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Missing woman, 37, ‘safely found’

Missing woman, 37, ‘safely found’

A woman who had been reported missing has been “safely found”, police have confirmed.

Horror as boy, 7, pricks finger on dirty needle found on beach

Horror as boy, 7, pricks finger on dirty needle found on beach

A young autistic boy has been left “completely traumatised” after pricking his finger on a discarded needle.

‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

‘I don't really want to go - this pub has been my life!'

The landlord behind a village pub famous for its history and seafood is selling up after almost 40 years behind the bar.

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The forgotten histories of Kent’s shopping centre sites

The forgotten histories of Kent’s shopping centre sites

We have all visited the county’s big shopping centres – but have you ever asked yourself what used to be on the sites upon which they now stand?

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Yobs post video on social media after ‘knife-point’ bike robbery

Yobs post video on social media after ‘knife-point’ bike robbery

Police are investigating after a group broke into school gates and stole a motorbike from its owner.

‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

‘Brave and inspirational’ teen loses cancer battle

A 17-year-old who spent the past two years fighting a brain tumour has passed away.

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‘Firefighters are being slowed down by traffic’

‘Firefighters are being slowed down by traffic’

A huge rise in attendance times to fires is down to ‘increasing pressures from traffic’ says the boss of the service.

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‘We’re so overwhelmed by asylum-seekers we can’t care for Kent children’

‘We’re so overwhelmed by asylum-seekers we can’t care for Kent children’

A council says it has reached a new ‘unthinkable’ crisis point of having to consider stopping taking Kent children into care.

Historic pub reopens after £1.8 million revamp

Historic pub reopens after £1.8 million revamp

Original features have been restored at a historic pub which has reopened after 14 weeks of renovations.

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Green light for new houses on abandoned Victorian railway tracks

Green light for new houses on abandoned Victorian railway tracks

Proposals for new homes to be built on an old Victorian railway track have been approved despite criticism over their size.

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Plans unveiled for ‘unnecessary and unwanted’ village development

Plans unveiled for ‘unnecessary and unwanted’ village development

A village could expand by more than 70 homes as part of controversial plans already sparking concern among residents.

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‘My dog’s not aggressive anymore – she doesn’t need a muzzle’

‘My dog’s not aggressive anymore – she doesn’t need a muzzle’

A woman whose dog left a toddler with facial injuries after a nasty attack has overturned a council order to have the animal muzzled.

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Final green light for £51m student complex set to act as holiday hotel

Final green light for £51m student complex set to act as holiday hotel

Work can finally begin on a sprawling 935-bed student halls complex – after plans were given full approval.

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Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

Late horror actor’s Star Wars props among incredible memorabilia being sold at auction

The film memorabilia of a legendary Star Wars and Hammer House of Horror actor is being auctioned off.

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‘Thank goodness the era of smoking everywhere is now in the past’

‘Thank goodness the era of smoking everywhere is now in the past’

It wasn’t long ago you could smoke in restaurants and cinemas – but, as our columnist recalls, it meant we all ended up wreaking of the things.

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Lucky kmfm listener wins £1000 in Thousand Pound Friday competition

Lucky kmfm listener wins £1000 in Thousand Pound Friday competition

A kmfm listener’s confusion turned to delight when she realised she had won £1,000 in the radio station’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.

Residents made homeless by blaze given new homes

Residents made homeless by blaze given new homes

New homes have been found for residents made homeless after a devastating fire.

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The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

The Kent riverside walk that is ‘close to perfection’

Reporter Rhys Griffiths took a riverside walk and discovered a corner of Kent that could be perfect for those wanting a day out in the countryside.

Arrest after wrecking spree at Jewish cemetery

Arrest after wrecking spree at Jewish cemetery

Police have arrested a man after a vandalism spree caused £19,000 of damage at a synagogue.

Murder arrest after police find missing mum’s car

Murder arrest after police find missing mum’s car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the search for a missing woman.

Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

Bird flu restrictions lifted in Kent after flock culled

Measures put in place to stop the spread of bird flu after an outbreak in Kent have been lifted, but keepers are warned to still be vigilant.

Mystery Kent man becomes millionaire overnight with Lotto win

Mystery Kent man becomes millionaire overnight with Lotto win

A mystery National Lottery winner, known only as Mr C, has bagged £1 million after playing a Lucky Dip.

Majestic photos of Milky Way captured in Kent

Majestic photos of Milky Way captured in Kent

A photographer has travelled the county over the summer capturing stunning shots of the Milky Way at night.

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Diner vows to boycott restaurant after NHS discount denied

Diner vows to boycott restaurant after NHS discount denied

A diner says she will not be returning to a restaurant after being refused the use of blue light and armed forces discount cards.

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Hotel’s theatre and music plans scrapped amid ‘noise nuisance’ fears

Hotel’s theatre and music plans scrapped amid ‘noise nuisance’ fears

Plans to transform part of a historic hotel into a performing arts venue have been scrapped amid concerns over potential “noise nuisance”.

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‘Loss of my beloved cat reminds me we need death to give life value’

‘Loss of my beloved cat reminds me we need death to give life value’

After suffering another unbearable loss, columnist Melissa Todd is reminded of the frailty of life and importance of savouring every moment.

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‘We won't give up - our county needs Eurostar!'

‘We won't give up - our county needs Eurostar!'

The fight to bring Eurostar back to Kent is not over yet - as a campaign to restore services gains support from almost 30,000 people.

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Green light for new village estate despite ‘rat-run’ fears

Green light for new village estate despite ‘rat-run’ fears

Plans for a 53-home estate branded a “recipe for disaster” by villagers have cleared the first hurdle.

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TV show aims to ‘shed light’ on workings of Kent Police and county’s paramedics

TV show aims to ‘shed light’ on workings of Kent Police and county’s paramedics

Viewers will get to see how volunteer officers and paramedics operate together when responding to emergencies.

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‘Did van driver hit football club boss in panic or revenge?’

‘Did van driver hit football club boss in panic or revenge?’

A judge is set to examine whether a man drove his van into a football club chairman in panic or out of vengeance.

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