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Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Customers rally to save bookshop after viral plea

Bookworms have rallied to save a struggling shop from closing down after a social media plea attracted international attention.

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Barriers installed to stop nuisance bikers

Barriers installed to stop nuisance bikers

Families will at last have their peace after barriers were installed to prevent nuisance motorcyclists from racing along a footpath.

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Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

Elderly man injured after youths throw trolley at Asda

An elderly man was taken to hospital with a head injury after a trolley was thrown by youths at a branch of Asda.

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Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

Driver caught using laughing gas on M25

Two boxes of nitrous oxide canisters were seized by police after a vehicle was stopped on a motorway.

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Stop on 900-home plan that would dwarf village

Stop on 900-home plan that would dwarf village

National Highways has delayed a huge development by several months due to concerns about its impact on two motorways.

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'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

'They can't build homes here - where will the children play?'

Concerns have been raised after plans emerged to build eight new homes over a children's play area.

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Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

Train hits traffic sign left on tracks

There was disruption on Southeastern services after a train hit a road sign on the tracks.

Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

Talent show judge wears Kent student's outfit

One of the stars of ITV talent show Starstruck has revealed he showcased the design talents of a Kent student last night on the popular show.

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Tory MP picked to fight next election

Tory MP picked to fight next election

Another Kent MP has been given the green light to fight for re-election after a selection process.

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James Bond books 'to be edited' for racist terms

James Bond books 'to be edited' for racist terms

Following the reworking of Roald Dahl's books, now Ian Fleming's classic 007 tales are set for editing.

Huge response after bookshop's 'save us' plea

Huge response after bookshop's 'save us' plea

A Kent bookshop has found itself at the centre of international attention after its owner posted a photo of the empty store and pleaded for customers.

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Bully slashed deaf neighbour with 'frightening' power saw

Bully slashed deaf neighbour with 'frightening' power saw

A man slashed his neighbour with a 'frightening' power saw and threatened to kill him after tormenting him for being deaf.

Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

Calls to introduce parking restrictions along busy seafront road

Calls are being made to introduce parking restrictions along a busy seaside road in order to stop drivers hogging the limited spaces all day.

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‘I want to film reality series at my new Kent castle’

‘I want to film reality series at my new Kent castle’

EXCLUSIVE: The new owners of a historic castle hope to film a reality series there to bring "attention to the history and beauty of Kent".

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The Kent firm turning our seaweed into Selfridges creams

The Kent firm turning our seaweed into Selfridges creams

Seaweed picked from the Kent coast is being transformed into high-end serums inside a former casino - before ending up on shelves at Selfridges.

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Seal and kingfisher spotted in river

Seal and kingfisher spotted in river

A man was treated to two spectacular wildlife sights after spotting a seal in a river followed closely by another unusual critter.

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Drag race thwarted by police

Drag race thwarted by police

A drag race has been thwarted by police after officers were given additional powers to clampdown on meets.

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Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for £34m leisure centre set for approval

Plans for a new leisure centre, which is set to be built to the highest environmental standards, have been recommended for approval.

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Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

Lake closed after 'discharge' leaks from pipe

A popular lake for water sports and activities has been closed after a blocked sewer caused a discharge into the water.

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Ford Fiesta driver fined after speeding at 95mph

Ford Fiesta driver fined after speeding at 95mph

A motorist clocked speeding at almost 100mph along a busy stretch of motorway has been issued a fine.

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Busy route shut after vehicle strikes bridge

Busy route shut after vehicle strikes bridge

Traffic is building on a busy route following reports a vehicle has hit a railway bridge.

Reunion chop as hairdresser celebrates 35 years trade

Reunion chop as hairdresser celebrates 35 years trade

A salon owner who has cut the hair of MPs and TV doctors is celebrating 35 years in business by lopping off the locks of his first customer again.

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Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Brothers to open Mediterranean restaurant in pub

Two brothers have invested £300,000 into a village pub to transform it into their next restaurant.

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New 'security measures' introduced to protect tomatoes

New 'security measures' introduced to protect tomatoes

A farm shop has published a photo of a farmer carrying a shotgun to warn off tomato-rustlers in a tongue-in-cheek post on social media.

Car crashes through level crossing

Car crashes through level crossing

A railway line was blocked after a car crashed through a level crossing, ending up on the train tracks.

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Big search operation after person seen in river

Big search operation after person seen in river

Emergency services launched a big search operation last night following reports a person had been spotted in the River Medway.

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Police incident near motorway bridge

Police incident near motorway bridge

The M20 and a major road into a Kent town have been closed this morning due to a police incident near a motorway bridge.

Bidding war breaks out over car parks earmarked for housing

Bidding war breaks out over car parks earmarked for housing

After fending off “a number of offers”, a council has found buyers for three prominent car parks which are earmarked for housing.

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'Charlie was the most gentle, kind, funny man anyone could meet'

'Charlie was the most gentle, kind, funny man anyone could meet'

The heartbroken partner of an Asda worker whose body was found this week has paid tribute to her 'king'.

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From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

From Twickenham to TV soaps – 143 years of rugby all-stars

It's survived plagues, wars and pandemics to produce some of the biggest names in rugby and TV, here we look at the legacy of The Mighty Stones.

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