

Two celebrities from the county – a comedian and a TV performer – have been confirmed in the line-up for the upcoming series of the hit ITV show.

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Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

Thunder clouds image scoops Kent schoolboy international photography award

A 17-year-old schoolboy has won a major photographic prize with a dramatic shot of thunder clouds over beach huts on the Kent coast.

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Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

Did this £70m pioneering housing estate live up to its promises?

The Bridge Estate in Dartford was meant to be a landmark regeneration scheme and flourishing sustainable community, so how did things unfold?

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Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home

A devastated wife has paid tribute to an “amazing husband and dad” who died on a long-haul flight after suffering a deep vein blood clot in his leg.

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Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

Huge 90s disco set for Cathedral as bosses need to raise cash

The ‘Vengabus’ is coming to one of Kent’s most sacred sites, with more than 1,000 people set to attend a 90s-themed silent disco.

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‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

A former prisoner who ended up on the streets admits he missed his jail cell and feared he would end up dead.

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'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

'Reducing roads to tractor speeds to get us on bikes - like our impoverished ancestors'

The 'war on drivers', the dangers of e-scooters and flaws in the education system are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We tried ‘absolutely delicious’ bottomless curry and cocktails for £40

We’ve tried bottomless barbecues and sushi – but could this unlimited curry feast be the best yet?

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Road reopened after fire

Road reopened after fire

A road has been closed as fire crews battle a blaze on a boat on a trailer.

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped

One of Kent’s most congested junctions is to be upgraded using money saved from scrapping the northern leg of HS2, the government has announced.

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Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Nine attempted murder arrests after gun shots heard

Multiple people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a firearms incident where gunshots were heard.

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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