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'Enough room for the landlord's Bentley and GB News on mute on the TV'

'Enough room for the landlord's Bentley and GB News on mute on the TV'

Secret Drinker finds the feel-good factor and a legend of a landlord on his latest pub outing.

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'For £20m we don't want a crazy golf course'

'For £20m we don't want a crazy golf course'

A councillor has slammed a £20m levelling-up plan, saying money would be better spent on a new swimming pool rather than an adventure golf course.

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New hope for seriously-ill tot Leo

New hope for seriously-ill tot Leo

The mother of a tot born with an ultra-rare genetic condition says there is hope after the first stage of life-changing drug research was successful.

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New litter police rake in £250k in just four months

New litter police rake in £250k in just four months

Exclusive: Wardens brought in to crack down on litter have dished out almost a quarter of a million pounds in fines in just four months.

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Rise and shine with kmfm’s bubbly new breakfast host

Rise and shine with kmfm’s bubbly new breakfast host

Chelsea Little is bringing showbiz stories, TikTok dances and jazz hands as she joins Garry Wilson for the Breakfast Show.

Government drawing up plans to allow new grammar schools

Government drawing up plans to allow new grammar schools

The government is drawing up plans that could pave the way for new grammar schools to be allowed to open, ending a decades-long ban.

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Woman banned from flats after neighbours' lives made misery

Woman banned from flats after neighbours' lives made misery

A woman has been banned from the block of council flats she lives in after neighbours’ lives were made a misery by “severe” anti-social behaviour.

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'She couldn't battle her demons any more'

'She couldn't battle her demons any more'

Tributes have been paid to a "loving, kind and funny" mum-of-three who tragically took her own life.

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Disruption to bus services as drivers prepare to strike

Disruption to bus services as drivers prepare to strike

Bus services across Kent are set to be heavily disrupted after it was confirmed 600 drivers employed by Arriva will walk out in a dispute over pay.

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Road reopens three hours after crash

Road reopens three hours after crash

A main route that was closed for more than three hours following a crash, leading to long delays for drivers, has reopened.

Boy, 16, denies murder

Boy, 16, denies murder

A 16-year-old boy has appeared before a judge to deny murder after a man was stabbed to death.

Mum's pain as terminally-ill daughter asks 'am I going to die?'

Mum's pain as terminally-ill daughter asks 'am I going to die?'

A grieving mum has described the heartbreaking moment she had to tell her young daughter she had cancer.

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Britain's first micro-cider house to close

Britain's first micro-cider house to close

Punters have expressed their sadness as bosses of a unique boozer have announced they will call last orders for the final time this weekend.

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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