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‘Unfairly’ dismissed funeral director gets £43,000 payout

‘Unfairly’ dismissed funeral director gets £43,000 payout

A funeral director has been awarded more than £40,000 in compensation after a tribunal found he was “unfairly” dismissed.

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Opening date revealed for popular sweet bakery given ‘royal’ approval

Opening date revealed for popular sweet bakery given ‘royal’ approval

Cheran’s Bakery is opening its fourth store following its Netflix debut in the hit show, The Crown.

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Bomb scare shuts retail park

Bomb scare shuts retail park

A police cordon has been put up and shoppers have been evacuated from a retail park following a “suspicious” incident.

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Historic village pub named best in Kent

Historic village pub named best in Kent

A 200-year-old pub has been named the best in Kent after its landlords renamed the site following a refurbishment.

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‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

A warning has been issued to parents after an alleged attempted kidnapping at a park.

Homes and businesses left without water after three mains burst

Homes and businesses left without water after three mains burst

Residents and businesses have been left without a water supply following reports of two burst mains.

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M20 lorry crash causes delays

M20 lorry crash causes delays

A lorry has hit trees on the M20 motorway this morning, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic.

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Two in hospital after crash near pub

Two in hospital after crash near pub

A road is partially blocked in both directions due to an accident involving two vehicles, with one man suffering “potentially life-changing injuries”.

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Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

Dismay as huge shopping centre to permanently close

A huge waterfront shopping centre is closing after more than 20 years, with 32 people set to lose their jobs.

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Firefighters unaware tragic dad-of-five was inside burning house

Firefighters unaware tragic dad-of-five was inside burning house

The family of a “devoted and loving” father-of-five killed in a house fire have paid tribute to the well-respected entrepreneur.

Mum at ‘breaking point’ after three-year mouse infestation

Mum at ‘breaking point’ after three-year mouse infestation

A woman terrified of mice says she feels exhausted and drained after putting up with a rodent problem at her home for years.

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Salon to close after 34 years as rents soar

Salon to close after 34 years as rents soar

A hairdressers dubbed ‘the heart of the community’ is shutting up shop after more than three decades due to the rising cost of living.

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'Until people take us seriously, they're going to see rubbish piling up in streets'

'Until people take us seriously, they're going to see rubbish piling up in streets'

Here’s everything you need to know about why a wage dispute could lead to bins being left uncollected – and which parts of the county will be hit...

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Council fixs pothole after motorcyclist threatened to do it himself

Council fixs pothole after motorcyclist threatened to do it himself

A motorcyclist was saved from carrying his own planned pothole repair after the council arrived to fix it.

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Surgeon denies infecting young mums with herpes during operations

Surgeon denies infecting young mums with herpes during operations

A surgeon has told an inquest into the deaths of two young mums who died of herpes after giving birth that he is not responsible for infecting them.

Travellers set up camp on children’s play park

Travellers set up camp on children’s play park

Residents say they have been unable to use a popular park and dog walking spot after a Traveller camp set up on the land.

Steak restaurant with ‘football chapel’ launches

Steak restaurant with ‘football chapel’ launches

An Argentine-inspired steak restaurant complete with a “football chapel” has launched at a new harbourside development.

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UK’s first vegan cat café set to open

UK’s first vegan cat café set to open

The UK’s first vegan cat café, which has been in the works for more than five years, is finally set to open next month.

Couple facing jail after fatal crash

Couple facing jail after fatal crash

A couple have admitted trying to pervert the course of justice after a fatal car crash.

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Hunt after Starbucks is raided overnight

Hunt after Starbucks is raided overnight

Police have launched an appeal and are searching for two suspects after a town centre Starbucks was burgled.

P&O bosses ‘confident of avoiding fine’ for mass sackings

P&O bosses ‘confident of avoiding fine’ for mass sackings

An annual report reveals P&O Ferries directors are confident of avoiding a fine for sacking almost 800 seafarers without notice.

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Devastating fire which killed hero dog caused by e-scooter battery

Devastating fire which killed hero dog caused by e-scooter battery

The fire service have issued a warning after new images show the aftermath of a flat fire which killed a dog and gave a man life-changing burns.

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Flooding alerts across Kent

Flooding alerts across Kent

Flood alerts have been issued across the county with residents being told to prepare for overflows and avoid low lying ground.

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Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

More than 60 children in one part of Kent have missed out on a place in a grammar school despite passing the 11-plus.

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Café opens after 25 year journey

Café opens after 25 year journey

A café owner is celebrating after her life-long dream of opening a shop became a reality after 25 years.

‘It’s caused parking chaos – my mother can’t visit us anymore’

‘It’s caused parking chaos – my mother can’t visit us anymore’

Drastic parking changes have forced some residents to fork out thousands of pounds converting their front gardens into driveways.

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Tragic toddler was ‘a real life superhero’

Tragic toddler was ‘a real life superhero’

The heartbroken mum of a toddler who tragically died after suffering inflammation on his brain has described her son as “a real life superhero”.

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Missing sisters found

Missing sisters found

Two missing sisters aged 12 and 14 have been found safe and well by police.

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Labour’s Rachel Reeves brands Abbott’s racism remarks ‘grotesque’ during town visit

Labour’s Rachel Reeves brands Abbott’s racism remarks ‘grotesque’ during town visit

Labour’s shadow chancellor has addressed the future of long-standing MP Diane Abbott following a visit to Kent to talk to high street businesses.

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Almost 50 lambs savaged in horrific dog attack

Almost 50 lambs savaged in horrific dog attack

An ‘Akita-type’ dog has been seized after almost 50 lambs were killed or injured in a horrific attack.

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