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'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

Developers behind a new housing scheme have put the properties on the market ahead of their impending completion.

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27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

27,000 watch Rossi race at Brands Hatch for first time

More than 27,000 fans watched MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi race at Brands Hatch for the first time, with bosses hailing the event a great success.

Nature reserves are 'thriving wildlife sanctuaries' after £1.9m work

Nature reserves are 'thriving wildlife sanctuaries' after £1.9m work

Bosses are confident large-scale restoration work over the last year will "massively benefit" wildlife populations at three nature spots.

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Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

A cyclist in his late teens has died and police have made three arrests following an incident in the early hours.

'High-class' wine bar approved for village high street

'High-class' wine bar approved for village high street

Plans for a wine restaurant in a village already home to three pubs have been given the go-ahead.

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Cherry picker crashes through supermarket bridge

Cherry picker crashes through supermarket bridge

A cherry picker has fallen through and damaged a bridge at a supermarket while changing lights.

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MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

MP raises cannabis fight in Commons

A Kent MP has spoken in parliament about a mother's campaign to have access to NHS funded medical cannabis for her epileptic daughter.

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Pub feared lost forever reopens after three years of closure

Pub feared lost forever reopens after three years of closure

A pub that had been closed for three years has finally reopened – as its new landlords vow to establish it as a valued village boozer.

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Turkish restaurant and jazz bar opens next to station

Turkish restaurant and jazz bar opens next to station

A new Turkish restaurant in a former pub is opening today alongside a jazz bar and snack van.

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Man injured after being hit by train

Man injured after being hit by train

Air ambulance sent to railway station after man is seriously injured after being hit by a train.

Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

Seven boats stopped crossing the Channel

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the latest number of people who crossed the Channel to Dover in small boats.

Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

The heart-wrenching link between a Kent vicar and a German fighter ace killed in a Spitfire raid.

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Axe throwing and urban pétanque coming to town

Axe throwing and urban pétanque coming to town

A new activity complex will bring axe throwing, urban pétanque and "slap-up street food" to a Kent town.

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Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

A bible-clutching fraudster will have to repay £707 to a pensioner he scammed for £113,000.

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Getting in a flap over Kent's weird laws

Getting in a flap over Kent's weird laws

Did you know the Queen owns all the swans except for those in one Kent town, while she also lays claim to beached whales on our coastline?

Town 'legend' dies after falling down bar's stairs

Town 'legend' dies after falling down bar's stairs

A “funny and outrageous” dad died after falling down concrete stairs in a bar.

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Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

Asylum crossings resume after 11 day break

It is believed more than 200 people have arrived at Kent's coastline today after crossing the Channel in small boats.

War-time railway celebrates 95th anniversary in style

War-time railway celebrates 95th anniversary in style

A railway used in the Second World War will be holding a gala event to celebrate its 95th anniversary.

Woman arrested after 'hit and run' crash

Woman arrested after 'hit and run' crash

A motorcyclist is in a serious condition and a woman has been arrested following a suspected hit and run crash.

Centenarian reveals her secret to a long life

Centenarian reveals her secret to a long life

As Glad Field celebrates her 100th birthday with a message from the Queen, she has revealed her secret to a long life.

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Ravers take over airport as stars head to music festival

Ravers take over airport as stars head to music festival

Fans of drum and bass, house and garage partied at an all-day music festival taking over an airport across several stages featuring top acts and DJs.

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Police cordon off area near supermarket

Police cordon off area near supermarket

A police cordon has been put in place near a Tesco supermarket as officers stand guard around a suspected crime scene.

Life-saving safety training for riverside businesses

Life-saving safety training for riverside businesses

People working near a town centre river have taken part in a safety course so they can help anyone who gets into trouble in the water.

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Missing pensioner found after fears for safety

Missing pensioner found after fears for safety

A pensioner reported missing has been found safe and well by police after an investigation to help find him.

'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

With no houses available to rent for less than £1,000 a month in half of the county's towns, residents say they are being priced out.

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Parents hit out at school's uniform changes

Parents hit out at school's uniform changes

Kent's largest school has said it "can't please everyone" after frustrated parents hit out at its new uniform changes.

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Shock after opening king’s tomb

Shock after opening king’s tomb

Hundreds of years after his death, King Henry IV's final resting place in Kent was opened - to check he was actually in there!

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Sunday service moving to pub

Sunday service moving to pub

A congregation will have its Sunday service at a pub until their new home is ready.

The criminals who were jailed in April

The criminals who were jailed in April

Here's a list of the criminals including murderers, paedophiles and dangerous robbers, who were locked up in April.

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Watch: Rival fans fight on the pitch at Priestfield

Watch: Rival fans fight on the pitch at Priestfield

Fans clashed on the pitch at Priestfield at the end of Gillingham’s match against Rotherham United.

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