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Fears of 75% drop in trade during 'nightmare' roadworks

Fears of 75% drop in trade during 'nightmare' roadworks

Residents and businesses have criticised “nightmare” gas maintenance works which have shut a bridge and three roads.

'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

'It's alarming vulnerable customers are being preyed on in this way'

Cash to help every home pay their winter energy bill will soon be on its way but there's a warning for those waiting for the money.

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Former motor showroom is sold

Former motor showroom is sold

A former car showroom and repair garage have both been sold after a major dealership merged its outlets.

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Historic ship returns after four years

Historic ship returns after four years

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer has arrived back in waters off the county after four years.

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How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

How to get to the London Marathon around weekend train strikes

With rail strikes before the London Marathon expected to disrupt travel to the race what options are there for getting into London?

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Trolleys back at Asda at last - but now they have locks

Trolleys back at Asda at last - but now they have locks

A fresh batch of trolleys have been delivered to a Kent supermarket, after shoppers previously struggled to get one.

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Girl, 3, bitten on face by dog off lead

Girl, 3, bitten on face by dog off lead

A three-year-old girl was left needing stitches to her face after being attacked by a dog off its lead as she rode her scooter.

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One-star food hygiene rating for pizza, kebab and fish takeaway

One-star food hygiene rating for pizza, kebab and fish takeaway

The manager of a takeaway says work to improve the business have been completed after it received a shock one-star food hygiene.

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'You can't frack in Kent like America - the pollution risk is too high'

'You can't frack in Kent like America - the pollution risk is too high'

The government looks set to end its ban on fracking - but could we see drilling take place in our county?

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Plumber offers free £2,000 boiler to tackle cost of living crisis

Plumber offers free £2,000 boiler to tackle cost of living crisis

A plumber has started a campaign to install a boiler system to a worthy resident in the hope of helping out with soaring bills this winter.

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'There were bits of car falling into the road'

'There were bits of car falling into the road'

A driver has spoken of his shock after his van was almost shunted off the road in a terrifying hit and run.

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Plans for two new Starbucks just two miles apart

Plans for two new Starbucks just two miles apart

Two new Starbucks could open just seven minutes away from each other under separate proposals being considered by planners.

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Search for man who filmed suspected murder

Search for man who filmed suspected murder

Detectives investigating a suspected holiday park murder believe video shot on mobile phones could help them crack the case.

'It would win an Olympic gold for boring architecture'

'It would win an Olympic gold for boring architecture'

A social club more than a century old has had a bid to redevelop its premises rejected amid scathing attacks about the designs.

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Accidents and breakdowns add to roadworks misery

Accidents and breakdowns add to roadworks misery

Drivers are yet again facing delays, as accidents and breakdowns add to congestion caused by roadworks around Kent.

Fury over 49ft 5G mast plans outside pub

Fury over 49ft 5G mast plans outside pub

A landlord has slammed plans for a 5G mast the same height as rugby posts to be installed outside his pub.

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'I'm scared one day he will kill me'

'I'm scared one day he will kill me'

A drug addict unleashed a terrifying campaign of violence against his ex-girlfriend after trapping her in a car, leaving her fearing for her life.

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Mason Mount's surprise visit to Kent football club

Mason Mount's surprise visit to Kent football club

England and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount had fans "buzzing" during a surprise visit.

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'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".

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‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

An environmental campaigner has launched a petition calling on a ban of disposable vapes.

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'Waitress said you're either a conman or a food critic - I was almost both'

'Waitress said you're either a conman or a food critic - I was almost both'

Our reporter tries a Po'Boy - a classic Louisiana dish at a new fast food sandwich shop - and nearly escapes with a free lunch.

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'We came here for a better life, but it's a misery...'

'We came here for a better life, but it's a misery...'

A family who fled crime-hit Brazil say their dreams of a better life have been ruined by a vendetta which has seen vehicles stolen and tyres slashed.

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Gone Fishing star spotted filming on seafront

Gone Fishing star spotted filming on seafront

One of the stars of a hit TV show has been spotted filming on a Kent seafront.

Floral tributes left for mum-of-two after sudden death

Floral tributes left for mum-of-two after sudden death

Floral tributes have been left for a mum-of-two outside a home after police discovered a body following concerns for her welfare.

Man attempts to smuggle cash disguised as baguette

Man attempts to smuggle cash disguised as baguette

A man tried to disguise more than £20,000 in cash as baguettes wrapped in tin foil in an attempt to smuggle it out of the UK.

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Hundreds stolen during barber shop burglary

Hundreds stolen during barber shop burglary

The owner of a barber shop is desperate to find the criminals who stole almost £1,000 from his business.

'They are not sitting there having their sandwiches'

'They are not sitting there having their sandwiches'

A health boss has defended doctors who shut their practices at lunchtime amid calls for them to stay open.

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Officers joked about rape in group chat with Couzens

Officers joked about rape in group chat with Couzens

A serving police officer and an ex-PC have been found guilty of sending offensive messages in a group chat with Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens.

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Body of missing man found

Body of missing man found

The body of a 59 year-old man who went missing from his home last week has been found.

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One in six people binge drinking

One in six people binge drinking

Hundreds of thousands of residents are drinking alcohol above recommended levels, figures show.

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