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Ex-soldier defies council order to take down flagpole

Ex-soldier defies council order to take down flagpole

A council has ordered a former soldier to take down a flagpole bearing the Union and Ukrainian flags amid health and safety fears.

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Op Brock contraflow to stay until next month

Op Brock contraflow to stay until next month

The Operation Brock contraflow on the M20 will stay until at least after the May Day bank holiday.

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Georgian-style bistro approved for town centre

Georgian-style bistro approved for town centre

A Georgian-style cafe and wine bar has been approved despite concerns over the number of restaurants already in a town centre.

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The day a Kent village became the wild west

The day a Kent village became the wild west

A look at the bloody Battle of Goudhurst, when threatened villagers took on the Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers - and won!

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Did the chicken wings live up to their 'clucking cushty' promise?

Did the chicken wings live up to their 'clucking cushty' promise?

We review the ninth takeaway in a tiny shopping strip offering 'clucking cushty' chicken wings and shakes.

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Doorman fears city knife crime ‘worse than ever’

Doorman fears city knife crime ‘worse than ever’

A doorman has revealed his staff seized a 15-inch knife and are dealing with a startling rise in the number of incidents involving a blade.

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Gran's arson was Facebook revenge

Gran's arson was Facebook revenge

A fire-starting gran bent on revenge over a Facebook post tried burning down her rival’s home while children were inside.

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How will our high streets look in 2042?

How will our high streets look in 2042?

Our high streets are undergoing a transition to, hopefully, a revitalised future. But just what, exactly, can we expect?

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New start for scenic pub as couple take over

New start for scenic pub as couple take over

A popular village pub with stunning river views is welcoming back customers after it was taken over following the death of its previous licensee.

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'One last push' to save café

'One last push' to save café

A family-run cafe has started a second petition begging for permission to stay put once a council-backed rival opens up.

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Rising energy bills forcing families to turn to food bank

Rising energy bills forcing families to turn to food bank

Food bank bosses have told how massive energy bill hikes have left many parents choosing between buying food and heating their homes.

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Met Police arrest four people near troubled flats

Met Police arrest four people near troubled flats

Four people were detained on various theft charges after Met Police swarmed a town centre apartment block.

Hundreds of mourners pay respects to Conway chairman

Hundreds of mourners pay respects to Conway chairman

Family and friends have said their final farewells to the leader of one of the county's most successful firms.

Man attacked outside Aldi taken to hospital

Man attacked outside Aldi taken to hospital

A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked by two thugs outside an Aldi supermarket.

Councillor to stand trial over historic sex crimes at prestigious school

Councillor to stand trial over historic sex crimes at prestigious school

A serving councillor will stand trial charged with historic sex crimes allegedly committed while he taught at a prestigious school.

Mystery as black vans blight town

Mystery as black vans blight town

Residents have been left furious after a fleet of vans, all painted black, popped up in one Kent town.

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More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

More advice for parents as hepatitis cases in children spread

Medics, investigating a mystery rise in hepatitis illness in children, issue more advice for parents as cases are detected in Europe and the US.

Girl, 15, pulled over by police

Girl, 15, pulled over by police

A 15-year-old girl was caught behind the wheel of a car by volunteer police officers.

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Members in 'tears' over Age UK day centre closure

Members in 'tears' over Age UK day centre closure

Service users of an Age UK day centre have said they are shocked by its imminent closure.

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New pub and hotel to open this winter

New pub and hotel to open this winter

A brand new pub and hotel with 18 bedrooms is set to open at a historic inn this winter.

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The new Highway Code rule that lets you watch TV but says phones are still illegal

The new Highway Code rule that lets you watch TV but says phones are still illegal

Just months after some of the biggest changes in its history, The Highway Code is changing again and here's why.

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Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Trainee officers in 'clumsy' drink driving cover up

Two trainee police officers have been found guilty of gross misconduct after one drove home drunk and the other tried to lie about it.

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'Boris Johnson has an eccentric relationship with the truth'

'Boris Johnson has an eccentric relationship with the truth'

A Kent MP says the Prime Minister's position is untenable but now is not the time for a leadership election.

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'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

'The M20 is a lorry park - Op Brock's not working'

A Kent MP who is also a government minister is calling for major changes to the way the county's motorway traffic is handled.

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Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

Amazon van filled with parcels stolen in afternoon robbery

A man accused of stealing an Amazon delivery van was arrested just 20 minutes after the alleged robbery.

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

Developer hits back at Hong Kong sales critics

A developer has defended its properties being marketed 6,000 miles away in Hong Kong – after fears much-needed housing would fall into foreign hands.

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Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

Disaster strikes? Who you gonna call?

From nuclear disasters to flooding, pandemics and even dead whales, meet the agency tasked with getting the county back on our feet.

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Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

Fans line streets for singer's 'celebration of life' in Kent

A funeral service has been held at a Kent church for The Wanted star Tom Parker – with fans lining the streets and watching from screens outside.

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

From 'drab' town centre to 'destination' shopping spot

The remarkable transformation of a 'forgotten' part of one town into a vibrant shopping area could be a blueprint for others to follow.

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NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

NHS cop harasser phoned police 15 times days after release

A woman called British Transport Police 15 times and kicked officers in the shins just a few days after her release from prison.

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