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'You could hear all the kids crying and screaming'

'You could hear all the kids crying and screaming'

Residents have spoken of a "frightening" blaze which destroyed multiple homes, as details of how it started were confirmed.

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Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

Energy exit fees now 10 times higher in further hike to bills

Customers face further hikes to energy bills with exit fees for leaving fixed-rate deals now up to 10 times higher than they were in 2021.

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Teenage boy suffers head injuries after racial assault

Teenage boy suffers head injuries after racial assault

A CCTV image has been released of two men police wish to speak to in connection with reports a teenage boy was racially abused and assaulted.

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Trials disrupted as barristers walk out

Trials disrupted as barristers walk out

Trials have stalled and cases been adjourned as defence barristers walk out on the first day of a three-week dispute.

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Sinkhole repairs to take up to six weeks

Sinkhole repairs to take up to six weeks

A section of a street will remain shut for more than a month while works take place to fix a huge sinkhole which opened up in the middle of the road.

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Key road remains shut after gas blaze

Key road remains shut after gas blaze

A key artery into the county town remains closed while repairs are carried out to a damaged gas main.

Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

Supermarkets recall frozen prawns

Two supermarkets are recalling frozen cooked prawns over fears that undercooked seafood has contaminated the products.

Top food critic raves about seaside restaurant

Top food critic raves about seaside restaurant

Dishes at a seaside restaurant have been lauded by one of the UK's top food critics for being "an expression of exquisitely good taste".

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New record set for the one finger deadlift

New record set for the one finger deadlift

A retail manager has set a new Guinness World Records for the one finger deadlift, lifting 129.5kg with just his middle finger.

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Bubble waffle business to open in town centre

Bubble waffle business to open in town centre

A new desert business offering bubble waffles, sundaes and milkshakes is preparing to open in the town centre after teaming up with a tea room.

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Millionaire grew magic mushrooms at Lullingstone Castle

Millionaire grew magic mushrooms at Lullingstone Castle

A millionaire has admitted growing magic mushrooms at his castle home.

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7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

7 charity shop bargain-hunting tips you should follow

With eBay's coupling with Love Island putting secondhand outfits in the spotlight, here are seven tips to follow when attempting to bag a bargain.

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Dad feared death during 10-hour ambulance wait

Dad feared death during 10-hour ambulance wait

A bank worker was scared to go to sleep in case he died while desperately waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Hall will not be sold to cinema backers

Hall will not be sold to cinema backers

A charity has hit out at what its chairman says have been 'aggressive' attempts to buy its land to build a cinema.

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'He fell out the car shouting 'mum, I've been stabbed''

'He fell out the car shouting 'mum, I've been stabbed''

The mother of a 21-year-old who narrowly escaped death after being attacked is calling for young people to put down their knives.

How pig farmers founded England and changed the world

How pig farmers founded England and changed the world

A Kent historian says the founders of English culture were more likely to have been pig farmers than warriors, but told porkies about their past.

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'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'

'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'

The owner of a beloved business destroyed by a fire has spoken of his "devastation", saying it will take at least two years to reopen.

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Multi-million pound revamp set to get the nod

Multi-million pound revamp set to get the nod

A £17 million redevelopment of a popular sports centre is expected to be approved.

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Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

The High Court has ruled the government's plans to house asylum seekers in dilapidated barracks until 2026 are unlawful, it's been reported.

Crews battle blaze threatening multiple houses

Crews battle blaze threatening multiple houses

Nine fire engines attended the scene of a blaze that affected a number of homes.

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Police in stand-off with man in sea

Police in stand-off with man in sea

A man threw stones at police and hurled abuse, after entering the sea during a stand-off with emergency services.

Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Plans have been resubmitted to convert a historic 131-year-old pub into a pizza takeaway joint – just two years after original plans were turned down.

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'I nearly died, it was the best thing that happened to me'

'I nearly died, it was the best thing that happened to me'

A couple from Kent tell how they overcame a horrific accident which motivated them follow their dreams of starting up a music festival.

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RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

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Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

An inquest has heard how the body of a 23-year-old soldier was found at an Army base in Kent.

'Unfair' parking fee rise hits one half of borough

'Unfair' parking fee rise hits one half of borough

Business owners are fuming after a council opted to hike up parking prices in part of one Kent borough, while it remains free in the other half.

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£70k needed to fund sculpture of famous playwright

£70k needed to fund sculpture of famous playwright

Campaigners have issued an appeal to help fund a £70,000 statue of a famous playwright.

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Town's first 20mph scheme approved for 40 roads

Town's first 20mph scheme approved for 40 roads

A ‘Twenty is Plenty’ campaign has proved successful after councillors agreed to slash speed limits on 40 roads.

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Rwanda makes plans to house child asylum seekers

Rwanda makes plans to house child asylum seekers

Children arriving in the UK could soon be sent to Rwanda as the country prepares to house the youngsters under the government's controversial scheme.

Huge jump and Nascar-style bend to stay at Lydden

Huge jump and Nascar-style bend to stay at Lydden

Changes to Lydden Hill's rallycross circuit – including a tabletop jump and banking – will remain in place following a successful debut last weekend.

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