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Football club's fence plans to curb dog poo rejected

Football club's fence plans to curb dog poo rejected

Plans for a large fence in a park to protect a football pitch from dog poo and motorbikes have been rejected but a 'green solution' has been offered.

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Hop-pickers: Jolly cockneys or 'dark and destitute in spiritual things'?

Hop-pickers: Jolly cockneys or 'dark and destitute in spiritual things'?

The annual invasion of Kent by hordes of hop-pickers from London is often recalled as an example of the 'good old days' – but were they?

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Thieves target widow, 80, as she visits husband's grave

Thieves target widow, 80, as she visits husband's grave

A woman tending to her husband's grave had her handbag stolen by a thief while his accomplice distracted her with a sob story.

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Kent's first Wendy's in the works

Kent's first Wendy's in the works

Hungry town goers will be awarded even more choice as work begins on the county's first outlet of the famous American diner and burger eatery.

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Arrests after drugs, cash and knife 'found in car'

Arrests after drugs, cash and knife 'found in car'

Drugs, cash and a knife were seized by police after a suspicious vehicle was spotted by officers on patrol and pulled over.

Escaped hawk interrupts park run

Escaped hawk interrupts park run

Dogs had to be kept away from a popular park run after an escaped hawk caused major disruption to the event.

Delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

Delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

Long queues were building up following an accident on a slip road near the junction.

Trespasser leads to delays and cancellations

Trespasser leads to delays and cancellations

Delays are expected after a trespasser was spotted on the railway line as trains begin to return to normal service.

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Police incident on M2 causes delays

Police incident on M2 causes delays

Traffic was building on a busy motorway following a police incident.

What to do if you have monkeypox symptoms

What to do if you have monkeypox symptoms

Kent's public health chiefs have issued advice for anyone with symptoms of monkeypox - but they insist the outbreak "is not another Covid".

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MP's son 'filmed during missile attack on Russian tank'

MP's son 'filmed during missile attack on Russian tank'

The son of a Kent MP has reportedly been filmed helping to destroy a Russian missile as he fights in Ukraine.

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Owners of stolen jewellery urged to come forward

Owners of stolen jewellery urged to come forward

Police are urging the rightful owners of stolen jewellery to come forward after two men were arrested on suspicion of raiding parked cars.

Arson arrest after flat fire

Arson arrest after flat fire

A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire broke out in a flat.

Border delays add to half-term getaway woes

Border delays add to half-term getaway woes

Roads around Kent are "extremely busy" as families set off on their half term break amid a raft of travel restrictions.

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Boss to sue thieving former employee who swiped £33k

Boss to sue thieving former employee who swiped £33k

The boss of a company almost brought to its knees after an employee stole £33,000 is disgusted the thief has been ordered to repay less than £2,000.

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Dream wedding turns into 'long week of hell'

Dream wedding turns into 'long week of hell'

A wedding in Crete turned into a disaster when a crash left the best man and his wife in hospital, before the groom's own car burst into flames.

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Not long left to nominate your chosen charity for a special award

Not long left to nominate your chosen charity for a special award

The deadline for the Kent Charity Awards 2022 is fast approaching, so make sure you submit your entries soon.

Plans for first Las Iguanas in Kent

Plans for first Las Iguanas in Kent

A bid has been launched to open Kent’s first branch of a popular chain of restaurants that serve up Mexican, Brazilian and Argentinian food.

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Recalling the peacetime crash that cost the lives of four RAF crewmen

Recalling the peacetime crash that cost the lives of four RAF crewmen

A routine training run turned to disaster when a flare exploded inside a Lancaster bomber.

The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

He provided inspiration for one of Hollywood's best-loved characters but few would know the 'real' Jack Sparrow - a fisherman-turned-pirate from Kent.

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Man injured in flat fire

Man injured in flat fire

Emergency services have been called to a fire near a supermarket.

Injured dog 'thrown from car' walks again

Injured dog 'thrown from car' walks again

Watch the heart warning videos of a cocker spaniel, who was found with serious spinal injuries, walk and smile with his new carer.

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Arrest made after firearms alert

Arrest made after firearms alert

A man is in custody after police were called to reports of a man seen with a weapon.

Hear the moment a mum wins £1,000 on kmfm

Hear the moment a mum wins £1,000 on kmfm

A mum has started the weekend off the right way and won £1,000 in kmfm's monthly competition.

Fourth arrest after shocking street brawl

Fourth arrest after shocking street brawl

A fourth arrest has been made in connection with a street brawl.

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Teenagers charged with attempted murder after double stabbing

Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a double stabbing.

Anger as seafront lights 'gifted' to town taken down

Anger as seafront lights 'gifted' to town taken down

Stunning string lights illuminating a stretch of the Kent coast are being taken down - despite being offered to the area.

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Chancellor's windfall u-turn falls flat with some MPs

Chancellor's windfall u-turn falls flat with some MPs

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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Holidaymakers at increased risk of fraud warns ABTA

Holidaymakers at increased risk of fraud warns ABTA

Scammers are finding new ways to target holidaymakers as the demand for breaks and travel increases.

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New direction for major town centre regeneration

New direction for major town centre regeneration

A town centre regeneration scheme has been given a new lease of life after funds were approved to buy a derelict plot and bring forward new proposals.

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