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Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Emergency roadworks have brought a town centre to a standstill and caused a day care centre to close temporarily.

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Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Budget chain Home Bargains has announced an opening date for a new store in a former Aldi building, which is set to create 70 jobs.

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'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

Tributes have been left at the scene where a much-loved father-of-three was killed in a horror crash with a lorry.

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

A mum living in a council property with five children has shared a shocking video of a bird poking through the living room wall.

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Clarks store to permanently close

Clarks store to permanently close

A branch of a shoe shop has shut its doors just weeks after another closed.

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Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

A large police cordon has been put up near a town centre.

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Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

A man who died at Manston processing centre did not catch an infectious diseases there, the immigration minister has confirmed.

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

We're constantly being told to ditch our cars and use public transport instead - but is that really feasible for people living in Kent?

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'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

A TikTok comedian is defying stereotypes over his weight and age to take part in a boxing match all for charity.

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Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

A driver who was spotted by cops drinking in his car at a petrol station has been banned from the road.

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We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

With fighting barmen, hefty prices and a drink that looked like curry sauce, is Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland really worth the trip?

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'If it's miniature, we have it'

'If it's miniature, we have it'

Meet the family who have set up an independent drinks company with a twist.

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Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

A rescue pooch that was unable to walk after suffering shocking injuries is now running around on all four paws.

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Appeal to find owners of adorable stray puppies

Appeal to find owners of adorable stray puppies

An appeal has been made to trace the owners of two young stray dogs who were found wandering in a village.

Warning ahead of World Cup kick-off

Warning ahead of World Cup kick-off

Police have issued a warning ahead of the start of the 2022 World Cup.

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Calls for 'urgent action' after death of asylum seeker

Calls for 'urgent action' after death of asylum seeker

Support groups have called for urgent action to overhaul the immigration system after the death of a man staying at the Manston processing centre.

Dying man 'overwhelmed' as donations flood campaign

Dying man 'overwhelmed' as donations flood campaign

Thousands has been raised for a man dying of cancer who had the £3,000 he had saved for his own funeral stolen.

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Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

Plans revealed for 70 more homes on 330-home estate

Developers have revealed plans to bolster the number of homes at a new housing estate - bringing the total up to 400.

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Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

Teen's motorbike torched days after he bought it

An apprentice mechanic was devastated after his bike was stolen and set alight while he was out celebrating completing part of his course.

Church to screen England World Cup matches

Church to screen England World Cup matches

A church is offering free viewings of World Cup matches for fans praying divine intervention will bring football home.

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Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

Lights, smiles and festive fun as town kicks off Christmas

There was festive joy all around as kmfm and specsavers kicked off a town's Christmas lights switch-on.

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Concerns for man missing for several days

Concerns for man missing for several days

A search for a missing man is being launched by police after he was last seen several days ago with officers growing more worried for his safety.

Ninth time lucky? Superfan jets off to Qatar for World Cup like no other

Ninth time lucky? Superfan jets off to Qatar for World Cup like no other

An England superfan is heading to his ninth World Cup but with a beer ban and human rights controversies, it is set to be a unique experience.

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Ambitious plans to transform football stadium

Ambitious plans to transform football stadium

Bosses at a Kent football club have submitted ambitious plans to transform their stadium.

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Football-mad boy, 11, in cancer fight

Football-mad boy, 11, in cancer fight

A community is rallying around a "lovely and brave" 11-year-old after he was diagnosed with a rare cancer.

'I felt like prisoner of war in own home'

'I felt like prisoner of war in own home'

Residents living next to floodlights that had been left on all night had to fork out on new curtains as they struggled to sleep under the glare.

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'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

'I knew Roly - we were best mates'

A 98-year-old veteran has been able to help a Dutch family trace the history of 'their' British serviceman.

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'I'm frightened for kids' health after eight years in mouldy home'

'I'm frightened for kids' health after eight years in mouldy home'

A mum says the high-profile death of a toddler who was exposed to mould has left her frightened for her own family's welfare.

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'I'm going to kick most objects off someone’s head in a minute'

'I'm going to kick most objects off someone’s head in a minute'

A mum and former world Thai boxing champion is on her way to break a Guinness World Record and recalls the time entering the ring in a Thai prison.

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Toy shop to close permanently

Toy shop to close permanently

The Entertainer children's store has announced one of its town centre branches will not be replaced.

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