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Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

Iconic Kent supermodel’s cause of death revealed

A 90s supermodel, who lived in Kent, died from cirrhosis of the liver while on holiday in Greece.

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

16 Santa’s grottos to visit this Christmas

Take the kids on a magical trip to see Santa at these wonderfully festive grottos.

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

A wheelchair user who cuts and bashes his knees as he manoeuvres around his home, is sick of waiting to be moved into a more suitable property.

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Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

Mother and daughter followed by ‘growling’ shirtless stranger

A terrified mother and daughter had to seek refuge in a dentist surgery after being pursued and "growled" at by a shirtless and shoeless stranger.

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'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'

A “kind-hearted” student who failed to attend a lecture for five months took his own life at home the day before he was due to return to university.

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

Robots, Christmas wishes and high street woes: Inside Europe’s busiest Amazon warehouse

We visit the Amazon warehouse where robots outnumber humans and hundreds of millions of parcels are stored ahead of its busiest time of the year.

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Emergency crews descend on harbour

Emergency crews descend on harbour

Teams from the coastguard and Kent Fire and Rescue were called to help at a harbour this afternoon.

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Commuters warned of Monday morning rail disruption

Trains are being cancelled or revised for the start of the week as the impact of Storm Bert continues.

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Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Hundreds in the dark after power cuts

Storm Bert has forced power to be cut to hundreds of properties as emergency crews tackle problems.

Pop group to star at car show at airport

Pop group to star at car show at airport

A band from the 1990s and an X Factor star will perform as a Kent airport hosts a classic car show next summer.

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Developer wins ‘outstanding achievement’ award

Developer wins ‘outstanding achievement’ award

The man behind one of the county’s most prolific housing development companies has been presented with a top award.

Home Office ‘lost grip of situation’ at Kent immigration centre

Home Office ‘lost grip of situation’ at Kent immigration centre

Home Office staff have admitted they lost control of the situation at a Kent immigration centre, according to court documents.

Eighties pop star bows out of best-selling group

Eighties pop star bows out of best-selling group

A singer from one of the 1980s most memorable bands has called time on more than 40 years with the group.

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Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites

Bosses at a top-rated glamping site based in a highly protected area have unveiled plans for big changes - triggering a wave of public support.

Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’

A petition has been launched to make utility companies carrying out roadworks in a town pay a daily rate to keep roads shut.

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Teen caught driving mum’s car while drunk just months after passing test

Teen caught driving mum’s car while drunk just months after passing test

A teenager caught drink-driving in his mum’s car and “drifting between lanes” has been banned from the road.

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Weather warning in place as strong winds continue to lash county

Weather warning in place as strong winds continue to lash county

Events have been cancelled and travel disrupted as Storm Bert brings a second day of high winds.

Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife

A pub formerly run by the wife of TV baker Paul Hollywood is set to reopen under new ownership after plans to convert it into a house were ditched.

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Road rage driver ran over man’s toes and turned him ‘like a rolling pin’

Road rage driver ran over man’s toes and turned him ‘like a rolling pin’

An irate mum ran over a driver’s toes and “turned him like a rolling pin” between their two vehicles after he refused to give way.

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The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast

The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast

We rediscover the abandoned road that for years carried holidaymakers destined for a day at the seaside.

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Threats, criminal damage and drug-taking leads to closure of property

Threats, criminal damage and drug-taking leads to closure of property

Police have secured a closure order on a property following persistent anti-social behaviour and drug misuse.

Man found dead in flat after police force entry into home

Man found dead in flat after police force entry into home

A man in his 50s has been found dead inside a property after police officers forced entry into a flat.

New owner confirms plan for long-term derelict former seafront cafe

New owner confirms plan for long-term derelict former seafront cafe

A developer has confirmed his plans after taking over a former seafront cafe as demolition begins at the site which has been derelict for years.

Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision

Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision

A stretch of carriageway has reopened after it was closed for four hours while a fuel spill was treated.

Former social club could be replaced with flats as Starbucks offer rejected

Former social club could be replaced with flats as Starbucks offer rejected

A former working men’s club could be replaced with two blocks of flats after bosses rejected an offer from Starbucks.

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Plans submitted to double number of hotel rooms at historic Kent hotel

Plans submitted to double number of hotel rooms at historic Kent hotel

Proposals to build a spa and double the number of rooms at a resort have been lodged, in the hope they will turn the hotel’s fortunes around.

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Travel disruption as strong winds hit county

Travel disruption as strong winds hit county

Fallen trees are impacting travel on road and rail as Storm Bert brings high winds and rain.

Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning

Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning

A forecast of heavy rain and high winds has dashed plans for several Christmas events scheduled to take place this weekend.

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‘As I walked down the street, I saw someone being killed’

‘As I walked down the street, I saw someone being killed’

Our columnist reflects on a tragic incident he had the misfortune to witness - and its horrifying outcome.

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Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police

Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police

A decorator who says he snorted cocaine on holiday was pulled over by police days after getting back and found to still have the drug in his system.

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