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Oscar-winner spotted filming movie in seaside town

Oscar-winner spotted filming movie in seaside town

An award-winning director has been seen filming her latest blockbuster in another part of Kent.

Tributes to ‘lovely lad’, 20, after fatal crash at roundabout

Tributes to ‘lovely lad’, 20, after fatal crash at roundabout

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “lovely lad” with the “purest soul” who died after a car crashed into a roundabout.

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Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

Bid to host first-ever weddings at 250-year-old fort

A huge 18th century fort, which is in the process of a major transformation, could become a wedding venue.

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New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

New £35m railway station branded 'waste of money' opens today

The county’s first new railway station in eight years opens for the first time today - more than a decade after the scheme was first proposed.

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New owners revealed as dated shopping centre starts new chapter

New owners revealed as dated shopping centre starts new chapter

The new owners of a run-down shopping centre have finally been revealed and are promising ‘to get this right’ as they reveal plans for its future.

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‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

‘They put it all in one bin! It makes a mockery of us’

Refuse workers have sparked fury after being caught on camera mixing residents’ glass and paper recycling together during collections.

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DIY PM visits Kent sea cadets

DIY PM visits Kent sea cadets

The Prime Minister made an appearance in Kent at the weekend but it wasn’t for a business meeting or a talk.

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'All eyesore and no benefits' - 5G mast still not switched on after 10 months

'All eyesore and no benefits' - 5G mast still not switched on after 10 months

A 5G mast that sparked anger when it “appeared out of nowhere” has still not been switched 10 months after being installed.

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School keeps memory of ‘inspirational’ 17-year-old alive

School keeps memory of ‘inspirational’ 17-year-old alive

A secondary school is to rename its performing arts studio and dedicate an award in honour of a student who died.

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New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

New alfresco dining experience opens at popular restaurant

A new garden with barbecue has opened at a luxury seafood restaurant which boasts coastal views.

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‘He had a massive heart and passion for adventure’

‘He had a massive heart and passion for adventure’

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a crash have paid tribute to “a much loved family member” who “made friends wherever he went”.

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Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

Four Kent pubs named among best in UK to visit this summer

Four pubs in the county have made it onto a list of the best boozers to visit in the UK this summer.

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Fire near golf club treated as suspicious

Fire near golf club treated as suspicious

Fire crews spent 90 minutes extinguishing a blaze in woodland near a golf club, which is now being treated as arson.

Air ambulance called after ‘serious’ crash

Air ambulance called after ‘serious’ crash

Road closures were put in place after the air ambulance was called to a serious crash in which a car left the carriageway.

Kebab chain applies for late licence to ‘take on McDonald’s’

Kebab chain applies for late licence to ‘take on McDonald’s’

A popular kebab chain located in a crime hotspot is hoping to stay open later over the weekends in a bid to challenge fast food rivals.

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The stunning walk with some of Kent’s best views – and a riverside beer garden

The stunning walk with some of Kent’s best views – and a riverside beer garden

A pint and sandwich at a wonderful riverside pub after a bracing hike over the hills make this walk another of Kent’s hidden gems.

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What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

As the government puts the focus on housebuilding onto cities, the rate of new homes in the county is unlikely to slow.

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Suspected arson at former library

Suspected arson at former library

Police are probing a suspicious fire at a former library which saw five fire crews battling the flames.

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‘Do you trust police?’ asks commissioner

‘Do you trust police?’ asks commissioner

Kent’s crime commissioner says the public’s trust has been ‘severely tested’ by police misconduct in recent years.

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Mansion in grounds of ruined abbey for sale at £2.25m

Mansion in grounds of ruined abbey for sale at £2.25m

A Queen Anne home set in the grounds of an historic religious site – known for its ‘miracles’ – is on the market.

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Plan to crack down on drivers dodging hospital car park charges

Plan to crack down on drivers dodging hospital car park charges

Parking charges could be added to streets around a hospital in a bid to stop visitors ducking out of using its car park.

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Kate Bush Day returns this weekend

Kate Bush Day returns this weekend

An event celebrating Kate Bush’s most famous song and video is back after a four year break to celebrate the singer’s 65th birthday.

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‘It won’t be worth carrying on’ – workers hit out as ULEZ expansion looms

‘It won’t be worth carrying on’ – workers hit out as ULEZ expansion looms

Kent residents fear they could be set to lose their jobs and access to hobbies after London’s emission zone expansion was given the green light.

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Tom Jones fan left £150 out of pocket after ‘vandals target railways’

Tom Jones fan left £150 out of pocket after ‘vandals target railways’

A concertgoer missed out on seeing singer Tom Jones’ Dreamland gig after her train was brought to a standstill when it hit a fire extinguisher.

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Police helicopter tracks down suspected motorbike thieves

Police helicopter tracks down suspected motorbike thieves

Two men have been arrested after a police helicopter was deployed in the early hours to help track down two suspected motorbike thieves.

Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

Holiday-makers face two-hour delays at Dover as queues build

Those hoping to get away on holiday were hampered by long delays at the Port of Dover.

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Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

Police officer headbutted by man ‘stealing 26 steaks’

A man has been arrested after a police officer was headbutted in the face while trying to stop him for the suspected theft of meat from a local shop.

New nursery to open in former nightclub

New nursery to open in former nightclub

A nursery is set to open in a former town centre nightclub after undergoing a major six-figure refurbishment.

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The grim reality of life inside one of Kent’s biggest tower blocks

The grim reality of life inside one of Kent’s biggest tower blocks

A fed-up dad says teens lighting fires, smoking cannabis and throwing projectiles from the roof have turned his block of flats into “a living hell”.

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Train carriages to be transformed into unique bar and restaurant

Train carriages to be transformed into unique bar and restaurant

Retired train carriages dumped in a scrapyard are being converted into a restaurant and bar to create a “one-in-a-million venue”.

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