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Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

The Muddy Stiletto awards have named the best small and independent businesses in the county from pubs to spas and even yoga studios.

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'She could have been run over or abducted - it was horrible'

'She could have been run over or abducted - it was horrible'

A hero postie rushed to save a toddler standing in the middle of a main road – after the little girl had walked out of a nearby nursery unnoticed.

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Man ‘spat at woman in racist attack’ in Asda car park

Man ‘spat at woman in racist attack’ in Asda car park

Police are hunting a suspect after a man spat at and racially abused a woman in a supermarket car park.

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‘I earn more than £1k a day as a Prince Harry lookalike’

‘I earn more than £1k a day as a Prince Harry lookalike’

A Prince Harry “doppelganger” says demand has skyrocketed by the Duke of Sussex's ongoing court cases.

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Teenager seriously injured in motorbike crash

Teenager seriously injured in motorbike crash

A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash last night.

Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

A man suffered burns as a huge fire broke out at a block of retirement flats, with flames and thick smoke seen billowing from the building.

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‘Do we really need hot water warning signs? What happened to common sense?’

‘Do we really need hot water warning signs? What happened to common sense?’

Secret Thinker laments the loss of common sense and ponders the impact of our obsession with labels, allergies and sanitiser on the youth of today.

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Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

Staff at a family-run jewellers have been left heartbroken after a crowbar-wielding gang ransacked the shop during a “brutal” break-in.

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House party hell as neighbours warned not to park in own street

House party hell as neighbours warned not to park in own street

Brazen students warned families not to park their cars outside their own homes before hosting a rowdy all-night house party attended by “hundreds”.

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Major £200k revamp to bring pub ‘back to where it should be’

Major £200k revamp to bring pub ‘back to where it should be’

A landmark town centre pub which was in need of some TLC will be reopening with new owners following a complete refurbishment.

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Car crashes through Papa John’s shop window

Car crashes through Papa John’s shop window

Witnesses described hearing a loud smash and looked on shocked after spotting a car in the front of a pizza takeaway restaurant.

Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

An air ambulance landed in a park this evening following reports of a crash.

Biker clocked at 109mph on busy coastal road

Biker clocked at 109mph on busy coastal road

A motorbike rider has reportedly been clocked at almost three times the speed limit on a coastal road.

Teachers strike at world’s oldest school for first time ever

Teachers strike at world’s oldest school for first time ever

Teachers at the world’s oldest school have gone on strike accusing management of taking a “coercive and unfair approach” in a pension dispute.

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Blue star wins bid to withdraw guilty plea for ‘police assault’ charge

Blue star wins bid to withdraw guilty plea for ‘police assault’ charge

Pop and television star Lee Ryan has successfully applied to withdraw his guilty plea for drunkenly assaulting a police officer.

Pharmacies inside 14 Sainsbury’s across county shut

Pharmacies inside 14 Sainsbury’s across county shut

Pharmacies based in Sainsbury’s stores have shut today nationwide, including 14 in Kent, with shoppers describing it as a big inconvenience.

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Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

Inquest opens into death of young man killed in tragic crash

An inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was killed in a crash on a country road.

‘Free KFC? The food here is too good to go to waste!’

‘Free KFC? The food here is too good to go to waste!’

We visited the unique “community fridge” where anyone can grab fresh food for free – including bags of KFC chicken.

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New housing estate taking shape on former hospital site

New housing estate taking shape on former hospital site

Pictures show how the site of a former hospital is being transformed into what estate agents call “a stunning collection” of houses.

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‘We’re going to sell booze – but family beach won’t become rowdy party spot’

‘We’re going to sell booze – but family beach won’t become rowdy party spot’

A trader has won a bid to sell alcohol from his shack – despite fears it could turn a “family beach” into a "trendy London hotspot".

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Tip closures ‘sending completely the wrong message’

Tip closures ‘sending completely the wrong message’

The proposed closure of a household waste centre has been described as ‘counterproductive’ and sending out the “wrong message” to promote recycling.

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Dramatic rescue after woman falls down cliff

Dramatic rescue after woman falls down cliff

A huge emergency services response was sparked after a woman fell down a cliff.

Dismay as beach strewn with laughing gas cannisters

Dismay as beach strewn with laughing gas cannisters

A beach was littered with laughing gas canisters on the hottest day of the year amid a police crackdown in the area.

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Boris quits in ‘almighty strop’ – but could Kent feature in his comeback plans?

Boris quits in ‘almighty strop’ – but could Kent feature in his comeback plans?

Boris Johnson has thrown in the towel – but could Kent feature in any future comeback plans? Political editor Paul Francis considers the possibility.

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Driver killed in car cliff fall tragedy named

Driver killed in car cliff fall tragedy named

Members of the public watched in horror as a former taxi driver’s car went over a cliff, an inquest has heard.

Thunder, lightning and heavy rain hit Kent

Thunder, lightning and heavy rain hit Kent

Parts of the county saw sudden downpours this morning – along with thunder and lightning.

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Decking fire ‘caused by sun reflecting off solar light ornament’

Decking fire ‘caused by sun reflecting off solar light ornament’

Sunlight reflecting off a solar light garden ornament is thought to be responsible for a fire that spread across decking.

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‘Our town has gone downhill ever since - we need it back!’

‘Our town has gone downhill ever since - we need it back!’

Residents say their town has “lost its vibrancy”, investment has plummeted and the high street has declined since a vital service was ripped away.

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Primary school set to be torn down and double in size

Primary school set to be torn down and double in size

A school is seeking an upgrade 50 years in the making – as it applies to bulldoze its current home and double the number of pupils.

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The part of Kent with 5,000 new-builds in five years

The part of Kent with 5,000 new-builds in five years

Housebuilding in the county has hit a new high – but which towns are taking the strain and are young people any closer to buying their first home?

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