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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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‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

A street food spot has joined rivals’ calls to boost the night-time economy with hopes to offer sit-down dining until 3am.

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‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

Worried residents fear a treasured green space on their estate used for community events could be turned into housing.

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‘I get nostalgia, but phone books should be consigned to history with DVDs and roadmaps’

‘I get nostalgia, but phone books should be consigned to history with DVDs and roadmaps’

Is there anything more redundant than a phone book nowadays? After receiving one this week, Secret Thinker ponders items we can consign to history.

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Mystery catapulters targeting village homes and buses

Mystery catapulters targeting village homes and buses

A woman says she no longer feels safe in her village after her window was hit with a catapult just days before a bus was also targeted.

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Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

Pupils and parents will receive the results of the Kent Test today, as figures show the percentage of children who passed rose this year.

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E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

A boy was taken to hospital after two would-be muggers assaulted him and attempted to steal his wallet only to be foiled by an e-scooter rider.

Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

A global audience vied for some rare memorabilia in the collection of a Star Wars actor who lived in the county for much of his career.

Body found near shopping centre

Body found near shopping centre

A shopping centre car park was cordoned off after a man's body was found.

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Education in part of Kent is set for a major transformation as two incoming trusts aim to turn a failing school around.

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Attempted murder charge after pensioner stabbed

Attempted murder charge after pensioner stabbed

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 70s was reportedly stabbed at home.

The best soft play centres in Kent

The best soft play centres in Kent

This half-term could be the time to venture further afield in the county and try some of these fun-filled soft play centres.

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Heartbreak as Kent football ‘legend' dies suddenly aged 47

Heartbreak as Kent football ‘legend' dies suddenly aged 47

Touching tributes are pouring in to a Kent football “legend” who played almost 200 games for one of the county’s biggest clubs.

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Council orders travellers to leave port

Council orders travellers to leave port

Travellers granted permission to live at a Kent port following welfare concerns for children have been ordered to leave next week.

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