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‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’

The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has spoken of the tragedy in the hope it will save others from going through the same agony.

Major route closed after motorhome fire

Major route closed after motorhome fire

An A-road has been shut after a motorhome burst into flames.

Row after warship crew ‘disrespected’ by Green councillor

Row after warship crew ‘disrespected’ by Green councillor

A major civic honour bestowed on the Royal Navy is threatened to be overshadowed by a row over “disrespect” for the Armed Forces.

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Man found dead in lake at golf club

Man found dead in lake at golf club

Police are investigating after the body of a 34-year-old man was pulled from waters at a well-known golf club.

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Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

Five-star food, stunning decor – but is £2.50 for a can of coke too steep?

A relative newcomer to one village is turning on the style – but can it deliver on the substance too in our food review?

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‘I’ll put down my XL Bully if you won’t take it’

‘I’ll put down my XL Bully if you won’t take it’

A rescue been ‘inundated’ with requests to rehome a soon-to-be-banned breed of dog, with some owners threatening drastic action.

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‘I've been left disabled for life and he's walked away with community service'

‘I've been left disabled for life and he's walked away with community service'

A former football club chairman left disabled after being struck by a van has branded the sentence handed to the driver “absolutely shocking”.

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Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

Nightclub owner’s manor house could become 100-home estate

Homes could be built on the grounds of a former councillor’s manor house after the site appeared on a list of plots considered ripe for housing.

‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

‘Public sector staff working from home is a snub to taxpayers’

Working from home, outdated school uniforms and the pitfalls of a cashless society are among topics tackled in this week's letters to the editor.

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Shock as ‘fantastic’ nursery hit with worst-ever Ofsted rating

Shock as ‘fantastic’ nursery hit with worst-ever Ofsted rating

Parents and staff have expressed their shock after a pre-school was handed its worst-ever Ofsted rating.

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Wife's tributes to kids' football coach after sudden death at Twickenham stadium

Wife's tributes to kids' football coach after sudden death at Twickenham stadium

A father-of-three who died in a workplace accident has been described as an “incredible” and “wonderful” man.

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Murder probe launched after 19-year-old ‘stabbed in park’

Murder probe launched after 19-year-old ‘stabbed in park’

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old was reportedly fatally stabbed in a park.

Stores announce closures in double-whammy for shopping centre

Stores announce closures in double-whammy for shopping centre

One of the county's biggest shopping centres is set to suffer further blows after two retailers announced their departures.

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Five-and-a-half months of gas works to cause 'complete carnage' in village

Five-and-a-half months of gas works to cause 'complete carnage' in village

Gas works due to last almost six months is set to cause “complete carnage” in a village where three roads are to shut.

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Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

An application for 38 homes was thrown out but a building scheme for neighbouring land has been accepted.

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Controversial junction closure made permanent

Controversial junction closure made permanent

A trial junction closure has been hailed a success by the council, despite residents raising safety concerns.

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‘Please make contact – we all miss you so much’

‘Please make contact – we all miss you so much’

A mum who says she is going out of her mind worrying after her son went missing two weeks ago is pleading for him to let her know he’s ok.

Former PCSO was ‘looking for retribution’ in brawl outside bar

Former PCSO was ‘looking for retribution’ in brawl outside bar

A former PCSO on trial for an affray was allegedly "looking for retribution" after being spat at and branded a "piggy ****", a court has heard.

‘Sleepless nights’ as luxury flats emit ‘debilitating’ high-pitched squeal

‘Sleepless nights’ as luxury flats emit ‘debilitating’ high-pitched squeal

A “grating” whistling noise which appears to be coming from the wind hitting a new tower block is keeping those living nearby up at night.

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Artificial intelligence set to play major role in council services

Artificial intelligence set to play major role in council services

KCC is to develop the use of AI to trap bad drivers, track staff departures and send up drones, new policy papers have revealed.

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Shoplifter held knife to delivery driver’s neck in getaway bid

Shoplifter held knife to delivery driver’s neck in getaway bid

A knife-wielding shoplifter threatened security staff, members of the public and a delivery driver following a stealing spree.

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‘Rishi is right to scale back net-zero targets for petrol and diesel cars’

‘Rishi is right to scale back net-zero targets for petrol and diesel cars’

A Kent MP has welcomed reports that the government is preparing to scale back its target for phasing out all petrol and diesel vehicles.

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11-hour weather warning as heavy rain to batter Kent

11-hour weather warning as heavy rain to batter Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain is expected to hit Kent this evening.

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Huge estate on outskirts of town given go-ahead

Huge estate on outskirts of town given go-ahead

Building work for a large new development on the outskirts of a town can begin after designs were approved.

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Road closed after lorry crashes into level crossing

Road closed after lorry crashes into level crossing

A road was closed in both directions after a lorry crashed into and damaged a level crossing leaving it ‘unsafe’.

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McDonald’s plans to move into shopping centre

McDonald’s plans to move into shopping centre

A fast food giant looks set to return to a retail park after more than a decade.

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Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

A driving association claims 20mph limits are being ushered in here by ‘stealth’ in a war on the driver as Wales cuts speeds on residential streets.

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‘I’ve become village’s public enemy number one – for burning some rubbish in my garden’

‘I’ve become village’s public enemy number one – for burning some rubbish in my garden’

Secret Thinker likes nothing more than a bonfire to get rid of garden rubbish, but his smokey hobby has turned him into his village’s most wanted man.

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‘One wrong move and it could be lost forever'

‘One wrong move and it could be lost forever'

A demolition firm is carefully tearing down a building made famous by a Banksy artwork – and has been told it can keep whatever it can salvage.

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Open verdict conclusion for man who fell 90ft to his death

Open verdict conclusion for man who fell 90ft to his death

An inquest has been held into the death of a 42-year-old man whose body was found at the bottom of a cliff after being chased by four men.

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