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Plan for new railway station postponed

Plan for new railway station postponed

Plans put forward for a new railway station have been mothballed due to a rise in costs.

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Travelodge announces plans for 11 new hotels in Kent

Travelodge announces plans for 11 new hotels in Kent

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to significantly increase its portfolio of hotels in Kent.

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Lily Allen series set in Margate starts tonight

Lily Allen series set in Margate starts tonight

A comedy set and filmed in Margate featuring Lily Allen is set to air - with appearances from Benidorm and James Bond stars.

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Lily Allen series set in Margate to debut next week

Lily Allen series set in Margate to debut next week

A comedy set and filmed in Margate featuring Lily Allen is set to air next week - with appearances from Benidorm and James Bond stars.

Arrest after rail services disrupted due to 'trespasser on tracks'

Arrest after rail services disrupted due to 'trespasser on tracks'

A man has been arrested after a trespasser on the tracks brought services a busy railway line to a halt.

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Man arrested after laser aimed at helicopter

Man arrested after laser aimed at helicopter

A 62-year-old has been charged after allegedly directing a laser pen at a police helicopter.

Husband and wife appear in court after biker's death

Husband and wife appear in court after biker's death

A husband and wife have appeared in court to face several charges, including perverting the course of justice, in relation to the death of a biker.

Celebrity couple enjoy date at top-rated restaurant

Celebrity couple enjoy date at top-rated restaurant

A celebrity couple left workers “in awe” after popping up at an upmarket restaurant to enjoy a brunch date.

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Rag'n'Bone Man confirmed for summer gig at Dreamland

Rag'n'Bone Man confirmed for summer gig at Dreamland

Singer-songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man will be among the headliners at a series of summer gigs at Dreamland this year.

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Town says farewell to former mayor

Town says farewell to former mayor

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart of the Kent political scene for the past 30 years who has died.

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Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

A diversion is in place for motorists wishing to leave the M20.

Dead animals and rubbish pile up on busy A-road

Dead animals and rubbish pile up on busy A-road

Plastic bottles, buckets, and even dead foxes have finally been removed from the side of a busy highway after weeks of calls to do something.

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First look at Kent's largest self-build housing estate

First look at Kent's largest self-build housing estate

Designs for a development of self-build homes which buyers will design themselves have been revealed - and plots could be on the market this year.

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'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

The owner of a bar forced to close amid rocketing costs and competition from chains is imploring people to use independents - or lose them for good.

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Man who went missing in early hours found

Man who went missing in early hours found

A 28-year-old reported missing in the early hours has been found safe and well, say police.

Parents of bullied teen who took own life 'dread' years ahead

Parents of bullied teen who took own life 'dread' years ahead

The parents of a teenager who took his own life after being bullied for being autistic have spoken of their ongoing grief a year after his death.

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Two lanes shut on A2 after crash

Two lanes shut on A2 after crash

Two lanes of the A2 were closed this evening because of a collision.

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Crews tackle blaze at derelict building

Crews tackle blaze at derelict building

Four fire engines and a height vehicle were called to the scene of a blaze at a derelict building.

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Grammar loses 'Outstanding' rating after first Ofsted inspection in 15 years

Grammar loses 'Outstanding' rating after first Ofsted inspection in 15 years

Ofsted inspectors were left impressed after visiting a Kent grammar school for the first time since 2008 - but still downgraded its rating.

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Former family centre sells for more than half-a-million pounds

Former family centre sells for more than half-a-million pounds

A vacant family centre has been snapped up at auction for more than £100,000 above its guide price.

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Trouble-hit park to be locked overnight at weekends

Trouble-hit park to be locked overnight at weekends

A park blighted by crime will be permanently locked overnight at weekends - and automatic gates could be installed to extend close it mid-week.

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Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our amazing archive photos taken at much-loved pubs across the county?

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Shopper attacked and robbed of bags outside Aldi

Shopper attacked and robbed of bags outside Aldi

A man was punched in the face and robbed of his shopping in a supermarket car park.

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Police name four charged after kebab shop violence

Police name four charged after kebab shop violence

Four men have been charged in connection with a fight at a kebab shop.

£100 fines for beach barbecue rule-breakers set to be enforced

£100 fines for beach barbecue rule-breakers set to be enforced

Beach-goers lighting up disposable barbecues face £100 fines as new rules are set to be introduced in a Kent district.

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Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

Councillors have approved a medical centre for 15,000 patients as a large village expands in population despite concerns over noise and light.

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'You said there were no mice – but they're everywhere'

'You said there were no mice – but they're everywhere'

A family allergic to mice say they are stuck in a flat infested with them despite assurances by the housing provider there were none before moving in.

Bridge work to close part of M20 for a month

Bridge work to close part of M20 for a month

Part of the M20 is to be closed in both directions overnight and on weekends due to bridge works.

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Armed police called after 'intruders break into zoo'

Armed police called after 'intruders break into zoo'

A huge police presence including firearms officers and a helicopter descended on an animal park following a break-in.

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Family-run garden centre goes on market for £5m

Family-run garden centre goes on market for £5m

A garden centre is being sold as a going concern after being taken on by the current owners more than 40 years ago.

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