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Much-loved Kent pubs that closed in the 1990s

Much-loved Kent pubs that closed in the 1990s

Many pubs called last orders in the 1990s and the buildings have been converted for a variety of uses - including a GP surgery and a McDonald's.

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Police base plan for troubled park toilet block

Police base plan for troubled park toilet block

A notorious crime-ridden park may gain much-needed police presence as discussions a under way to convert it to base for police and other authorities.

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Prolific thief banned from Asda, Tesco, Wilko and B&M

Prolific thief banned from Asda, Tesco, Wilko and B&M

A serial shoplifter has been jailed and hit with a three-year ban from a number of big-name stores after a crime spree.

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'This is a disaster for the town'

'This is a disaster for the town'

A blaze at an historic building has been branded a significant loss for the area.

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Taxi driver incentives to go electric branded 'drop in the ocean'

Taxi driver incentives to go electric branded 'drop in the ocean'

Incentives to encourage taxi and private-hire firms to make the £50,000 switch to electric cars have been labelled “a drop in the ocean”.

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'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

'New skate park is a better ride for everyone'

A £250,000 skate park has been labelled a success after opening following a hard fought fundraising campaign.

Rail disruption as lorry hits bridge and drives off

Rail disruption as lorry hits bridge and drives off

Train services were disrupted after a lorry reportedly crashed into a railway bridge and drove off.

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Chef to shut horse-box kitchen to open high street restaurant

Chef to shut horse-box kitchen to open high street restaurant

A popular street kitchen is set to close after nine months as its owner prepares to open a new high street restaurant.

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'Cost of living crisis will leave more vulnerable to modern slavery'

'Cost of living crisis will leave more vulnerable to modern slavery'

A charity is warning more victims may be exploited in the current economic crisis, as it emerged modern slavery offences rocketed last year.

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Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

Luxury dessert restaurant to open first Kent branch this weekend

A luxury dessert restaurant serving cheesecakes, sundaes and croffles will open its first branch in the county on Saturday.

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Kent band Slaves return with new name

Kent band Slaves return with new name

A band on hiatus due to life-changing events is back with a new name – and has apologised for its old one.

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Empty restaurant tables as England feasts on football

Empty restaurant tables as England feasts on football

With France and England set to dish up a footballing feast on Saturday night, some restaurants are reporting a downturn in trade.

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E scooters and nine cars seized during police crackdown

E scooters and nine cars seized during police crackdown

A suspected drug driver was arrested and cars were seized during a police crackdown on a town's roads.

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First snow of the winter expected to hit county

First snow of the winter expected to hit county

Travel disruption is expected following the issuing of a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

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Plans for multi-million pound Brompton bike HQ submitted

Plans for multi-million pound Brompton bike HQ submitted

A huge bike factory promising £100 million of investment in Kent is now one step closer as official plans have been put forward.

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County's cost of policing Queen's funeral revealed

County's cost of policing Queen's funeral revealed

More than 250 police officers from Kent stepped up to help in the country's biggest ever policing operation as mourners descended on London.

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Thieves caught on camera stealing Coca-Cola Christmas truck

Thieves caught on camera stealing Coca-Cola Christmas truck

The centrepiece of a prized festive lights display has been stolen from outside a gran's home.

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Tributes paid to 'brave and funny nana'

Tributes paid to 'brave and funny nana'

The family of a former councillor have described her as a "true diamond" following her death seven months after being diagnosed with cancer.

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools in top latest guide

Two Kent schools have made it in the Sunday Times top schools in the southeast.

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Abandoned holiday camp finally set to be transformed

Abandoned holiday camp finally set to be transformed

The long-awaited transformation of an abandoned Christian holiday camp that has fallen into ruin is set to finally go ahead.

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Clarks branch closes permanently

Clarks branch closes permanently

Shoe retailer Clarks has closed its branch inside a Sainsbury's supermarket after just one year of trading.

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Sadness as town's biggest nightclub closes - and is set to be demolished

Sadness as town's biggest nightclub closes - and is set to be demolished

Exclusive: A much-loved nightclub has permanently closed after 16 years and is set to be demolished by the council, KentOnline can reveal.

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‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

‘We need to stop drunken youths in our park’

Frustrated residents have signed up to three new Neighbourhood Watch schemes that were started after numerous problems at a children's playground.

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M20 delays after crash

M20 delays after crash

An accident on a busy motorway is causing problems for motorists this evening.

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'The dogs surrounded and attacked me from all sides'

'The dogs surrounded and attacked me from all sides'

A wildlife volunteer has opened up about a terrifying dog attack.

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'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

'The poorest will suffer if ULEZ goes ahead'

A group of MPs have held talks with a transport minister to express their anger over plans to expand London's ULEZ zone to the border with Kent.

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Fire breaks out in derelict building

Fire breaks out in derelict building

Plumes of black smoke could be seen across a town after a fire broke out in a high street.

Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Crossing closure warning as roadworks return

Motorists have been warned about overnight closures for roadworks on one of the busiest routes in the county.

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Huge Kent Nike store to finally reopen

Huge Kent Nike store to finally reopen

The county's only Nike store will finally reopen next week following expansion works.

Electric blanket warning after man's narrow escape

Electric blanket warning after man's narrow escape

A man was left fighting for breath after his electric blanket overheated as he slept and filled his room and lungs with acrid smoke.

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