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Rat fears after rubbish uncollected for nine months

Rat fears after rubbish uncollected for nine months

A pensioner feared her grandchildren would be bitten by rats while playing in her garden due to a pile of rubbish left uncollected for nine months.

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TikToker goes viral after taking cobblestone for 'souvenir'

TikToker goes viral after taking cobblestone for 'souvenir'

A TikToker has gone viral after sharing a video of her seemingly taking a cobblestone from the ground as a "souvenir" near a historic Kent landmark.

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'We need to let our kids go out and get some sunshine'

'We need to let our kids go out and get some sunshine'

Our columnist Secret Thinker says we don’t always have to immediately slap on factor 100 sun cream and a stupid hat.

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Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

Dad's McDonald's protest ends after police arrive

A furious dad-of-four's protest over missing McDonald's items came to an end after police arrived at the restaurant.

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CCTV released after woman attacked from behind in street

CCTV released after woman attacked from behind in street

Detectives are looking for a man who may be able to help them after a woman was attacked from behind.

60 jobs at risk at P&O one year after mass sackings

60 jobs at risk at P&O one year after mass sackings

Controversy-hit P&O Ferries is set to make a further 60 redundancies a year on from an infamous mass sacking.

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Woman sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Outlet

Woman sexually assaulted in broad daylight near Outlet

A woman has been sexually assaulted in broad daylight near a shopping centre, sparking a police investigation.

Coaches asked to rebook as port braces for more 'horrible' traffic

Coaches asked to rebook as port braces for more 'horrible' traffic

Port and travel bosses are taking steps to avoid chaotic scenes at the port of Dover this Easter weekend.

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Sniffer dogs uncover thousands of illegal cigarettes in secret shop tunnel

Sniffer dogs uncover thousands of illegal cigarettes in secret shop tunnel

Hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes have been uncovered in a police raid of various town shops with the help of sniffer dogs.

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Anti-social bikers force closure of giant car park

Anti-social bikers force closure of giant car park

A commuter car park is set to close following hundreds of incidents of anti-social behaviour.

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Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

Know your rights! What to do if you're given a parking fine

When it comes to parking tickets, it's important you know your rights and what to do if you're issued with one.

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Woman injured as car and lorry collide on dual carriageway

Woman injured as car and lorry collide on dual carriageway

A major route hit by roadworks was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Huge £32m winery approved for Kent countryside

Huge £32m winery approved for Kent countryside

Controversial plans for winemaker Chapel Down to build a £32m winery at a beauty spot in the Kent countryside have been narrowly approved.

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The 18 stunning murals which have transformed town centre

The 18 stunning murals which have transformed town centre

A town centre art trail is underway as the final murals decorating drab walls are now complete.

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Man arrested as five police vehicles spotted in street

Man arrested as five police vehicles spotted in street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker after five police vehicles were spotted in a road.

Cyclist injured after being hit by car at junction

Cyclist injured after being hit by car at junction

There were delays on a main road after a cyclist was hit by a car at a junction.

Bid for 67 homes at demolished Banksy site approved

Bid for 67 homes at demolished Banksy site approved

Plans for a 67-home development at the site of a Banksy painting which was controversially torn down have been given the green light.

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Burglar broke into homes of elderly victims while wearing tag

Burglar broke into homes of elderly victims while wearing tag

A prolific burglar who targeted pensioners in their own homes and stole large sums while wearing an electronic tag has been jailed.

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Candidates for 2023 election revealed

Candidates for 2023 election revealed

Candidates for all 550 seats on local council elections are being revealed today.

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'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

'Blocked drain has left us stuck in our own home'

A family-of-six say they have days when they are “stuck inside their own home” due to a blocked drain directly outside their front door.

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Heartbreak as thousands of bees die in hive poisoning

Heartbreak as thousands of bees die in hive poisoning

A beekeeper has blamed chemical spraying for the death of a colony of 30,000 bees.

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How JFK inspired thousands to walk across Kent

How JFK inspired thousands to walk across Kent

Thousands of people took part in legendary 50 mile walks in the 1960s, organised by the Kent Messenger and inspired by the president of the USA.

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Tesco fines customers for parking at store twice in one day

Tesco fines customers for parking at store twice in one day

Customers who have visited a supermarket more than once a day have received parking fines as the shop believes their cars were parked there for hours.

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The village where every traditional pub is on the market

The village where every traditional pub is on the market

Concerned residents fear a village could soon become a "ghost town" as every traditional pub in the area is now up for sale.

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The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

The coastal towns with biggest house price jumps in past decade

Coastal homes across the country have rocketed in value, with six Kent towns featured in a list of the top 10 seeing the biggest jumps.

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8,500 homes approved for huge Kent 'garden town'

8,500 homes approved for huge Kent 'garden town'

Controversial plans for the first 8,500 homes at a sprawling "garden town" have been approved amid huge opposition from campaigners.

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Police called after crash outside 24-hour gym

Police called after crash outside 24-hour gym

Emergency services have been called to a two-car crash outside a 24-hour gym on a retail park.

Crash near junction sparks long delays on A2

Crash near junction sparks long delays on A2

An accident near a busy roundabout was causing heavy traffic on the A2 this evening.

Drink-driving arrest after crash

Drink-driving arrest after crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a collision and was then taken to hospital.

M&S launches bid to serve alcohol in café

M&S launches bid to serve alcohol in café

Boozy brunches could be on the cards at an M&S café after the high street retailer applied for a variation to its premises license to sell alcohol.

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