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Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

Probe after filthy caravans dumped in major route lay-by

Caravans full of rubbish have been dumped in a lay-by on a busy route potentially costing taxpayers thousands to remove them.

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Missing teen, 14, found safe and well

Missing teen, 14, found safe and well

Officers asked for the public’s help to find a missing 14-year-old girl.

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

High street’s oldest shop to finally reopen 18 months after roof collapsed

The oldest shop on a high street is set to finally reopen 18 months after an undetected water leak caused its roof to collapse.

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‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

‘I spend three hours at A&E every other day because my GP can’t see me’

A dad who had a spike go through his arm has had to spend hours in A&E every other day because his surgery can’t see him.

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

In this week’s episode our reporters discuss the farmers’ protest in London and are joined by East Thanet MP Polly Billington.

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Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Park pledges to reopen iconic cinema building as another blockbuster film lined up

Dreamland bosses say they remain committed to reopening the park’s iconic cinema building – but first have plans for it to be used for another film.

Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’

Rolexes and crypto: How dealer selling drugs from bedroom hid ‘massive profits’

A young drug dealer who made tens of thousands of pounds tried to hide massive profits by pumping cash into plush Rolex watches and cryptocurrency.

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Christmas light switch-on cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ from bad weather

Christmas light switch-on cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ from bad weather

A local council has cancelled their Christmas event due to safety concerns after a bad weather forecast.

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Lawyer dies after suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Asia

Lawyer dies after suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Asia

A 28-year-old lawyer has been named as one of five people killed after the suspected poisoning in Laos.

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

£5m roundabout revamp complete after nine months

A multi-million-pound project to help reduce congestion at one of the county’s busiest junctions has been completed.

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Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

A vandal’s mindless damage to a crossing used by children and elderly people risks their safety, says a councillor.

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Drought, tropical diseases and catastrophic flooding - welcome to Kent in 2080

Drought, tropical diseases and catastrophic flooding - welcome to Kent in 2080

Kent could be hit by tropical diseases such as malaria and dengue fever within decades if climate change continues to worsen, a new study has found.

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting

A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.

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'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

'I know the village needs a shop - it won't stay shut for long!'

The owner of the only shop in a village has reassured residents the closure is temporary, as current tenants leave this week.

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Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block

Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

Private school scraps plans to leave historic site for housing

Plans to move a private school out of its current home to make way for more than 1,000 homes have been ditched due to high costs.

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Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

Bus on new £34m ‘rapid service’ breaks down on first day

A bus broke down on the first day of a much-anticipated “rapid” service, forcing passengers to wait for a replacement.

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Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

Image released after ‘man exposes himself’ in broad daylight

Police have published a CCTV image after a man reportedly exposed himself.

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize

A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach

Commuters faced delays after a lorry burst into flames near a busy roundabout, with black plumes of smoke visible for miles.

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Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks

Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.

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Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl

A former head teacher has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault.

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’

A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.

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Man stabbed partner to death - on same day mental health team said he posed no risk

Man stabbed partner to death - on same day mental health team said he posed no risk

A homicide review reveals a mental health team concluded a violent alcoholic posed his partner no risk - on the same day he killed her.

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‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’

‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’

Television presenter Chris Packham has waded into the debate over mass housebuilding plans across Kent, saying: “We can’t be Nimbyist”.

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We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!

After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.

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‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’

‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’

The ‘death tax’ on farmers, defence spending cuts and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months

Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.

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Main road blocked after multi-car collision

Main road blocked after multi-car collision

A multi-vehicle collision caused delays for motorists on a busy road.

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