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Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

Bank manager who broke reveller's jaw after 15 pints avoids jail

A thug who punched a gig-goer on the dance floor with such force he stopped breathing has avoided a prison sentence.

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Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

Historic stable block to be converted to holiday lets

The owners of a listed Victorian mansion are hoping to open holiday lets as part of a major revamp.

'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

'It’s not porn!’ Firms refuse to display raunchy play posters

An actress says she is "surprised" several businesses declined to display adverts for a risqué play - as she thought the town was more "open-minded".

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Plans for village parade after anti-pride poster

Plans for village parade after anti-pride poster

A village could hold its own Pride parade, in response to a church poster denouncing the LGBT movement.

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

'Pub was known as a drug den but we've totally changed it'

A pub which previously had a "bad reputation" has been given a major makeover - as the owners battle to attract families back to the business.

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Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

Shopping centre's takings down 40% as car park made RingGo-only

"Devastated" businesses have lost most of their regular customers after all the payment machines were removed from a shopping centre's car park.

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A2 reopens after eight-hour closure

A2 reopens after eight-hour closure

The clean-up operation for an fuel spill on the A2 caused heavy congestion for drivers trying to get home.

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Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Car crashes on A2 after 15-mile police chase

Police chased a suspected stolen car for 15 miles before it crashed outside a pub on the A2.

Fire crews called to blaze in town centre flat

Fire crews called to blaze in town centre flat

A person was treated for shock after a blaze in a town centre flat.

Teen attacked in park left paralysed after surgery

Teen attacked in park left paralysed after surgery

A teenager left paralysed from the waist down following surgery after she was attacked in a park has taken to TikTok to share her harrowing story.

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Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

Navy tracks Russian warships sailing close to Kent coast

Royal Navy warships have been shadowing Russian vessels sailing close to the Kent coastline.

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Woman hurt in town centre crash between car and G4S van

Woman hurt in town centre crash between car and G4S van

A driver was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and G4S security van.

Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

Film crews pictured in town as castle 'to hit silver screen'

Parts of a historic castle in Kent are closed to the public as filming gets under way for a new period drama.

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Days are numbered for two paper bank notes

Days are numbered for two paper bank notes

Paper £20 and £50 notes will no longer be legal tender from the end of this month so what should you do if you have some?

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'Make whole city 20mph'

'Make whole city 20mph'

A councillor has launched a campaign for a citywide 20mph limit in order to tackle air pollution.

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Pictures show devastating aftermath of water tower blaze

Pictures show devastating aftermath of water tower blaze

Images reveal the damage caused by a large fire which broke out in a Victorian water tower.

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Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

Fuel spillage causing long delays on major route

Drivers are reporting being stuck in traffic for an hour following a fuel spillage.

Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

Firefighters join nurses in strike vote as 'perfect storm' drives action

A 'perfect storm' is causing the sweeping wave of industrial action, says a Kent employment expert, as firefighters and nurses now face strike votes.

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Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Kent crematoriums increase prices as energy bills soar

Two crematoriums in Kent have "reluctantly" introduced a new energy charge to help cover their rising bills amid the cost of living crisis.

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Armed police storm home in series of raids

Armed police storm home in series of raids

Firearms officers stormed a home in a series of raids as part of an investigation into alleged drug dealing.

Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

A leader of a troubled school has stepped down after ongoing problems with bullying were highlighted by education watchdogs.

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Cardboard Boris Johnson left with rubbish

Cardboard Boris Johnson left with rubbish

On the same day a new leader of the Conservative party was announced, a cardboard Boris Johnson was spotted left out with the rubbish.

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Court orders removal of travellers

Court orders removal of travellers

A court has ordered the removal of travellers from a park almost two weeks after they arrived.

Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

Anger as huge 5G mast 'appears out of nowhere'

A 65ft 5G mast has appeared on a housing estate without warning - despite being refused planning permission by council bosses.

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'Bed was propped up with bricks and we were welcome as a wet fart'

'Bed was propped up with bricks and we were welcome as a wet fart'

A family have told of their nightmare stay at an award-winning Kent hotel - where one of their beds was propped up by bricks.

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Conman used fly swatters to steal £12,500

Conman used fly swatters to steal £12,500

More than £12,500 was stolen in a con that involved a fly swatter and double sided sticky tape.

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Dog owners tell charity ‘take my dog or we’ll put him to sleep’

Dog owners tell charity ‘take my dog or we’ll put him to sleep’

People are threatening to put down their animals due to rising vet bills, a rescue charity has revealed.

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'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

'From £6k to £50k - this is worse than lockdown'

Three Kent firms say their energy bills are set to soar by tens of thousands of pounds - and warn the impact will be worse than lockdown.

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'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

'It's not a real postbox - stop sending me your letters!'

A villager's hopes to ensure a quiet life by installing a Royal Mail-style postbox at the end of his driveway have not gone to plan.

Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

Firefighters are battling to save a derelict Victorian landmark and stop flames spreading to neighbouring properties.

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