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‘Brexit has political equivalent of seven-year itch – what do we have to show for it?’

‘Brexit has political equivalent of seven-year itch – what do we have to show for it?’

Seven years on from the Brexit referendum, political editor Paul Francis considers the progress made since Britain’s departure from the EU.

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Elected mayor could lead Kent and Medway under devolution plans

Elected mayor could lead Kent and Medway under devolution plans

Council leaders are hoping that devolution plans will help boost Kent’s economy.

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Police investigate needle-spiking at concert as women ‘drugged’

Police investigate needle-spiking at concert as women ‘drugged’

A young woman says she was drugged and left suffering multiple seizures as police investigate alleged needle-spiking during a gig.

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‘Are straight, white men being erased from broadcasting? Our box has been ticked for decades!’

‘Are straight, white men being erased from broadcasting? Our box has been ticked for decades!’

An ex-Strictly star fears straight white men are being erased from our screens – but our columnist says it’s about time some other boxes got ticked.

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Hosepipe ban for Kent customers enforced from today

Hosepipe ban for Kent customers enforced from today

A hosepipe ban will be enforced from today in parts of Kent as demand for water reached record levels – with rule-breakers facing a £1,000 fine.

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‘My friend discovered he had cancer after I told him mine was terminal’

‘My friend discovered he had cancer after I told him mine was terminal’

A heartbreaking conversation between good friends led to a dad-of-three later discovering he had cancer.

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‘My son was too embarrassed to ask for help – he shouldn’t have been’

‘My son was too embarrassed to ask for help – he shouldn’t have been’

A mum says her 34-year-old son who was found dead at his home struggled to ask for help due to the stigma attached to men’s mental health.

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'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

Around 500 non-Kent pupils were admitted to grammar schools in the county last year, but why are they getting spaces over local children?

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Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

Kent’s woodland areas have grown by 4,000 hectares in the past 30 years, but the fight must go on to protect and improve them.

Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

Crash causing long queues on main road away from coast

A crash on a busy dual carriageway is causing heavy traffic and queues for several miles.

Beaches packed as temperatures soar

Beaches packed as temperatures soar

Families have flocked to the beach as the county experiences one of the hottest days on record so far this year.

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Buses diverted after bricks hurled at windows

Buses diverted after bricks hurled at windows

A bus company is diverting buses due to the dangers posed to passengers and drivers by thrown bricks.

Boy ‘traumatised’ after fly curtain stuck around neck

Boy ‘traumatised’ after fly curtain stuck around neck

A mum is warning parents to be cautious of fly curtains after her five-year-old boy got his neck caught in the item.

Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

Brewery to launch new taproom eight months after closure

The team behind a popular brewery are launching a new taproom – just eight months after closing their original bar.

Shock as historic library sold at auction by housing giant

Shock as historic library sold at auction by housing giant

Campaigners have branded developers “heartless” after their hopes of buying a historic former military library were dashed at a property auction.

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The ‘lovely’ new-build dubbed ‘nice change from DFL-grey monstrosities'

The ‘lovely’ new-build dubbed ‘nice change from DFL-grey monstrosities'

A new-build home by the sea has caught the attention of neighbours – for going against the grain of the “DFL-grey” modern look.

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Thug strangled fiancée at Travelodge 13 days before wedding

Thug strangled fiancée at Travelodge 13 days before wedding

A man who strangled his fiancée just two weeks before their wedding pleaded with a judge: “Don’t take me away from my wife!”

‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers!’ Lorry hits bridge and drops container

Residents have been seeing the funny side after a lorry hit a railway bridge and dropped a container in the road.

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Hatton Garden heist mastermind ‘sells Kent estate for £2.5m’

Hatton Garden heist mastermind ‘sells Kent estate for £2.5m’

The mastermind behind the Hatton Garden heist is reportedly set to make £2.5 million after selling three houses on his Kent estate.

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Dispersal order enforced after teens hurt in mass brawl

Dispersal order enforced after teens hurt in mass brawl

A mass brawl in which two teenagers were hurt has sparked a police crackdown – with a dispersal order put in place.

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Workman's tools taken from shop where 'everything is free'

Workman's tools taken from shop where 'everything is free'

A carpenter who was working in shop where everything is free had his tools taken – presumably by someone who thought they were part of the deal.

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Eyesore seaside building to be torn down

Eyesore seaside building to be torn down

An eyesore seafront building is finally being demolished - more than a year after plans to bring down the derelict property were revealed.

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Town centre jewellers goes on market for first time in 89 years

Town centre jewellers goes on market for first time in 89 years

A family-run jewellers which has been open for almost 90 years is set to get a new owner as the current one looks to retire.

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Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

An Armed Forces Day fly-by has been cancelled over aircraft engine trouble.

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Community fruit and veg patch planned for former village hall site

Community fruit and veg patch planned for former village hall site

Plans to build a community garden, and possible a farm shop to sell the produce, have been put forward by residents.

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Woman arrested after ‘threatening to set property on fire’

Woman arrested after ‘threatening to set property on fire’

Police were called to a residential street after a woman allegedly threatened to set fire to a property there.

‘It’s been there six months – it’s causing our houses to shake’

‘It’s been there six months – it’s causing our houses to shake’

Residents are losing hope of getting a damaged manhole cover fixed after six months of complaints.

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Men jailed over UK’s biggest fake cash plot must pay back profits

Men jailed over UK’s biggest fake cash plot must pay back profits

A trio of money launderers have been told to give up real funds after being involved in a £12million counterfeiting operation.

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A day in the life of Kent’s favourite baker

A day in the life of Kent’s favourite baker

The boss of an Instagram-favourite dessert shop taking the county by storm shares the scecrets of her sweet success.

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Carnival ditches traditional court king and queen for new ‘inclusive’ role

Carnival ditches traditional court king and queen for new ‘inclusive’ role

Organisers of a 126-year-old carnival in Kent say they have abandoned the traditional roles of a court king or queen in a bid to be more inclusive.

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