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'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

There are fears schoolchildren will be put in danger by lorries reversing down a narrow country lane to access a new housing development.

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Station in running to be named UK’s best

Station in running to be named UK’s best

A Kent village is through to the regional final of a contest to find the UK’s best community railway hubs.

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Woman’s body found in sea

Woman’s body found in sea

Police were called to the coast following reports of a woman in the water.

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard

An animal park known for its variety of exotic cats has welcomed its newest resident.

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Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Appeal after man left with broken bones in pub attack

Police investigating a serious assault outside a pub have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to.

D-Day for future of historic cliff lift at beach set for £1.8m overhaul

D-Day for future of historic cliff lift at beach set for £1.8m overhaul

A decision is due to be made on the future of a historic seaside attraction which forms part of a wider plan to revamp a beach area.

Two arrested after man attacked with bottle in ‘serious assault’

Two arrested after man attacked with bottle in ‘serious assault’

A man and woman, aged 31 and 35, are alleged to have kicked the victim as he lay on the floor before fleeing the scene.

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

Teen to stand trial for ‘attempted park rape’

A 16-year-old boy accused of attempted rape in a park is expected to stand trial.

Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements

Emergency crews were called to a fire in flats above an amusement arcade.

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

'Jekyll and Hyde' rapist terrorised women and girls for 23 years

A “Jekyll and Hyde” rapist who terrorised women and girls for more than 23 years has been convicted.

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

Drug-driver ran over police officer carrying out speed checks

A drug-driver who ran over a police officer as he attempted to pull him over for speeding has been jailed.

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‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.

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New owners take over historic Grade II-listed nursing home

New owners take over historic Grade II-listed nursing home

A nursing home with a ‘rich history’ has been sold for an undisclosed amount and is now under new ownership.

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Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

Tip to stay shut all day after ‘explosion’

A recycling centre is to remain closed for the rest of the day following a “small explosion” in the early hours.

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Forensics at house amid 'child protection incident' investigation

Forensics at house amid 'child protection incident' investigation

Forensics have searched a house after new information came to light in a child protection investigation.

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

New EU border rules to be delayed until next year

Long-awaited changes to European border rules have been pushed back again, this time until next year.

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Proposals revealed for new traveller site on farmland

Proposals revealed for new traveller site on farmland

Plans for a traveller site have been revealed as a public consultation launches to discuss the proposals.

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Four teenagers charged after town centre brawl

Charges have been brought against four teenagers following a town centre fight, which saw three people assaulted.

‘It’s a constant battle - people want to turn this village into a town’

‘It’s a constant battle - people want to turn this village into a town’

Residents' fears of a rejected housing estate plan rearing its head again have been realised after a developer launched an appeal against the refusal.

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Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

Emergency response after report of ‘people in water’ at Leeds Castle

A large emergency response was prompted by reports of people in the water at one of the county’s castles.

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

Appointments postponed after power cut at hospital

A hospital says a power cut this morning “will have an impact” throughout the day, with appointments being postponed.

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Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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Four arrested in murder probe after man stabbed to death in high street

Four arrested in murder probe after man stabbed to death in high street

Four men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in a high street, with a large police cordon in place.

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

‘I’ll go to prison before I pay £170 parking fine’

A furious mum-of-four says she would rather go to prison than pay a £170 parking fine.

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‘It didn’t take much to make town look like the 1980s for TV show’

‘It didn’t take much to make town look like the 1980s for TV show’

A taskforce to deliver the revival of a seaside town featured in hit ITV drama has launched as a councillor described it as being stuck in the 1980s.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

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Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Pub bosses ban children and say: ‘We don’t care what parents think!’

Defiant landlords who have banned children from their village pub say they “couldn’t give a toss” about the backlash on social media.

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‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

‘He needs to accept he’s not wanted’: Fans react as Scally voted out

Gillingham FC fans say a decision to remove their former owner from his role at the club is the right one.

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Man denies groping woman outside station

Man denies groping woman outside station

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

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