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Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

A “chalk scar” which “can be seen from the moon” has been created at a building site - with a council now ordering a halt on some engineering work.

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Armed police descend on main road

Armed police descend on main road

Police were called to a main road after reports a man had made threats concerning some people he knew.

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

A council leader has hit out at Kent County Council over fears an adult education centre will be closed.

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New restaurant to open at historic castle

New restaurant to open at historic castle

A new dog-friendly restaurant at a historic castle owned by a reality TV star is poised to open later this week.

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‘I thought it was all over, we’re so lucky’

‘I thought it was all over, we’re so lucky’

A garage owner says he feared he was about to lose his business after watching flames engulf the premises but has opened again in double-quick time.

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Funding pulled for police’s ‘immediate justice’ anti-yob blitz

Funding pulled for police’s ‘immediate justice’ anti-yob blitz

The new Labour government has axed cash destined to deal with antisocial behaviour in Kent.

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Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and long-standing councillor who has passed away.

Fast-food worker’s ‘explosion of violence’ after nightclub row

Fast-food worker’s ‘explosion of violence’ after nightclub row

A fast-food worker unleashed an “explosion of violence” after a nightclub spat bubbled over onto the streets.

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‘It’s not worth it’: Kent workers still counting cost of ULEZ expansion a year on

‘It’s not worth it’: Kent workers still counting cost of ULEZ expansion a year on

This week marks a year since the ULEZ was controversially expanded up to the Kent border but workers on the edge say they are still feeling the pinch.

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Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

Shopper ‘disgusted’ after finding ‘poo-like item’ in Sainsbury’s salad

A customer was left unable to eat for the rest of the day after she found a poo-like lump at the bottom of her supermarket salad.

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‘They've spent millions trying to fix it - but our estate still smells like rotten eggs!’

‘They've spent millions trying to fix it - but our estate still smells like rotten eggs!’

Furious residents say their estate still smells like “rotten eggs” - despite a water company spending £4.3 million upgrading a nearby sewage works.

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Mercedes crashes into lamppost

Mercedes crashes into lamppost

Emergency services were called after a dramatic crash that caused a suspected gas leak.

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‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

A large rescue effort was launched to reach a teenager and a little girl whose paddleboard was drifting into the sea.

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‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

Police are hunting for a man after a disturbance in a residential road.

Teen who pestered girl for sex Googled punishment for texting minor

Teen who pestered girl for sex Googled punishment for texting minor

A young man who made “persistent efforts” to meet a minor for sex when he was 19 has avoided being sent to prison.

‘Family of super fans helped fire me up for rousing Dreamland gig’

‘Family of super fans helped fire me up for rousing Dreamland gig’

We were at Dreamland as X Factor winner James Arthur took to the stage for a consummate display of songwriting and showmanship...

Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

A long-running row over the erection of “unauthorised” buildings in ancient Kent woodland will come to a head at a public planning hearing next week.

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Waterspout twister spotted off Kent coast

Waterspout twister spotted off Kent coast

A sailor has spotted a waterspout – a column of air above a body of water – off the Kent coast.

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Mercedes smashes into church wall

Mercedes smashes into church wall

A wall was destroyed after a driver reportedly lost control of their car near a Catholic church.

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Car seized after provisional driver caught at the wheel

Car seized after provisional driver caught at the wheel

Police have towed away a car in a residential street after officers discovered the driver did not have a driver’s license or insurance.

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Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

Bus company Nu Venture has warned people to keep an eye on their timetables as it makes changes to certain services.

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.

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Can Nigel Farage and the Reform UK ‘tribe’ affect election result in Kent?

Can Nigel Farage and the Reform UK ‘tribe’ affect election result in Kent?

Eleven years ago Ukip secured 17 seats on KCC and now, after a successful general election, Nigel Farage’s followers are hoping for similar gains.

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Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”.

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Final plans for nearly 200 homes at major ‘homes and link road’ project revealed

Final plans for nearly 200 homes at major ‘homes and link road’ project revealed

Details have been released of the third and final phase of a major project to deliver 840 new homes including a link road between two local routes.

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Shelving A249 works has turned road into a ‘dog’s dinner’

Shelving A249 works has turned road into a ‘dog’s dinner’

A council decision to shelve road works on A249 will merely push traffic congestion elsewhere, say critics.

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‘They can’t build a cafe here - it’s already full of cars!’

‘They can’t build a cafe here - it’s already full of cars!’

Divisive plans for a cafe next to a historic castle garden will spark "traffic chaos" in the area, opponents say.

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Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

Hundreds mourn death of inspirational sports coach

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of a respected sports coach who inspired generations of young people for more than 50 years.

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Joy for villagers as ‘diabolical’ bid for 170-home estate axed

Joy for villagers as ‘diabolical’ bid for 170-home estate axed

Controversial plans for 170 new homes on the edge of a village have been withdrawn, sparking joy among residents.

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Violent rapist jailed for 18 years

Violent rapist jailed for 18 years

A 33-year-old man who admitted several counts of rape, coercive behaviour and assault has been locked up.

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