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Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

We take a look back at some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries in Kent found, quite literally, beneath our feet.

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Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

A householder whose bin was returned by dustmen without a lid has been told he must still pay for a replacement as it doesn’t count as ‘broken’.

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The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

An abandoned seafront housing estate has become a "disgusting dumping ground" occupied only by pigeons, rabbits and vandals.

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The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

We spoke to people in the smoking capital of Kent about the Prime Minister’s plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes.

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Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

A road was cordoned off and an investigation launched after a suspicious package was reported to police.

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TV documentary to unveil historic fort’s secrets

TV documentary to unveil historic fort’s secrets

A hidden fortress – part of a major redevelopment scheme – will feature in a new documentary from an award-winning director.

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Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

A town centre barber’s shop with unique decor inspired by a hit BBC sitcom has been forced to shut by rising bills.

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Missing woman safely located

Missing woman safely located

Following an appeal for help, police confirmed a missing woman has since been found safe and well.

Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

A property listed on the market for £200,000 with historic ties to one of the country’s greatest novelists has been sold.

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Kent brewer bought out by rival

Kent brewer bought out by rival

A major brewing company in Kent has been bought by one of the UK’s oldest craft brewers.

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Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

Police officers in riot gear were sent to a residential street following reports of a man making threats and damaging a car.

Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

Our man who pays by notes and coins as a first choice took the challenge of going cashless for a week – but could he conquer RingGo?

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Grandad was on hospital ward for four weeks before broken back discovered

Grandad was on hospital ward for four weeks before broken back discovered

A great-grandfather was on a ward in hospital for four weeks before being told he had suffered a broken back.

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How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

From presidents having to prove their religious devotion to anti-abortion laws – did Kent plant the seeds of modern America?

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‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

A developer’s controversial bid to scrap plans for an estate of “executive mansion homes” and build more family houses instead has been approved.

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Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

A priest hopes to bulldoze his former church to make way for a large house despite council chiefs previously scrapping the divisive plans.

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Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Police and the fire service were called out after a car crashed into a number of stationary vehicles.

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Man arrested on suspicion of driving van under the influence

Man arrested on suspicion of driving van under the influence

A suspect has been released on bail after police were called to reports of a van being driven dangerously.

Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Tributes have been paid to an “inspirational and passionate” woman who gave all her time to the community.

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Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

The sound of engines roared through the streets as hundreds of bikers escorted an army veteran, who died in a hit-and-run crash, on his final journey.

Developer claims new estate on ‘flood-prone’ land will not put homes at risk

Developer claims new estate on ‘flood-prone’ land will not put homes at risk

Developers behind plans to build a small housing estate on land prone to flooding claim no homes will be put at risk.

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.

‘I could have broken a tooth’

‘I could have broken a tooth’

KFC says it is investigating after a customer said he found a ‘fried screw’ lurking in his chips.

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Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three Kent fish and chip takeaways have been listed among the best in the UK in a prestigious competition.

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Saga confirms it is to cut more jobs

Saga confirms it is to cut more jobs

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga has confirmed it is making redundancies.

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Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

Russell murders: Stone case will now be reviewed

A review into the conviction of Michael Stone – who has spent 26 years behind bars for the murder of Lin and Megan Russell – is to go ahead.

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‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

A campaigner says local authorities should have created more sites for Kent’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller population.

High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

Developers behind a new building project say it could transform the look of a run-down high street and kickstart the area’s regeneration.

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How county has proved a real page-turner

How county has proved a real page-turner

We take a look at some of the world’s most celebrated books – inspired by our county.

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‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

‘I needed to see for myself if it really had gone to the dogs’

According to its critics on social media, Canterbury has been on a steady decline. Our columnist returns, after five years, to see what’s changed.

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