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End of era as sign removed from police HQ

End of era as sign removed from police HQ

Kent Police is preparing to close its former County Town headquarters, its home for the past 80 years.

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Hotel bounces back from one-star food hygiene rating

Hotel bounces back from one-star food hygiene rating

A hotel which was given a poor food hygiene rating has made an impressive turnaround to claim a full five stars.

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'The photographer got quite an eyeful'

'The photographer got quite an eyeful'

The cast of a theatre show promoted by a knitted doll with no clothes on that's been touring Kent have bared all for a nude calendar.

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'I feel like I'm going to war when I go into hospital'

'I feel like I'm going to war when I go into hospital'

A mum-of-three claims her pleas for help during pregnancy were ignored by healthcare staff due to the colour of her skin.

Kent gin spotted at Downing Street lockdown party

Kent gin spotted at Downing Street lockdown party

The director of Copper Rivet Distillery says Dockyard Gin was on the table at a controversial gathering attended by Boris Johnson.

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Man let others illegally burn waste on land

Man let others illegally burn waste on land

A man has been convicted of letting other people dump and burn waste on his land.

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Spandau Ballet star coming to Kent

Spandau Ballet star coming to Kent

Martin Kemp will swap his bass for the decks to host an 80s DJ set at a Kent nightclub.

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Hornby back on track with funding boost

Hornby back on track with funding boost

One of the world's most iconic toy firms has secured a funding boost as it looks to continue its remarkable turnaround.

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Killer PC Couzens denies McDonald's exposure charges

Killer PC Couzens denies McDonald's exposure charges

Sarah Everard's murderer Wayne Couzens has denied allegations he exposed himself at a McDonald's drive-thru in Kent.

Body found near lake

Body found near lake

The body of a man was found by a dog walker near a lake.

Entire wine-making company up for sale

Entire wine-making company up for sale

A rare chance to buy an award-winning winery, vineyard and production facilities is up for grabs.

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Kent MP says PM must quit

Kent MP says PM must quit

A picture of the Prime Minister toasting at a lockdown-busting leaving do should result in his resignation, says one Kent MP.

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Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

Rare orchids 'almost certainly doomed' after 'dim' heist

A significant number of late spider orchids have been stolen from Kent while a different species was stolen from east Sussex two days later.

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Trio cut off by 'incredibly dangerous' rising tide

Trio cut off by 'incredibly dangerous' rising tide

The RNLI and coastguard rescued three people from 'immediate danger' after they were cut off by the rising tide.

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How the cost of living crisis could stop the casual pint

How the cost of living crisis could stop the casual pint

With the cost-of-living crisis showing no sign of slowing, will the hospitality industry in Kent face another battering?

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Man punched in head in parking row

Man punched in head in parking row

A raging takeaway delivery driver who unleashed such fury his victim suffered a bleed on the brain has avoided jail.

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Police chief vows to clamp down on 'lawless' town

Police chief vows to clamp down on 'lawless' town

A police chief insists action is being taken to stamp out the violence and late-night disorder that has seen a town branded "lawless".

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The £4m home with underground swimming pool and steam room

The £4m home with underground swimming pool and steam room

This seven-bedroom country home has many impressive features - including one hidden below its surface.

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Will Crossrail ever come to Kent?

Will Crossrail ever come to Kent?

As Elizabeth Line services finally launch after years of delays and added costs we look at the prospects of Kent getting its first station on the map.

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First look at spectacular Earth installation

First look at spectacular Earth installation

A stunning seven-metre wide art installation has arrived in the county.

Footage shows fire crews tackling pub blaze

Footage shows fire crews tackling pub blaze

The devastating sight of an historic pub engulfed in flames was caught on camera, while villagers have vowed to support the venue.

Man tries to swim to Southend in his underpants

Man tries to swim to Southend in his underpants

A man who tried to swim to Southend in his underpants was just one call-out on a busy weekend for the RNLI.

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Trio jailed over county lines drug dealing

Trio jailed over county lines drug dealing

Three man have been jailed for their role in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin following searches carried out on two properties.

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Breaking Bad-inspired murderer appeals life sentence

Breaking Bad-inspired murderer appeals life sentence

A killer who dumped his victim's body in a wheelie bin filled with acid is appealing his sentence and conviction.

Fears injured dog was thrown from moving car

Fears injured dog was thrown from moving car

A rescued cocker spaniel unable to walk with injuries to its legs and spine is thought to have been 'left to suffer'.

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Mum named as victim of horror crash

Mum named as victim of horror crash

A young mum has been named locally as the victim of a fatal car crash that has also left a little boy in hospital.

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Roundabout work to stop after two weeks

Roundabout work to stop after two weeks

Work to remove a roundabout is set to temporarily stop just two weeks after it started.

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Businesses welcome first customers at new harbour complex

Businesses welcome first customers at new harbour complex

A new complex in a harbour had a "soft launch" today as the majority of businesses opened for the first time.

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Deer captured on doorbell camera in town

Deer captured on doorbell camera in town

An animal charity has been contacted after a deer was spotted darting across busy roads in a residential area.

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Self-driving buses and delivery vans could be on UK roads by 2025

Self-driving buses and delivery vans could be on UK roads by 2025

Ministers say self-driving delivery vans and buses could be on our streets by 2025 and firms are being offered cash to get projects started.

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