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‘Kind-hearted’ crash victim, 20, was to be a dad for first time

‘Kind-hearted’ crash victim, 20, was to be a dad for first time

The heartbroken mum of a ‘cheeky chappy’ killed in a crash says he would have made a great father.

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‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

‘My family’s mystery illness took years to be diagnosed’

A carer whose mum and grandfather developed a mystery illness that initially stumped doctors has discovered it is a rare genetic condition.

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‘Slashing money for youth clubs creates a ticking timebomb for us all’

‘Slashing money for youth clubs creates a ticking timebomb for us all’

Proposed budget cuts have put 80 youth groups at risk of closure and our columnist says the long-term impact must be considered before the axe falls.

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'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

'They've replaced cobbles with cobbles - it's not worth £1.25m!'

A £1.25 million transformation of a town centre square has divided opinion, with some branding it a waste of money and others liking the new look.

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A reshuffle at the top for county council

A reshuffle at the top for county council

The leader of Kent County Council has announced cabinet changes amid rumours he could face a leadership challenge.

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Woman in 40s killed in tragic crash

Woman in 40s killed in tragic crash

A woman in her 40s was tragically killed in a crash on a dual-carriageway.

‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

The first of Southeastern’s refurbished high-speed trains entered service this morning and we went on board to take a look around.

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Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

Man stabbed ‘seriously hurt’ as suspect charged with attempted murder

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

Hollywood couple share date and kiss at Kent restaurant

An A-list celebrity couple who have appeared in huge Hollywood hits caused a stir after popping up at a seafront restaurant to enjoy a dinner date.

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‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

A showcase of how the government is tackling the small boats crisis coincided with record crossings and tragedy in the Channel, writes Paul Francis.

Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

Bin workers reject offer dubbed 'good day's pay for full day's work’

Striking bin workers have rejected a fresh salary offer which a council leader described as a “good day’s pay for a full day’s work”.

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Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

Family’s anger after girl, 6, died two days after being sent home with tonsilitis

The family of a girl who died two days after being sent home from hospital with tonsilitis believe somebody should take responsibility for her death.

‘How did we go from old designs to Flintstone towers?’

‘How did we go from old designs to Flintstone towers?’

Bosses behind a controversial seafront scheme should have stuck with "far more subtle" designs unveiled eight years ago, say frustrated residents.

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Special needs school eyes expansion onto industrial estate

Special needs school eyes expansion onto industrial estate

A school educating children with autism is hoping to open a new site to expand its current intake and help young people aged between 18 and 25.

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Man, 20, dies after crashing into ditch

Man, 20, dies after crashing into ditch

A young driver has died after crashing into a ditch in the early hours, as police launch an appeal for witnesses.

M20 underpass to shut for three months

M20 underpass to shut for three months

A well-used underpass beneath the M20 is to shut for three months to allow for more essential repairs.

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Council HQ set to move into town's tallest building

Council HQ set to move into town's tallest building

Plans to move a council HQ have taken a step forward but questions remain over what will happen to its current site.

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Bid for castle cafe sparks accident fears at town's 'dodgiest junction'

Bid for castle cafe sparks accident fears at town's 'dodgiest junction'

A bid to install a pedestrian crossing as part of plans for a new cafe opposite a castle has sparked fears someone “could be killed”.

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Tribute to war vet who lived in the same road his entire life

Tribute to war vet who lived in the same road his entire life

The family of a well known war veteran has paid tribute to the 83-year-old after he died following a stroke.

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Kent Police in legal dispute over £5.5m contract

Kent Police in legal dispute over £5.5m contract

A legal tussle over Kent Police PFI scheme could cost millions to settle

Couple’s music bar bid for club that hosted The Who and Fleetwood Mac

Couple’s music bar bid for club that hosted The Who and Fleetwood Mac

A couple hoping to open a music cafe in a former nightspot that hosted some of the world’s biggest bands have allayed fears about noise and violence.

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The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

The woman making history as first female head at Britain’s oldest school

The first female head in the more than 1,400-year history of a Kent school is seeking to lead it into a new modern era.

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I’m a Celebrity star rates Kent hotel as ‘insane’

I’m a Celebrity star rates Kent hotel as ‘insane’

A TV personality has described a Kent hotel as “insane”, while a West End star who also stayed there recently said it was “gorgeous”.

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Much-loved cafe confirms plans to move

Much-loved cafe confirms plans to move

Bosses of a popular town centre cafe have revealed plans to move to a new location as they seek to expand the business.

Ambitious plans for new gin distillery in Kent

Ambitious plans for new gin distillery in Kent

A new micro-distillery planned for an industrial estate is set to bring “something fresh” to the English alcohol market.

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Demolition of former beloved nightclub begins

Demolition of former beloved nightclub begins

Work has started to tear down a former town centre club and neighbouring buildings to make way for a multimillion-pound renovation project.

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‘We don’t need new rugby HQ – we have enough sports facilities’

‘We don’t need new rugby HQ – we have enough sports facilities’

A rugby club’s bid to build its first permanent home has been criticised by neighbours who say there is no need for the facilities.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police say they have called off the search for a man reported missing after discovering a body in a wooded area.

Tragedy in Channel as migrant boat capsizes

Tragedy in Channel as migrant boat capsizes

Six people have died after a migrant boat crossing the English Channel capsized early this morning.

Cheapest streets in Kent’s priciest towns revealed

Cheapest streets in Kent’s priciest towns revealed

We’ve rounded up the cheapest areas to live in the most sought-after areas of Kent – and the prices may surprise you.

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