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Airport opponents’ appeal bid blocked by judge

Airport opponents’ appeal bid blocked by judge

A judge has told a campaigner she cannot challenge his decision to reject her latest bid to block the reopening of an airport.

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Search continues for mum murdered by ex-partner

Search continues for mum murdered by ex-partner

Police have issued an appeal for information to find the body of a mum on the five-year anniversary of her disappearance.

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Towns’ Christmas lights scrapped

Towns’ Christmas lights scrapped

Christmas lights displays and switch-on events have been cancelled by a cash-strapped council to save £75,000.

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Vandal spray painted popular landmark in ‘memory of friend’

Vandal spray painted popular landmark in ‘memory of friend’

A Londoner who was caught by police officers spray painting a popular landmark has been ordered to clean it.

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‘HS1 has had a titanic impact on Kent’

‘HS1 has had a titanic impact on Kent’

As HS2 is reduced, Kent remains the only place in the UK with high-speed rail. But has the county really benefited from it?

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'Grieving parents shouldn't be told 'don't worry - you can have another baby''

'Grieving parents shouldn't be told 'don't worry - you can have another baby''

A couple have told of the despairing comments made by others after their daughter was stillborn as they launch a podcast series to help other parents.

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Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

We take a look back at some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries in Kent found, quite literally, beneath our feet.

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Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

Man told to ‘drill a hole in broken bin’ to avoid £25 charge

A householder whose bin was returned by dustmen without a lid has been told he must still pay for a replacement as it doesn’t count as ‘broken’.

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The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

The half-built and abandoned £20 million housing estate

An abandoned seafront housing estate has become a "disgusting dumping ground" occupied only by pigeons, rabbits and vandals.

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The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

We spoke to people in the smoking capital of Kent about the Prime Minister’s plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes.

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Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

Road closed after reports of ‘suspicious package’

A road was cordoned off and an investigation launched after a suspicious package was reported to police.

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TV documentary to unveil historic fort’s secrets

TV documentary to unveil historic fort’s secrets

A hidden fortress – part of a major redevelopment scheme – will feature in a new documentary from an award-winning director.

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Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

Only Fools and Horses-themed barber’s shop closes amid soaring costs

A town centre barber’s shop with unique decor inspired by a hit BBC sitcom has been forced to shut by rising bills.

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Missing woman safely located

Missing woman safely located

Following an appeal for help, police confirmed a missing woman has since been found safe and well.

Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

A property listed on the market for £200,000 with historic ties to one of the country’s greatest novelists has been sold.

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Kent brewer bought out by rival

Kent brewer bought out by rival

A major brewing company in Kent has been bought by one of the UK’s oldest craft brewers.

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Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

Police in riot gear arrest man over ‘threats’

Police officers in riot gear were sent to a residential street following reports of a man making threats and damaging a car.

Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

Our man who pays by notes and coins as a first choice took the challenge of going cashless for a week – but could he conquer RingGo?

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Grandad was on hospital ward for four weeks before broken back discovered

Grandad was on hospital ward for four weeks before broken back discovered

A great-grandfather was on a ward in hospital for four weeks before being told he had suffered a broken back.

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How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

How a group of outsiders from Kent helped form modern America

From presidents having to prove their religious devotion to anti-abortion laws – did Kent plant the seeds of modern America?

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‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

‘Our village shouldn’t just be for the super rich’

A developer’s controversial bid to scrap plans for an estate of “executive mansion homes” and build more family houses instead has been approved.

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Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

Unholy row over priest’s bid to knock down former church and build house

A priest hopes to bulldoze his former church to make way for a large house despite council chiefs previously scrapping the divisive plans.

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Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Search launched after car crashes into four parked vehicles

Police and the fire service were called out after a car crashed into a number of stationary vehicles.

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Man arrested on suspicion of driving van under the influence

Man arrested on suspicion of driving van under the influence

A suspect has been released on bail after police were called to reports of a van being driven dangerously.

Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Tributes have been paid to an “inspirational and passionate” woman who gave all her time to the community.

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Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

Bikers’ escort for veteran killed in hit-and-run crash

The sound of engines roared through the streets as hundreds of bikers escorted an army veteran, who died in a hit-and-run crash, on his final journey.

Developer claims new estate on ‘flood-prone’ land will not put homes at risk

Developer claims new estate on ‘flood-prone’ land will not put homes at risk

Developers behind plans to build a small housing estate on land prone to flooding claim no homes will be put at risk.

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told

The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.

‘I could have broken a tooth’

‘I could have broken a tooth’

KFC says it is investigating after a customer said he found a ‘fried screw’ lurking in his chips.

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Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three chippies in the running to be crowned UK’s best

Three Kent fish and chip takeaways have been listed among the best in the UK in a prestigious competition.

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