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'I would do it again' says £325k P&O boss as he refuses to rule out taking bonus

'I would do it again' says £325k P&O boss as he refuses to rule out taking bonus

The boss of P&O Ferries is being quizzed by MPs over the sacking of 800 people as ships continue not to sail a week on.

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Police concerned for missing woman's wellbeing

Police concerned for missing woman's wellbeing

Police are appealing for help to find a woman as fears for her wellbeing grow.

£100 fines for having BBQs and bottles on beaches

£100 fines for having BBQs and bottles on beaches

New plans to crack down on anti-social behaviour on beaches will see anyone caught with glass bottles or having a barbecue face a £100 fine.

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'I would do anything to have him back'

'I would do anything to have him back'

The partner of a young construction worker killed by a heavy piece of machinery at a building site has paid tribute after an inquest into the tragedy.

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'Let me save pub from being turned into homes'

'Let me save pub from being turned into homes'

A landlady is still holding out hope of saving a historic pub – after plans were revived to turn it into houses.

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Moment man Tasered and punched by police 'intruders'

Moment man Tasered and punched by police 'intruders'

A judge has branded a police officer a "trespasser and unwelcome intruder" after Tasering and punching a homeowner facing eviction.

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Whatever happened to 'the Kentish Grocers?'

Whatever happened to 'the Kentish Grocers?'

Vye and Son was a popular shop on the county's high streets for more than 150 years, here we take a look back at its history.

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Why this boozy bottomless brunch is the perfect Mother’s Day treat

Why this boozy bottomless brunch is the perfect Mother’s Day treat

This city centre restaurant is known for its flowing fizz and sourdough pizza – but did it get mum’s seal of approval?

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Armed police swoop on car after 'man threatened with weapon'

Armed police swoop on car after 'man threatened with weapon'

Armed patrols and a police helicopter are searching for a suspect after reports a man was threatened with a weapon.

Sunak's cuts 'drop in ocean' for hospitality sector

Sunak's cuts 'drop in ocean' for hospitality sector

Rishi Sunak's Spring Statement was welcomed by many but was a "drop in the ocean" for Kent's under-pressure hospitality sector.

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Inside huge designer goods seizure as police raid 28 homes

Inside huge designer goods seizure as police raid 28 homes

A series of raids across the county saw £400,000 in cash seized alongside 41 luxury watches, two cars and a huge amount of designer goods and artwork.

Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

Inside the world's first multi-storey skate park

We sent our reporter to check out Kent's new £17m urban sports centre that hopes to attract skaters and riders from around the world.

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'ULEZ expansion will make poor poorer'

'ULEZ expansion will make poor poorer'

Shoppers in a town close to the Kent/London border have slammed proposals to expand a charge on polluting vehicles, labelling it a 'tax' on the poor.

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Police called out to 'alligator' on the loose

Police called out to 'alligator' on the loose

Police were called after several people spotted an alligator by the side of a road.

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Air quality warning as Kent's pollution levels remain high

Air quality warning as Kent's pollution levels remain high

Air pollution levels could hit very high levels in Kent today, say forecasters monitoring air quality, prompting a warning for the most vulnerable.

Tax cut vow as fuel duty drops by 5p in cost-of-living crisis boost

Tax cut vow as fuel duty drops by 5p in cost-of-living crisis boost

The Chancellor has announced a tax cut and slashed fuel duty, while increasing the National Insurance threshold.

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Drink driver arrested after crash

Drink driver arrested after crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash where he and another person were taken to hospital.

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Trains halted after man falls on line

Trains halted after man falls on line

Trains were stopped after a man fell on the tracks.

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

Halifax bank set to close in Kent

The Lloyds Banking Group has axed 60 branches across the UK due to rise in people using online services, and one in Kent will close.

Family of Alex Holland search for his missing wallet

Family of Alex Holland search for his missing wallet

The family of Alex Holland have carried out their own searches for his missing wallet, just days after his funeral.

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Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

Major diesel rule change coming at the worst time

The rules surrounding the use of red diesel are changing from April 1, but with prices rising everywhere companies are concerned about the switch.

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Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

Mum, 26, died after fall from window while smoking

A young mum died after falling from a window while smoking, in what was described as an "utterly tragic accident".

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

Government urged to consider 'freeport' bid by Port of Dover

The government has been pressed to reconsider a bid for the Port of Dover to become a freeport after news P&O is making 800 employees redundant.

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How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

How to cut the cost of a family outing using a Lotto ticket

Swap your National Lottery ticket for money off a family day out and enjoy a fantastic outing this Mother's Day weekend.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a crash on the M2.

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PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

PM: 'P&O have broken the law'

The Prime Minister has said P&O did break the law hours after the firm had defended its decision to sack 800 workers.

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Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Heartbreak at sudden death of 'kind, loving' plasterer, 22

Thousands of pounds have been raised for the funeral of a popular young man following his sudden death.

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

'Make carrying a catapult a criminal offence'

A fed up resident's petition is calling for carrying a catapult to become a criminal offence after continual attacks on people, property and animals.

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'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

'The current economic crisis is a bigger worry to us than Covid'

Exactly two years on since the start of the first lockdown, we revisit a Kent high street to find out how it's fared and what the future holds.

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What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

What hope can budget bring for hard-pressed households?

All eyes will be on the Chancellor today as he delivers a budget that many households are hoping will help them cope with the cost of living crisis.

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