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Cat's eyeball burst in 'worst case of neglect for a decade'

Cat's eyeball burst in 'worst case of neglect for a decade'

A neglected cat who lost an eye after her former owners failed to take her to the vet is looking for a new home.

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Demolition date set for 'eyesore' seafront arcade

Demolition date set for 'eyesore' seafront arcade

An eyesore arcade that has stood empty on a Kent seafront for years is finally set to be demolished.

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Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

Boots closed as emergency services called to town centre

A high street Boots store is closed as four ambulances and a police car respond to an incident.

TV icon to feature in Kent-based crime drama

TV icon to feature in Kent-based crime drama

A television icon will feature in a star-studded new series of a Kent-based crime drama.

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

£9bn tunnel link 'billions over budget'

A bid to build the country's longest road tunnel and ease congestion on the Dartford Crossing has been accepted for review despite budgetary concerns.

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Trial of senior surgeon accused of fraud and forgery delayed

Trial of senior surgeon accused of fraud and forgery delayed

A senior medic accused of defrauding insurers by 'routinely inflating' costs of procedures has had his hearing pushed back a year.

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

Taco Bell to open at old McDonald's next week

A date has been revealed for Taco Bell to take over a former McDonald's in the high street.

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Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

Gas leak causes closure of town centre street

A gas leak led to fire crews closing a busy road for six hours.

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

Mum to stand trial over dog's death

A woman has denied causing a pet chihuahua unnecessary suffering.

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

Huge housing estate will make area 'no-go zone'

A sweeping 4,000-home development is set to finally be given the green light - despite fears it will transform a part of Kent into a “no-go area”.

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Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

Bomb squad sent to cordoned off road after 'grenade' found in garden

A road has been cordoned off and a bomb squad sent to a Kent village after reports a grenade was found in a garden.

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

Toy shop donates a pallet of presents to kmfm’s Christmas campaign

A toy firm that was started in a Kent shed has donated a huge haul of gifts to bring joy to vulnerable children this Christmas.

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Lorry breakdown sees 90-minute rush-hour queues

Lorry breakdown sees 90-minute rush-hour queues

Drivers were facing delays on a major motorway after a broken down lorry caused the closure of a tunnel.

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'Simple' law change could cut Channel crossings

'Simple' law change could cut Channel crossings

More than 50 Tory MPs have called for emergency new laws to block "bogus asylum seekers" from being allowed to settle in the UK.

'All my friends are having babies but I don't want to bring kids into this awful place'

'All my friends are having babies but I don't want to bring kids into this awful place'

Our columnist confesses she's not happy to bring a baby into the world and has had enough of wedding politics.

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Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

Cocktail lounge takes over trouble-hit former bar

A former bar has been transformed into a new cocktail lounge with bosses hoping to bring something new to a town's nightlife.

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Historic hotel's £1m price drop

Historic hotel's £1m price drop

The price tag for a former 16th century coaching house has dropped after being on the market for four years.

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Kent’s first-ever surfing resort - with five-star hotel next door

Kent’s first-ever surfing resort - with five-star hotel next door

Exclusive pictures show how a surfing lagoon - complete with artificial waves - and luxury hotel planned for Kent will look.

'Make our roads safer before yet another tragedy'

'Make our roads safer before yet another tragedy'

Dozens of children have been hurt by cars in a Kent district in just six years - sparking fears a youngster could be killed if nothing is done.

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'Opioid crisis wouldn't be such an issue if US drank tea properly'

'Opioid crisis wouldn't be such an issue if US drank tea properly'

On her travels in the US columnist Melissa Todd was offered every pill under the sun but couldn't find a humble pot of tea.

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'Twitter was a cesspit before Musk – so stop crying'

'Twitter was a cesspit before Musk – so stop crying'

Twitter was a cesspit before self-promoter Elon Musk took over, says columnist Rob Barman, and users are spoiled children who need to stop crying.

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More flood alerts following heavy rain

More flood alerts following heavy rain

Flood alerts are still in place for parts of the county, as people are told to avoid low lying roads and paths.

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Woman dies in motorway crash

Woman dies in motorway crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died in a crash and a man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

Van overturns on motorway

Van overturns on motorway

Traffic was held on a motorway due to an overturned van.

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Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

Annual parade turns on town's Christmas lights

It is officially Christmas in one town after they switched on their lights with a magical parade.

Thieves caught on doorbell camera

Thieves caught on doorbell camera

A trio of bandits were caught on a doorbell camera stealing the catalytic converter from a car parked on a driveway.

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Historic pub set to reopen in new year

Historic pub set to reopen in new year

A 500-year-old pub which has been closed for several months following a serious fire has revealed it is close to reopening.

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Murder-suicide tattoo parlour put on market

Murder-suicide tattoo parlour put on market

A former tattoo parlour which was the scene of a shocking murder-suicide involving a husband and wife has been renovated and put on the market.

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Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

Ring found by metal detectorist could date back to 1200s

A medieval ring found buried in Kent has officially been classed as treasure at an inquest.

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Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

Flood warning issued for parts of Kent amid heavy rain

A flood alert has been issued for parts of Kent - with residents warned to "be prepared".

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