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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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Abandoned former court building goes up for sale

Abandoned former court building goes up for sale

An abandoned former court building which first opened in 1871 but closed 15 years ago is on the market once again.

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Lorry and car crash causing M25 delays

Lorry and car crash causing M25 delays

Motorists are facing long queues after a collision involving a car and lorry.

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Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Ambitious plans to transform an old troubled pub into a corner shop are striding forward — despite fears over “traffic chaos”.

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First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

Work has begun to provide a state-of-the-art community centre and homes at the UK’s largest development for veterans.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in motorway horror crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in motorway horror crash

Police are hunting for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a motorway crash yesterday.

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Kent scorches again amid weather warnings for much of England

Kent scorches again amid weather warnings for much of England

Kent is facing another scorcher after the hottest day of the year - while narrowly avoiding storms sweeping the country.

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How Manchester City’s ‘great turning point’ caused heartbreak for Gillingham fans

How Manchester City’s ‘great turning point’ caused heartbreak for Gillingham fans

An ‘iconic’ victory over Gillingham at Wembley in 1999 is still hailed as a turning point in the fortunes of European champions Manchester City.

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Police hope to return seized jewels to rightful owner

Police hope to return seized jewels to rightful owner

Police have seized a quantity of suspicious gold and precious jewellery after stopping and searching a van driver.

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Proposed ‘super surgery’ to offer pre-bookable parking

Proposed ‘super surgery’ to offer pre-bookable parking

A new medical hub proposed to replace three rundown doctor’s surgeries will look to offer bookable parking spaces for less mobile patients.

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We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

We tried one of Kent’s best walks and the views were breathtaking

Named one of the world’s top visitor destinations, we tried out a walk with a stunning mix of natural beauty and top places to eat and drink.

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Plans to scrap travelcards to London slammed

Plans to scrap travelcards to London slammed

Frustrated transport bosses in the county have slammed plans to scrap travelcards to London.

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17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

17th century hotel goes on market for £1.9m

A Grade II-listed hotel with 15 rooms has been put up for sale with its neighbouring fish and chip shop.

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Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Police have released three photos of men they want to speak to after a family-owned business was targeted.

Serious injury after crash shuts motorway for hours

Serious injury after crash shuts motorway for hours

A major crash on a motorway during one of the hottest days of the year left motorists facing three-mile queues and one man seriously hurt.

Popular town centre restaurant shuts

Popular town centre restaurant shuts

A popular town centre restaurant – which counted celebrities among its guests - has shut without warning.

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Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

A chance find for a metal detectorist has been sold under the hammer for way over its guide price.

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Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

Jewellers raided in ‘violent break-in'

A jewellers was targetted during the early hours of the morning in a “violent break-in” which has left owners counting the cost.

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‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

‘Blaming everyone else is classic Boris strategy’

After Boris Johnson’s shock resignation as an MP, our political editor Paul Francis ponders what next for the former PM.

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Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

A luxury mansion is available to rent – fully furnished and includes all bills – but the price is a little steep.

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‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

‘£100 fine for walking my dog - but where were the signs?’

A couple were hit with a £100 fine for walking their dogs in a park – after the signs warning them not to do so were stolen.

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‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

‘His death has left a huge hole in so many people's lives’

Tributes have been paid to a young man found dead at home following a long battle with mental health and alcohol.

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‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

‘Independents won't like it but this is what our town needs’

A trendy bar chain is a step closer to serving up food and drink from inside an old town centre store – as bosses hope to open this summer.

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‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

‘We grew up with Woolworths – we thought it’d last forever’

Our columnist looks back at when Woolworths ruled the high street and asks would it survive if revived today?

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Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Why you're still having to do 50mph on the M20

Frustrated motorists are still being limited to 50mph on a long stretch of the M20 – despite Operation Brock being removed.

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Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

Missing boy, 10, found safe and well

]A 10-year-old boy reported missing yesterday afternoon has been found safe and well.

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