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Kent to be hotter than Los Angeles

Kent to be hotter than Los Angeles

A level two warning has been issued as temperatures in Kent are expected to reach 30C today ahead of next week's heatwave.

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CCTV captures moment yobs destroy charity's fridge

CCTV captures moment yobs destroy charity's fridge

The shocking moment two yobs filmed themselves toppling a fridge that was full of items for hard-up households has been caught on camera.

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'He's a sick, twisted individual'

'He's a sick, twisted individual'

A 22-year-old convicted of killing a beloved mother-of-two in cold blood as she walked her dog in broad daylight is being sentenced in Kent today.

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Home Bargains to take over Aldi store

Home Bargains to take over Aldi store

Aldi is 'fully committed' to open a flagship store when it closes a town centre branch, with Home Bargains lined up to move in when it vacates.

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'If there was a surliest bartender award she’d be a strong contender'

'If there was a surliest bartender award she’d be a strong contender'

Secret Drinker meets a silent bartender and foul-mouthed punters at a historic rural pub.

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Kent County Show - here's what's happening

Kent County Show - here's what's happening

For the first time in three years, the show returns with the three-day festival and there's loads to see and take part in.

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Queen's Baton Relay's last day in county

Queen's Baton Relay's last day in county

The Queen's Baton Relay has left Kent after two days in the county ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

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The 100-year-old still making his own wine and marmalade

The 100-year-old still making his own wine and marmalade

A war veteran who just turned 100 and is still making his own wine, marmalade and jam says "never be embarrassed to run and jump as you get older".

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Vacant Barclays branch on market for £1.8m

Vacant Barclays branch on market for £1.8m

A former branch of a high street bank is for sale with planning permissions agreed for flats and restaurant spaces.

Maddie murdered by boyfriend as she tried to break up with him

Maddie murdered by boyfriend as she tried to break up with him

A woman murdered by her boyfriend was stabbed moments after arriving at his home to break up with him.

Hotel visited by Turner and neglected for years to reopen

Hotel visited by Turner and neglected for years to reopen

A long-neglected hotel previously under threat of demolition and once visited by JMW Turner will relaunch next month following major renovation.

Firm tried to send dirty nappies to Turkey

Firm tried to send dirty nappies to Turkey

A waste firm has made a compensation payment after being caught preparing to send dirty nappies to Turkey.

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One-in-three steal from supermarkets amid cost-of-living crisis

One-in-three steal from supermarkets amid cost-of-living crisis

New figures show the cost of living crisis is fuelling a surge in shoplifting as prices of products go through the roof.

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Two-lorry crash causes rush-hour chaos

Two-lorry crash causes rush-hour chaos

A two-lorry crash is causing rush-hour chaos.

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Thug lunged at police dog with zombie knife

Thug lunged at police dog with zombie knife

A man who lunged at a police dog with a zombie knife before fleeing and getting caught by armed officers has been jailed.

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VIPs paid £99 for 'warm wine, no food and dirty toilet'

VIPs paid £99 for 'warm wine, no food and dirty toilet'

Guests at an outdoor concert who paid an extra £49 for VIP tickets say they were left horrified by the lack of what was promised.

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Former soldier Tugendhat launches leadership bid

Former soldier Tugendhat launches leadership bid

Kent MP Tom Tugendhat has launched his leadership bid following Boris Johnson's resignation.

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Residents to be given control over street name changes

Residents to be given control over street name changes

Street names won't be changed without the agreement of residents and businesses under new plans to let communities 'take back control'.

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Controversial bell bollard to be removed

Controversial bell bollard to be removed

After more than a decade of accidents, near-misses and minor injuries, it's the end of the road for a notorious bollard.

Kent MP appointed Levelling Up Secretary

Kent MP appointed Levelling Up Secretary

A Kent MP will replace Michael Gove as Levelling up Secretary as the Prime Minister seeks to fill vacant positions following several resignations.

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Calls for law change after more works on 'irreplaceable woodland'

Calls for law change after more works on 'irreplaceable woodland'

A council is preparing to take a landowner to court following reports of more works at the site of an illegal development in a protected woodland.

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Inquest held into death of teacher

Inquest held into death of teacher

An inquest has been held into a 22-year-old teacher who died in Taiwan.

The highs and lows of Boris in Kent

The highs and lows of Boris in Kent

As Boris Johnson announces his plan to step down as Prime Minister, we take a look at his legacy on Kent.

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'He's not perfect, but who is?' Kent MPs react to Boris' resignation

'He's not perfect, but who is?' Kent MPs react to Boris' resignation

Kent's MPs have reacted after Boris Johnson announced he will step down as Prime Minister.

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Second Kent MP resigns from government role

Second Kent MP resigns from government role

A second Kent MP has resigned from her position in Boris Johnson's government just moments after he lost his fourth cabinet member.

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Beware the dreams of a new football stadium

Beware the dreams of a new football stadium

As Ebbsfleet United fans celebrate plans for a new stadium, many clubs in the county can recount how their dreams turned sour over the years.

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Homeless charity set to move into empty Argos store

Homeless charity set to move into empty Argos store

An award-winning charity which has helped thousands of homeless and vulnerable people is getting a new roof over its head – an empty Argos store.

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Is new restaurant's chocolate-fed steak really worth £56?

Is new restaurant's chocolate-fed steak really worth £56?

In this week's Eat My Words, we head to a new steakhouse to see if its £56 chocolate-fed ribeye is really worth its hefty price tag.

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Pensioners stuck with Aldi trolley for seven weeks

Pensioners stuck with Aldi trolley for seven weeks

A couple were left frustrated after taking in a dumped shopping trolley – even cleaning it – only for Aldi to take seven weeks to collect it.

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Solar farm 'will be the size of our village'

Solar farm 'will be the size of our village'

A campaign group is protesting against plans to turn farmland the size of 140 football pitches into a renewable energy site.

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