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‘Grubby’ zero-star curry house had ‘dirty’ food tubs and no hot water

‘Grubby’ zero-star curry house had ‘dirty’ food tubs and no hot water

An Indian restaurant has been hit with the lowest possible hygiene rating after having no hot water for 10 days.

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Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

A planning inspector has quashed a planning committee’s original rejection for 10 houses on farmland.

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State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

A centre in Kent will be the latest to celebrate the rise of a fast-growing racquet sport sweeping the country with new state-of-the-art facilities.

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16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

A proposal for a large solar farm in an AONB is causing division.

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Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

A “kind and unique” man who lived in the woods for 20 years and was known for his love of animals was killed by a falling tree.

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Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

A working fire engine has appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace – after the owner used it to save his own thatched home.

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Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

A jogger was “bitten on the buttocks” by a dog running loose around a park while its owner slept in his van nearby.

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The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.

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‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

A tattoo shop venture which started as a side hustle and has now inked everyone from celebrities to pensioners has been crowned the county’s best.

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Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Animal rights protestors had meat products waved in their faces by shoppers after they filled the milk aisle of a supermarket.

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Firms save day after council axed Christmas lights funding

Firms save day after council axed Christmas lights funding

Christmas lights displays will go ahead in five town centres after the council controversial cut funding for them.

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Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

People who have bought food products from a firm selling at markets across Kent have been warned they might die if they eat them.

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New image released as search for missing teen continues

New image released as search for missing teen continues

A new image has been released as police continue to search for a missing teenage girl.

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Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

A popular park blighted by anti-social behaviour and ailing facilities is set for a long-anticipated revamp thanks to campaigners.

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Pedestrian ‘seriously hurt’ in M25 crash

Pedestrian ‘seriously hurt’ in M25 crash

The motorway has been shut in both directions and the air ambulance called after a man was hit by a lorry.

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Warning as fire crews battle flames at bungalow

Warning as fire crews battle flames at bungalow

A fire has broken out in a bungalow with large plumes of smoke billowing from the roof.

Marathon hopes rekindled after mum and daughter seriously injured

Marathon hopes rekindled after mum and daughter seriously injured

A mother and daughter are aiming to run the London Marathon, after being hit by a van and seriously injured.

‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

The owners of a seafood restaurant have vowed not to rock the boat after the establishment made its way onto the Michelin Guide.

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Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

The sister of a young woman described as a “ray of sunshine” has launched a fundraiser following her tragic death.

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

The sister of a young woman described as a “ray of sunshine” has launched a fundraiser following her tragic death.

Murder suspect’s car park video diaries shown to jury

Murder suspect’s car park video diaries shown to jury

One of four men on trial for the murder of a trained barrister sleeping rough in a car park made videos on his phone titled "Homeless Diaries".

Gang tries to rob boy outside fried chicken shop

Gang tries to rob boy outside fried chicken shop

A gang of four tried to mug a teenage boy outside a fried chicken shop in a town centre.

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Town’s Christmas lights appeal hits target in hours after council axes funding

Town’s Christmas lights appeal hits target in hours after council axes funding

An online appeal has already raised more than £12,500 to pay for festive lights in a Kent town famed for its Christmas links.

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Woman with multiple stab wounds found by officers in town centre

Woman with multiple stab wounds found by officers in town centre

A woman with multiple stab wounds was found by police on patrol in a town centre.

Petrol station could be bulldozed to make way for new supermarket

Petrol station could be bulldozed to make way for new supermarket

Plans to demolish a petrol station to make way for a food store have divided opinion.

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23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

We’ve taken a look at 23 dogs up for adoption and searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

‘A festering dump? You have to be joking!’

Much-need improvements to one seaside town have been criticised for being aimed at the ‘upmarket crowd’ – this nonsense needs to end.

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Glamping pods approved despite council fears

Glamping pods approved despite council fears

A planning inspector has ruled in favour of an “absolutely delighted” glamping pod owner who saw a council reject their expansion plans.

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‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

‘I’ve found Kent’s best bacon sandwich’

In a world of breakfast burritos and avocado on toast, our reporter prefers to stick with classics like the humble bacon sarnie.

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‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

‘I write about marginalised communities in Kent and the response is vile'

Reporter Davina Jethwa shines a light on the hateful reaction to many of her articles about underrepresented communities in Kent.

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