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France and UK 'passed responsibility' as 32 died

France and UK 'passed responsibility' as 32 died

An investigation has claimed British and French emergency services passed responsibility as 32 people died in the Channel.

Long queues return on first day of train strikes

Long queues return on first day of train strikes

The first day of train strikes has brought with it extra cars on the road and queues at Eurotunnel and Dover.

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Gran, 80, suffers broken bones in e scooter hit-and-run

Gran, 80, suffers broken bones in e scooter hit-and-run

A woman whose wrist was broken and jaw cracked when she was hit by an e scooter has branded the controversial devices "lethal".

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'I'd never seen anything like it - and never will again'

'I'd never seen anything like it - and never will again'

It's 10 years to the day since the London 2012 Olympics' opening ceremony - we take a look back at the Games which had us on the edge of our seats.

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Plans for microbrewery, taproom and holiday lets at farm

Plans for microbrewery, taproom and holiday lets at farm

Owners of a hop farm are planning to build a microbrewery and taproom to bring their buildings back to life.

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Rail strikes add to tourism industry woes in Kent

Rail strikes add to tourism industry woes in Kent

Rail strikes are set to add to the woes of Kent's tourist attractions, following cross-Channel travel chaos which saw visitor numbers drop.

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'I needed a change - so I bought an ambulance on Facebook'

'I needed a change - so I bought an ambulance on Facebook'

A beautician whose work dried up during lockdown bought an ambulance on Facebook and launched her own makeovers-on-wheels business.

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Tory leadership debate off-air after host faints

Tory leadership debate off-air after host faints

A Tory leadership debate was dramatically cut short when the show's host fainted in the studio.

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Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

Three Lloyds branches in Kent to close

One of the UK's largest banking groups has announced it will be closing 66 stores, including three in Kent, as footfall has fallen by 60%.

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Child rapist who preyed on children locked up

Child rapist who preyed on children locked up

A rapist who blackmailed school children into sending naked pictures of themselves on social media has been jailed.

Driver was speeding at 117mph minutes before fatal crash

Driver was speeding at 117mph minutes before fatal crash

A young man who died after losing control of his BMW on the M2 was driving at 117mph minutes before the fatal accident, an inquest has heard.

Man arrested after grenade found at house

Man arrested after grenade found at house

A man has been arrested on firearms offences after a grenade was found in a house.

Police probe after man 'attacked with spanner'

Police probe after man 'attacked with spanner'

A man has reportedly been attacked with a spanner following confrontation in a harbour.

Town hosts two-week cocktail festival with 50 tipples on offer

Town hosts two-week cocktail festival with 50 tipples on offer

After toasting the success of last year's inaugural festival, a town's two-week cocktail bonanza is back – and it's bigger and better than ever.

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'Money launderette' posters stuck on former bank

'Money launderette' posters stuck on former bank

Posters advertising a money laundering service and mentioning people connected to Vladmir Putin and Pablo Escobar have popped up at a former bank.

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Man, 22, killed by helicopter blade on holiday

Man, 22, killed by helicopter blade on holiday

A young man who was killed after being struck by a helicopter blade while on holiday in Greece has been named as a former Kent schoolboy.

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Farmhand prevents devastating fire from spreading to homes

Farmhand prevents devastating fire from spreading to homes

A young farmer who spotted a field fire on his way to the pub sprang into action to stop the flames from spreading to homes.

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Hosepipe bans possible amid drought fears

Hosepipe bans possible amid drought fears

There is an increasing risk of a drought being declared in the county which could see the introduction of restrictions such as hosepipe bans.

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Award-winning restaurant in name change

Award-winning restaurant in name change

A multi award-winning restaurant and takeaway kitchen have been rebranded as part of a major shake-up by its owner.

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Skechers launches fourth Kent store

Skechers launches fourth Kent store

The well-known athletic footwear and apparel retailer has opened its doors in another town.

Council stream plan sparks Mickey Mouse TikTok fears

Council stream plan sparks Mickey Mouse TikTok fears

A councillor says she fears plans to continue livestreaming meetings and begin archiving them online could see colleagues mocked on TikTok.

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Forces' Sweetheart statue won't be installed at cliffs

Forces' Sweetheart statue won't be installed at cliffs

A statue of Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn will not be installed at the White Cliffs of Dover after her family opted against the plans.

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Couple convert old farm house into dream restaurant

Couple convert old farm house into dream restaurant

A Grade II-Listed farmhouse that has been converted into a restaurant with seven luxury guest rooms is now open.

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Ecoegg founder hatches new success

Ecoegg founder hatches new success

How did an entrepreneur who founded the Ecoegg end up at the helm of a new £30m turnover online business?

Living la dolce vita! Take a look at this Italian villa on the Kent coast

Living la dolce vita! Take a look at this Italian villa on the Kent coast

You don't need to go to the Amalfi Coast to get a taste of the Mediterranean this summer.

The 38 bus routes being axed by KCC

The 38 bus routes being axed by KCC

Despite widespread opposition, dozens of bus routes across the county are to be scrapped as Kent County Council looks to save £2.2 million.

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The 'right kind of shops' destined for town centre

The 'right kind of shops' destined for town centre

Town bosses say the "right kind of shops" are moving into "the right places" as they welcome three new arrivals.

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'We're not a London borough - but the mayor wants us to pay'

'We're not a London borough - but the mayor wants us to pay'

Motorists say Sadiq Khan's plans to expand London's Ultra Low Emission Zone to the border with Kent is an 'unfair tax' and a money grab.

Kent parks awarded Green Flag status

Kent parks awarded Green Flag status

A record number of parks in Kent have been recognised as some of the best kept outdoor spaced in the country securing Green Flag Awards.

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Tourism chief calls for action over travel chaos

Tourism chief calls for action over travel chaos

The chief executive of Visit Kent says action is needed to stop cross-channel delays and gridlock crippling the tourism industry.

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