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MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

MP’s bid to save rubbish tip amid county-wide closures

An MP has launched a bid to save a recycling centre in her constituency from closure.

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Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved dad-of-five

A devastated family have paid tribute to a former soldier who took his own life this week following a lengthy battle with PTSD and depression.

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Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Is this the pothole capital of Kent?

Furious residents have hit out after a survey uncovered more than 120 potholes across a half-mile stretch of town.

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‘It was an era before risk was surgically removed from all attractions’

‘It was an era before risk was surgically removed from all attractions’

Our columnist recalls his trip to one of Kent’s most memorable long lost attractions – the Fantaseas water park.

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Parent backlash after school uniform shop shuts suddenly

Parent backlash after school uniform shop shuts suddenly

Parents have been left scrambling after the sudden closure of a popular school uniform shop.

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‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

‘We’ll have delivery riders revving outside homes till dawn’

A takeaway’s bid for deliveries until 4am has sparked fears of motorbikes and scooters revving through the streets all night.

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We tried puppy yoga and it was as chaotic as you’d think

We tried puppy yoga and it was as chaotic as you’d think

We sent reporter Cara Simmonds to a new puppy yoga session, to see if she could find her “inner peace” with the help of some pooches.

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Divisive candy shop opposite historic landmark shuts

Divisive candy shop opposite historic landmark shuts

A controversial sweet shop, known for its vivid colour scheme and trading opposite a historic landmark, has unexpectedly closed its doors.

Man and woman deny murdering 18-month-old boy

Man and woman deny murdering 18-month-old boy

A former couple have pleaded not guilty to murdering an 18-month-old boy who died from multiple injuries, including broken bones.

Kent bin workers to strike for two weeks

Kent bin workers to strike for two weeks

A union has confirmed weeks of bin strikes are to hit a district amid an ongoing dispute with the council over pay.

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Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Model and TV star Christine McGuinness has joined the outrage over comments made by a councillor about parents with children who have SEN.

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Road closed as vehicle smashes into bus stop after police chase

Road closed as vehicle smashes into bus stop after police chase

A road is closed after a vehicle driving away from police crashed into a bus stop in the early hours of this morning.

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Huge plume of smoke near motorway ‘can be seen for miles’

Huge plume of smoke near motorway ‘can be seen for miles’

An enormous plume of smoke from a fire close to the M25 can be “seen from miles away” this morning.

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Brave teenage girls helped save man’s life on beach

Brave teenage girls helped save man’s life on beach

Courageous teenagers helped save the life of a man who fell into diabetic shock on a Kent beach.

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'Covered in graffiti, asbestos-ridden and no hot water - where’s our money going?’

'Covered in graffiti, asbestos-ridden and no hot water - where’s our money going?’

Angered residents are campaigning to restore an “eyesore” community sports space plagued by asbestos which has fallen in a state of disrepair.

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‘I was a timebomb:’ Boy battling rare blood disorder given second chance

‘I was a timebomb:’ Boy battling rare blood disorder given second chance

A 12-year-old boy who feared he might not wake up while battling a rare blood disorder has been given hope after receiving a bone marrow transplant.

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‘Disgraceful’ – 1,550 health workers to miss out on NHS pay rise

‘Disgraceful’ – 1,550 health workers to miss out on NHS pay rise

Staff from a healthcare organisation are set to miss out on a vital pay award despite being on similar contracts as NHS staff.

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‘Water has been pouring in my flat for months’

‘Water has been pouring in my flat for months’

A mum says she feels “angry and depressed” after a two-month water leak and mould destroyed her home.

Kent’s best restaurants and street food revealed as finalists announced

Kent’s best restaurants and street food revealed as finalists announced

The finalists of this year’s Taste of Kent Awards have been announced - revealing which eateries the judges rate the most.

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Mum died from gunshot wound to the head

Mum died from gunshot wound to the head

A 36-year-old mum-of-two who was fatally wounded after being shot by her partner died from her injuries in hospital, an inquest has heard.

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Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Professor Brian Cox is among many on social media taking the mickey out of a Kent MP following comments he made on TV last night.

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Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has hinted at a return to frontline politics – saying Brexit has failed.

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Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

Crashes cause traffic delays – with long queues on M25

There have been a number of crashes on Kent’s roads this morning.

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kmfm’s audience grows again as 200k now tune in every week

kmfm’s audience grows again as 200k now tune in every week

Kent’s radio station kmfm has seen its audience grow for the fifth consecutive quarter.

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A crumbling icon - the sad story behind one of Kent's most famous hotels

A once state-of-the-art hotel has fallen into disrepair, but its fortunes could now change after its glass-fronted restaurant was put up for rent.

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Bid to turn ‘neglected’ high street shops into thriving indoor marketplace

Bid to turn ‘neglected’ high street shops into thriving indoor marketplace

A businesswoman has launched an ambitious bit to transform a neglected part of the high street into a thriving indoor marketplace.

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Family's horror as woman 'mows down duck’ in Sainsbury’s car park

Family's horror as woman 'mows down duck’ in Sainsbury’s car park

A mum and her daughter were left traumatised after a driver mowed down a beloved duck in a supermarket car park.

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‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

‘It’s the most delicious ice cream I think I’ve eaten’

Our reviewer heads to a new ice cream vendor offering fresh fruit ice creams and vegan-pleasing sundaes – but were they any good?

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‘Rusted and rotten’ leisure centre losing members one year after being built

‘Rusted and rotten’ leisure centre losing members one year after being built

A replacement £20 million leisure centre has come under fire just one year on amid claims of unsanitary conditions and dirty surfaces.

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Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Tributes to 'caring' mum who ‘always put animals first’

Touching tributes have been paid to a mum who cared for hundreds of hedgehogs across the county.

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