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'Axing free parking will kill off town centres at night’

'Axing free parking will kill off town centres at night’

Removing free parking after 6pm in town centres across a borough is set to damage an already struggling evening economy, it is feared.

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Dad falls through bathroom floor 10 months after daughter did same

Dad falls through bathroom floor 10 months after daughter did same

A dad fell through his bathroom floor after it collapsed for the second time – 10 months after the same happened to his daughter.

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Higher tax, higher charges and rainy day funds - councils battle to stay afloat

Higher tax, higher charges and rainy day funds - councils battle to stay afloat

We take a look at which councils are raising their tax the most to try and make ends meet

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Morrisons moving into Kent's Garden City

Morrisons moving into Kent's Garden City

Plans have been approved for a new Morrisons supermarket, a gym and nursery, as well as 83 homes to form a new market place inside Kent's garden city.

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Police officer sacked for groping colleague at party - but we can't name him

Police officer sacked for groping colleague at party - but we can't name him

The identity of a Kent police constable sacked for sexually assaulting another officer has been kept secret to protect his mother's mental health.

'Safe routes only way to stop crossings'

'Safe routes only way to stop crossings'

Our readers give their takes on Channel crossings, the BBC and striking.

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We tried to conquer five-pie challenge in 20 minutes

We tried to conquer five-pie challenge in 20 minutes

Our reporter attempted to complete Kent's latest eating challenge, and was left red-faced and in pain.

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'End of an era' as legendary pub chain boss dies

'End of an era' as legendary pub chain boss dies

The man behind one of Kent's biggest pub chains has been described as a "true gentleman" and "legend".

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'Too many airfields are being built on - we can't lose another one'

'Too many airfields are being built on - we can't lose another one'

Scores of letters have been written against controversial plans to replace a gliding club base with two homes.

Midweek dispersal order brought in for town centre

Midweek dispersal order brought in for town centre

A town centre has been hit with two police orders as officers attempt to crack down on disorderly behaviour and violent crime.

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Florist describes 'terror' as car crashes into flower shop

Florist describes 'terror' as car crashes into flower shop

A florist has recalled the 'terrifying' moment a car drove into her stall injuring a customer and only narrowly avoiding staff.

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Plans for new HGV lorry park resurface

Plans for new HGV lorry park resurface

A company is preparing to resubmit an application for a lorry park with hundreds of parking spaces to meet the need for more HGV facilities.

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Teenager arrested and taken to hospital after seafront crash

Teenager arrested and taken to hospital after seafront crash

An 18-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital following a seafront crash.

Drug dealer lost two fingers after 'gang caught up with him'

Drug dealer lost two fingers after 'gang caught up with him'

A dad who ran a drugs line has shown a judge the price he has paid for his involvement in the illicit trade.

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Rising costs force rethink over £2m town centre revamp

Rising costs force rethink over £2m town centre revamp

Improvements to an open space in a town centre are being scaled back amid a rise in costs.

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Historic artwork set for auction with huge guide price

Historic artwork set for auction with huge guide price

A painting of a historic "monumental view" by a Kent artist in his hometown is set to be sold at auction but potential buyers will need deep pockets.

Shock bar closure blamed on noise complaints, bills and big chains

Shock bar closure blamed on noise complaints, bills and big chains

A music bar has closed after 16 years with bosses saying a leisure complex bringing more chains to the city has made it impossible to compete.

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Group of youths hurl racist abuse at Asian sisters in town centre

Group of youths hurl racist abuse at Asian sisters in town centre

A 23-year-old musician has been left shocked and hurt after having racist abuse shouted and her and her teenage sister outside a Primark store.

Man convicted of 11 counts of rape

Man convicted of 11 counts of rape

A man has been convicted on multiple counts of rape and other sexual offences.

Stray dog undergoes surgery after hole found behind its eye

Stray dog undergoes surgery after hole found behind its eye

A Jack Russell has had stitches and damaged teeth removed after being found wandering the streets in a 'very distressing condition'.

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Booze stolen from Co-op as police hunt shoplifters

Booze stolen from Co-op as police hunt shoplifters

Police launched an investigation after large amounts of alcohol were stolen from a shop.

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Pantry given cash boost to fight food waste

Pantry given cash boost to fight food waste

A weekly pop-up café trying to battle food waste has been awarded a cash grant to help people make their own meals during the cost-of-living crisis

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Eco-minded invited to get their fill at unique shop

Eco-minded invited to get their fill at unique shop

A plastic-free, ethical food and goods store is set to launch offering everything from pasta to shampoo - and even alcohol.

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Shepherd Neame pub prices set to rise as inflation bites

Shepherd Neame pub prices set to rise as inflation bites

The financial figures for one of Kent's biggest pub operators are moving in the right direction - but inflation will prompt price hikes, it warns.

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Mexican restaurant repossessed by landlords

Mexican restaurant repossessed by landlords

Landlords have slapped a repossession notice on the door of a Mexican restaurant run by the owner of a popular tapas chain.

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'Petrified' cat survives five-mile trip under car bonnet on school run

'Petrified' cat survives five-mile trip under car bonnet on school run

A cat survived a five-mile round trip under the bonnet of a Vauxhall Astra on the school run after she escaped from her home.

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Paramedics called after pedestrian hit by car

Paramedics called after pedestrian hit by car

Ambulances have been pictured at the scene of a crash near a busy shopping centre.

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Police to return to historic HQ

Police to return to historic HQ

Kent Police has announced a dramatic u-turn which will see it return to its former headquarters, three years after plans to leave were revealed.

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'The best Ofsted can do is cause no harm - and that's no reason to keep it'

'The best Ofsted can do is cause no harm - and that's no reason to keep it'

Following the suicide of a head teacher awaiting a damning Ofsted report, a retired Kent principal gives his cutting views on the education watchdog..

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Boy, four, injured in Asda trolley travelator crush

Boy, four, injured in Asda trolley travelator crush

A mum has detailed the 'scary' moment she thought she had lost her son after he became trapped beneath a falling supermarket trolley on a travelator.

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