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Pride of Kent resumes services across Channel

Pride of Kent resumes services across Channel

A second P&O ship has resumed services between Kent and Calais, after initially failing three safety inspections.

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Kent's richest people including family worth £9bn

Kent's richest people including family worth £9bn

The Rausing family have been named as the 15th richest in the UK with an inherited fortune of £9.49bn.

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5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

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Sugababes announced as headliners for Pride Festival

Sugababes announced as headliners for Pride Festival

The Sugababes’ original trio will be bringing all their biggest pop hits to the pride celebrations this summer.

Childcare industry backs bereaved parents' campaign

Childcare industry backs bereaved parents' campaign

A survey of nurseries and pre-schools has shown overwhelming opposition to the plans to relax childcare rules which a couple are fighting.

Drug dealer stopped in his tracks at train station

Drug dealer stopped in his tracks at train station

A suspected drug dealer was caught by a sniffer dog the moment he stepped off a train.

Huge diversion returns for latest M2 weekend closure

Huge diversion returns for latest M2 weekend closure

A mammoth diversion is in operation today for this weekend's latest M2 closure... with drivers again being sent through Operation Brock on the M20.

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Businessman guilty of massive tax fraud

Businessman guilty of massive tax fraud

The former owner of an Edwardian seafront hotel has been found guilty of cheating almost half a million pounds in tax.

Kent town tops list of best places to live by the sea

Kent town tops list of best places to live by the sea

A coastal town described as "pretty perfect" for families has been ranked at number one on a list of the UK's best "affordable" seaside locations.

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Scentsational: The pub with no ale, but wow what a smell

Scentsational: The pub with no ale, but wow what a smell

Secret Drinker visits a swanky local with the sweetest smelling punters and boutique hotel rooms.

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Medway loses out in city bid... again

Medway loses out in city bid... again

A council leader has reacted to the Towns losing out on city status for a fourth time and revealed the bid only cost £320.

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Former department store to be demolished

Former department store to be demolished

The Victorian portion of a town's former Debenhams will have to be torn down to make way for a new medical centre.

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Artist aims to draw every inch of capital

Artist aims to draw every inch of capital

An artist has embarked on a life long challenge to draw London to preserve memories for future generations but admits he needs to step up his speed.

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Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

Dad donor saved three-year-old daughter

The dad of a three-year-old girl who had a matter of hours to live after contracting hepatitis, gave part of his liver to her to save her life.

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Uncover the secrets of Kent’s rebel poet

Uncover the secrets of Kent’s rebel poet

The incredible life of wartime poet Siegfried Sassoon is being explored in one of this summer's biggest movies

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'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

'We've got 'ASBO' warnings for erecting bamboo to keep kids safe'

Council tenants have been told to remove bamboo screens used to shield gardens and kids from the view of nosey bus users or face court action.

Why your fish and chip shop is in danger

Why your fish and chip shop is in danger

Fish and chip shops in Kent are being battered by rising costs fuelling an 'inevitable' rise in the cost of your meal and leaving some facing closure.

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Catalogue of failures uncovered at hospital

Catalogue of failures uncovered at hospital

A failing hospital could be shut down if it does not make urgent improvements after inspectors found patients living in dilapidated and dirty wards.

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Man with slashed face sees town centre cordoned off

Man with slashed face sees town centre cordoned off

A man seen with slash wounds across his face saw police cordon off part of a town centre.

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Traffic hell as cars stuck in nine-mile queues on M25

Traffic hell as cars stuck in nine-mile queues on M25

Motorists are being held in queues stretching for nine miles after a lorry broke down on one of Kent's busiest motorways.

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Couch me if you can! Sofa-laden driver pulled over on M20

Couch me if you can! Sofa-laden driver pulled over on M20

A sofa-laden people carrier driver was pulled over after speeding down the M20 at 65mph.

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Police launch probe after man shoved to ground and injured

Police launch probe after man shoved to ground and injured

A search has been launched after a man suffered injuries to his face and leg when he was pushed to the ground.

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Couple find 660-year-old coins worth thousands

Couple find 660-year-old coins worth thousands

A detectorist couple dug up medieval gold coins worth up to £15,000.

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Japanese knotweed threatening thousands of unbuilt homes

Japanese knotweed threatening thousands of unbuilt homes

Sightings of the invasive plant,close to a proposed major development site, have raised questions about plans for new homes.

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Cries of 'farce' after controversial port berth vote

Cries of 'farce' after controversial port berth vote

There were cries of "farce" from the public as a controversial scheme to replace a port berth was approved.

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Echo the dog stars in Netflix's Heartstopper

Echo the dog stars in Netflix's Heartstopper

A five-year-old dog has his own fan club after landing his first big acting role in a hit Netflix series.

Newlyweds left in tears after TUI honeymoon cancellation

Newlyweds left in tears after TUI honeymoon cancellation

A couple have claimed they are missing out on their £2,700 honeymoon to Mauritius after TUI cancelled a week before they were due to fly out.

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Cannabis farm found following house fire

Cannabis farm found following house fire

A cannabis farm with more than £50,000 worth of plants was discovered following a house fire.

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The 10 best TikTok hacks for saving money in the supermarket

The 10 best TikTok hacks for saving money in the supermarket

From not shopping at eye level to the best time for reduced items -TikTok is helping a new generation to be savvy but how many tips do you use?

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Pier collapses into River Medway

Pier collapses into River Medway

Part of a historic pier collapsed into the River Medway during high tide this morning.

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