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'What did you etch into your desk?'

'What did you etch into your desk?'

Lift up school desks with space for an ink pot - a much-missed design classic our columnist believes.

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'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has announced he will not be seeking re-election when the country next goes to the polls.

'New McDonald's drive-thru messes up my order every time'

'New McDonald's drive-thru messes up my order every time'

Disgruntled fast food fans have hit out a new drive-thru branch of McDonald's which they claim is repeatedly getting their orders wrong.

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Foal 'left to die' under hedge

Foal 'left to die' under hedge

A seriously ill foal had to be cut free from from brambles after being found 'alone in the cold' under a hedge.

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Teenage girl hit by van outside school

Teenage girl hit by van outside school

A teenager has been taken to hospital for treatment after being hit by a van outside a school.

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Unmasked: The man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

Unmasked: The man caught having sex with ex-mayor's horse

A "disgusting" man who subjected a former mayor's horse to an "appalling" ordeal has today been unmasked - as he was jailed for eight months.

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Road closed after two pedestrians hit by car

Road closed after two pedestrians hit by car

Police and ambulance services have been called after two women were hit by a car near a supermarket.

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Two arrested after immigration raid at restaurant

Two arrested after immigration raid at restaurant

Immigration officers have arrested two men following a raid on a bar and restaurant.

GP surgery 'significantly damaged' after youths climb roof

GP surgery 'significantly damaged' after youths climb roof

A group of teenagers have been accused of climbing onto the roof of a doctors surgery and smashing tiles in a string of attacks.

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IT problem causes GP chaos across county

IT problem causes GP chaos across county

A Kent-wide IT problem for GP practices is causing problems for patients trying to ring in and book appointments.

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Dad of boy who died in nursery choking tragedy blasts childcare plans

Dad of boy who died in nursery choking tragedy blasts childcare plans

The father of a baby boy who died after choking at nursery says changes in the Chancellor's budget pose "safeguarding risks" to children.

Development to 'completely transform high street' given go-ahead

Development to 'completely transform high street' given go-ahead

A bid to tear down a row of popular shops has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns it would force cars to flood town centre roads.

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Further arrest in murder investigation

Further arrest in murder investigation

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a shooting in the street.

Ann Summers founder dies

Ann Summers founder dies

The woman who founded lingerie brand Ann Summers has died seven years after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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World-famous jazz musician known for Pink Panther theme dies

World-famous jazz musician known for Pink Panther theme dies

A legendary musician who played with Paul McCartney and helped put together the iconic theme tune from The Pink Panther has died at the age of 88.

Leisure centres close after firm goes into liquidation

Leisure centres close after firm goes into liquidation

Two leisure centres and a golf course have shut today after the company that manages them went bust.

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Antiques Roadshow Take That trophy is worth more... because it is damaged

Antiques Roadshow Take That trophy is worth more... because it is damaged

The value of a dented Silver Clef trophy once owned by Robbie Williams was revealed by an expert on Antiques Roadshow.

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Woman still fighting for life three months on from deadly O2 crush

Woman still fighting for life three months on from deadly O2 crush

The Met Police has renewed its appeal for witnesses following the crushing at the O2 Brixton Academy which killed a Kent security guard.

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'Car wash broke and ruined my bumper'

'Car wash broke and ruined my bumper'

A Navy veteran left 'terrified' when a Tesco car wash malfunctioned with him inside found himself in a battle to get compensation.

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'I lost my job of 35 years but it let me follow my dream'

'I lost my job of 35 years but it let me follow my dream'

A head chef left devastated when he was made redundant is now running his own hotel just 12 months later.

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It may not have a sign but this pub is crying out for the support of its locals

It may not have a sign but this pub is crying out for the support of its locals

Secret Drinker pays a visit to a pub that's in desperate need of the support of its village.

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'Mistakes were made but the restaurant is better now'

'Mistakes were made but the restaurant is better now'

Bosses at an Indian restaurant which scored the lowest food hygiene rating possible have made changes and say a new inspection has shown improvements.

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'Outstanding' care home praised after achieving 'rare feat'

'Outstanding' care home praised after achieving 'rare feat'

A care home has received its third consecutive 'Outstanding' report from the health watchdog becoming one of a rare few to achieve the feat.

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Sacked workers and supporters rally one year since P&O scandal

Sacked workers and supporters rally one year since P&O scandal

Fired workers and supporters have taken to the streets to mark one year since the P&O scandal, in which nearly 800 seafarers lost their jobs.

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Huge new play park vandalised on opening weekend

Huge new play park vandalised on opening weekend

Vandals who defaced a pirate-themed play park on its opening weekend have been caught and ordered to pay the clean up costs.

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Ferry services suspended due to 'industrial action'

Ferry services suspended due to 'industrial action'

Strike action across the Channel has forced some ferry operators to suspend sailings.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

Drivers are facing queues after reports two vehicles collided on a busy motorway.

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Incredible deer mural appears in town centre

Incredible deer mural appears in town centre

A stunning mural of a young deer has been created in a town centre, and is one of 14 art installations being designed.

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Mystery man in bowler hat sparks Banksy rumour

Mystery man in bowler hat sparks Banksy rumour

He's famous for keeping his identity a secret - but builders think they spotted Banksy himself in Kent this morning.

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Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

A series of police patrols and stop checks has seen motorists stopped for numerous traffic and environmental infringements.

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