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Fury as historic town centre tank 'left to rot'

Fury as historic town centre tank 'left to rot'

A war memorial has been left looking "tatty, shabby and unloved" according to a military history expert calling for the landmark to be restored.

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Huge 'football-themed air dome' coming to Bluewater

Huge 'football-themed air dome' coming to Bluewater

Plans to build a huge sports dome and family entertainment centre in the middle of a car park at Kent's biggest shopping centre have been approved.

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Inside the Kent mental hospital that closed 30 years ago

Inside the Kent mental hospital that closed 30 years ago

A nurse who worked at an institution once known as a "lunatic asylum" has recalled some of the "dark moments" that have stayed with them ever since.

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Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

Officer failed to confront restaurant arsonist 'warming himself' with doorway fire

A police officer chose not to challenge a man lighting a fire in a restaurant doorway shortly before the building was engulfed by flames.

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Treatment failures led to mum being killed by son

Treatment failures led to mum being killed by son

An inquest has heard poor treatment of mental health problems led to a disturbed son fatally stabbing his mother in the neck.

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Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

Roman gatehouse reconstructed on exact spot as original

A gateway has been rebuilt exactly where it was first built almost 2,000 years ago and is set to welcome 'invaders' when the attraction reopens.

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Hollywood stars spotted filming at Co-op

Hollywood stars spotted filming at Co-op

Two Hollywood actors delighted fans when they were spotted filming their new movie at a Co-op supermarket.

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Body of 'unknown man' found in woodland

Body of 'unknown man' found in woodland

Investigations are underway to identify an unknown man after his remains were found in woodland, an inquest heard.

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Tributes line alleyway after teen dies in stabbing

Tributes line alleyway after teen dies in stabbing

Candles, messages, balloons and dozens of bouquets of flowers have been left in tribute to a stabbing victim.

Play areas open after major refurbishments

Play areas open after major refurbishments

Children can enjoy two refurbished playgrounds which have had all their old equipment removed and new facilities installed.

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Pensioner named as victim of fatal fire

Pensioner named as victim of fatal fire

A man who died in a huge house fire has been named, as it is revealed concerned friends warned fire crews he could be inside.

Glaswegian denies manslaughter

Glaswegian denies manslaughter

A man from Glasgow will go on trial later this year accused of manslaughter.

New York-style 20-inch pizza place launching at taproom

New York-style 20-inch pizza place launching at taproom

A New York-style pizzeria offering enormous 20-inch pizzas is set to open at a brewery and taproom next week.

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Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

Delays as tunnel remains partly closed

Exasperated commuters are being held are by bottlenecks after a lane to a key tunnel route was closed off.

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Five people charged after 150 cannabis plants seized

Five people charged after 150 cannabis plants seized

Five men have appeared in court after a police raid led to around 150 cannabis plants being discovered in a house.

Man suffered burns after arson attack

Man suffered burns after arson attack

A man suffered burns in an arson attack at property in a town centre which houses people with drug and alcohol issues.

Cash and cigarettes stolen in village shop burglary

Cash and cigarettes stolen in village shop burglary

Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary at a village shop.

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Drive-thru Costa Coffee plans back on table

Drive-thru Costa Coffee plans back on table

Plans for a drive-thru Costa Coffee have been resubmitted after the council turned them down a year ago.

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Funeral procession for Paul O'Grady to go through village

Funeral procession for Paul O'Grady to go through village

Some roads will be closed as a funeral procession for Paul O'Grady is held in the Kent village where he lived, his grieving husband has revealed.

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Huge Grade II-listed business centre for sale

Huge Grade II-listed business centre for sale

A "prestigious" historic business centre is on the market with a guide price of £2 to £2.2 million

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Woman hurt after fall from window above shops

Woman hurt after fall from window above shops

A woman was taken to hospital after falling from a window.

Four men to face trial over car park 'murder'

Four men to face trial over car park 'murder'

Four men charged with murder after a 51-year-old was found dead in a multi-storey car park are set to stand trial later this year.

Huge whale filmed off Kent coast

Huge whale filmed off Kent coast

Divers were left amazed after an incredibly rare sighting of a humpback whale in the seas off Kent which they were lucky enough to catch on camera.

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Convertible Audi catches fire on ring-road

Convertible Audi catches fire on ring-road

A convertible Audi caught fire on a ring-road, suffering heavy damage to its front end.

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Cliff collapse declared 'major incident'

Cliff collapse declared 'major incident'

A cliff collapse which left thousands without broadband and damaged a demolition firm's warehouse has been declared a major incident by the council.

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Physio charged with sexually assaulting patients

Physio charged with sexually assaulting patients

A man has been charged on suspicion of sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a number of women during physiotherapy treatments.

Orient Express will no longer travel through Kent amid border delay fears

Orient Express will no longer travel through Kent amid border delay fears

The world-famous Orient Express train service will no longer travel through the county, with bosses citing border delays as a major factor.

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Rare 'butcher' bird pictured with mouse in beak in Kent

Rare 'butcher' bird pictured with mouse in beak in Kent

A rare bird - known as a "butcher" for its grisly hunting tactics - has been spotted in Kent.

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Kent person arrested after Grand National protests

Kent person arrested after Grand National protests

At least one person from the county was arrested alongside 117 people after a weekend of protests at the Grand National races.

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Warning as invasive Asian hornet spotted in Kent

Warning as invasive Asian hornet spotted in Kent

Keepers are urged to stay vigilant after an Asian hornet - which can attack and eat honey bees - was spotted in the county.

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