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Family-run café forced to shut as council rival opens

Family-run café forced to shut as council rival opens

The owners of a family-run cafe have announced it will close after a council chose to build its own at a country park.

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'Give residents a high street parking discount'

'Give residents a high street parking discount'

A Kent high street would be given a much-needed boost if residents were offered a 20% discount on parking, say councillors.

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HGV driver led police on booze-fuelled chase after Euros

HGV driver led police on booze-fuelled chase after Euros

A lorry driver who watched England smash Germany in the Euros, celebrated by leading police on a booze-fuelled police chase.

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Strictly legend waltzes onto the stage

Strictly legend waltzes onto the stage

Join the king of the ballroom as he spills his showbiz secrets in An Audience with Anton Du Beke.

Kent beaches given Blue Flag and Seaside Award

Kent beaches given Blue Flag and Seaside Award

More than 10 beaches in Kent have been recognised for their cleanliness and facilities offered to visitors.

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Armed police storm street

Armed police storm street

Several police cars, armed officers and a helicopter have been called to a residential street.

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Coastguard called to 'suspicious hissing object'

Coastguard called to 'suspicious hissing object'

The discovery of a 'suspicious object' making a hissing sound on the beach prompted a large response from emergency services including the coastguard.

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More acts confirmed for Castle Concerts

More acts confirmed for Castle Concerts

Additional performers have been confirmed for an upcoming four-day music festival taking place in the grounds of a castle.

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Three arrests after park drug use clampdown

Three arrests after park drug use clampdown

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences and a hammer seized after a dispersal order was issued covering a park.

Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

Historic 'ASBO row' fountain is renovated

A once run-down fountain at the centre of a row over an unauthorised paint job has now been renovated ahead of a centenary celebration.

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Replacing port berth could now cost council £2.3m

Replacing port berth could now cost council £2.3m

Controversial plans to replace a berth at a Kent port - which could cost more than £2 million - will be considered next week.

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'Beautiful' funeral held for three-car crash victim

'Beautiful' funeral held for three-car crash victim

More than 250 people turned up to pay their respects for a 'kind and happy' woman who died in a tragic car crash.

Work to stop repeated flooding starts next month

Work to stop repeated flooding starts next month

A plan to prevent homes repeatedly flooding will be put into action next month.

Music shop shuts after 19 years

Music shop shuts after 19 years

The pandemic and business uncertainty has proved the swansong for a town's music store.

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Mum's tribute to son, 19, after crash

Mum's tribute to son, 19, after crash

The devastated mother of a teenage cyclist killed in a car crash has paid tribute to her 'funny, loving, beautiful boy'.

Sport and music-loving youngsters wanted for new award

Sport and music-loving youngsters wanted for new award

Youngsters, tackling a sport or hobby regardless of illness or disability, are being sought for a new Children's Award.

Home Bargains superstore set to open in former Aldi

Home Bargains superstore set to open in former Aldi

Discount chain Home Bargains is set to double its presence in a Kent district as it takes up residence in a former Aldi supermarket.

Pathologist: 'PCSO's injuries the worst I've seen'

Pathologist: 'PCSO's injuries the worst I've seen'

A pathologist has told a murder trial the head injuries suffered by PCSO Julia James were 'the worst I've seen' and 'completely unsurvivable'.

First look around revamped Aldi

First look around revamped Aldi

A discount supermarket has reopened its doors to customers after closing for nearly two weeks to carry out a major refurbishment project.

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Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

Every product supermarkets are removing from shelves due to salmonella

M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose are among the stores joining Aldi in recalling items over salmonella fears and here's the full list of foods to avoid.

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CCTV released following arson in high street store

CCTV released following arson in high street store

Officers are investigating an arson after an item was set alight inside a shop.

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P&O ferry's rescue boats didn't work

P&O ferry's rescue boats didn't work

A record number of deficiencies were discovered on P&O Ferries' Pride of Kent during safety inspections.

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Field set for protection could get 250 homes instead

Field set for protection could get 250 homes instead

A council leader has warned that nothing can stop housing development on a treasured green space after a 'dreadful decision' by planning inspectors.

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What to do if you find a baby bird on ground

What to do if you find a baby bird on ground

The RSPB has issued advice on what to do if you find a baby bird as it prepares for an increase in calls during the breeding season.

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Goodyear blimp back again

Goodyear blimp back again

An iconic airship has been spotted in the skies above Kent this morning.

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A day in the life of an 'angel'

A day in the life of an 'angel'

To mark International Nurses' Day, our reporter visited one of the county's biggest hospitals to spend time on a busy ward.

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Fight to get brave girl, 3, to Panama for treatment

Fight to get brave girl, 3, to Panama for treatment

A family is hoping to raise £20,000 so a little girl with severe brain damage can receive stem cell therapy in Central America.

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Homeless man's van torched after freak boot fair accident

Homeless man's van torched after freak boot fair accident

Callous 'scumbags' have stolen and torched a van belonging to a veteran campaigner for the homeless while he was in hospital.

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Inside the former bank set to become a pub

Inside the former bank set to become a pub

The owners of a successful pub plan to take over an empty bank to open a second much bigger premises.

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'I tried to eat a 20-inch pizza and was left sweating and groaning'

'I tried to eat a 20-inch pizza and was left sweating and groaning'

Despite a restaurant owner's warnings, our reporter was determined to try this gut-busting eating challenge.

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