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Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops confirm changes to opening hours at Christmas to give staff a break

Shops are beginning to confirm Christmas opening hours as retailers prepare for customers to begin festive shopping earlier to spread the cost.

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Two in hospital after crash shuts A2

Two in hospital after crash shuts A2

A section of a major road was closed for hours after a serious collision left two people needing hospital treatment.

Charity match to be held in honour of much-loved footballer

Charity match to be held in honour of much-loved footballer

Friends and family are hosting a football match in memory of a 20-year-old.

Heavy showers and blustery winds for Kent

Heavy showers and blustery winds for Kent

Despite blue skies in large parts of the county today the Met Office says the county is in for some blustery weather as we reach the middle of autumn.

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Nearly 38,500 domestic abuse reports last year

Nearly 38,500 domestic abuse reports last year

Police have introduced new measures to help victims of domestic violence as figures show a rise in reported cases last year.

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Desperate search for grandad missing in Bali

Desperate search for grandad missing in Bali

A family is desperately trying to extend a search mission for a dad who went missing snorkelling off the coast of Bali.

Necrophiliac appears in court charged with 16 more sexual offences

Necrophiliac appears in court charged with 16 more sexual offences

Necrophiliac and murderer David Fuller has appeared in court after being charged with 16 more sexual offences.

Schoolboy hit by car taken to hospital

Schoolboy hit by car taken to hospital

A secondary school pupil has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.

Air ambulance lands after cyclist and van crash

Air ambulance lands after cyclist and van crash

Emergency crews are at the scene of a serious crash involving a van and a bicycle.

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Car fire in residential street

Car fire in residential street

A car was destroyed after bursting into flames in the middle of a residential street.

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The big red bus selling incredible breakfast everyone in Kent should try

The big red bus selling incredible breakfast everyone in Kent should try

With "mumbled eggs", sourdough toast and a proper cup of tea - our reviewer had a five-star veggie breakfast experience at this unusual cafe.

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NHS nurses vote on strike action

NHS nurses vote on strike action

For the first time in its 106-year history, the Royal College of Nursing is urging its 300,000 members to go on strike.

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Crash and break-down on M20

Crash and break-down on M20

There are delays on the London-bound carriageway of the M20 to the Swanley interchange.

Collapsed footpath closed for another two years

Collapsed footpath closed for another two years

A footpath which has been closed since 2020 could stay shut for a total of four years while a council struggles to find funding.

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From glorious manor to 'haunted hospital'

From glorious manor to 'haunted hospital'

Leybourne Grange was once home to thousands of patients suffering with a range of mental problems but now it's a luxury housing estate.

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Horror as worker pulled into machine

Horror as worker pulled into machine

A company has been fined thousands of pounds after an employee broke three bones in his shoulder, bruised his elbow and wrist and damaged his head.

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'Serious fly infestation’ found in pub kitchen

'Serious fly infestation’ found in pub kitchen

A "serious" fly infestation, rotting food and dirty fridges were discovered in the kitchen of a village pub by a hygiene inspector.

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‘We don’t want to lose our seating area to lorry bay’

‘We don’t want to lose our seating area to lorry bay’

Owners of a family-run café say plans to remove outside seating in part of a town centre will put their business at risk.

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Pest control called to M&S after video shows rat in store

Pest control called to M&S after video shows rat in store

A pest control team was sent to a branch of M&S - after a rat was caught on video inside the store.

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Bid launched for ‘modern pilgrims’ site in woods

Bid launched for ‘modern pilgrims’ site in woods

Plans for a four-metre-high wooden sculpture at a lookout point facing a Kent cathedral have been revealed.

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M20 to be closed at same time as rail and bus strikes

M20 to be closed at same time as rail and bus strikes

Motorists are being warned to brace for part of the M20 to be closed over several days - overlapping with bus and rail strikes.

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Image released as police investigate sex attack

Image released as police investigate sex attack

An image of a man has been released after a woman was sexually assaulted along a busy road.

Police with riot shields guard injured swan

Police with riot shields guard injured swan

Police were called to a busy road to protect a young swan injured after flying into a car.

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Teenagers are missing out on unclaimed stashes of cash

Teenagers are missing out on unclaimed stashes of cash

Thousands of pounds in unclaimed cash is said to be sat waiting for teenagers given Child Trust Funds at birth that were then forgotten about.

Tributes paid to motorcycle crash victim

Tributes paid to motorcycle crash victim

A "caring" and "lovely" motorcyclist who died in a crash has been named in heartfelt tributes paid by family and friends.

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63 dogs found in poor conditions allowed to stay with owner

63 dogs found in poor conditions allowed to stay with owner

A number of dogs found during a raid have been allowed to stay with their owner amid ongoing investigations.

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'I just hope they're not dead already'

'I just hope they're not dead already'

Callous thieves have stolen five elderly guinea pigs from their barn - including one which is blind in one eye.

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What does Prime Minister's conference speech mean for Kent?

What does Prime Minister's conference speech mean for Kent?

Liz Truss' speech to fellow Conservatives today will have implications for housebuilding in the Garden of England - and the Channel crossings crisis.

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Pair jailed over 'play-acted' £25k jewellery heist

Pair jailed over 'play-acted' £25k jewellery heist

A woman who tied a close family friend to a chair as part of an elaborate plot to rob them of £25,000 worth of jewellery has been jailed.

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'I can't delay holiday for funeral, so I'm giving it away'

'I can't delay holiday for funeral, so I'm giving it away'

A mum unable to take her family away after the trip clashed with her dad's funeral is offering up her Turkey apartment booking for free.

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