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'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

Harry Potter legend Michael Gambon sparked huge excitement as he dropped in for a cup of tea and chatted to staff at a Kent pub.

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The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

The glory days of Kent's piers and what they look like now

We take you through the tales of death, visiting presidents, financial strife and destruction that litter the histories of the county's piers.

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Is this the strangest ever pub request?

Is this the strangest ever pub request?

How a band review ended with one of the weirdest requests ever - and a dose of Covid.

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Residents' fears as tests uncover 'harmful' pollution

Residents' fears as tests uncover 'harmful' pollution

Campaigners are calling for increased testing after finding “deeply concerning” levels of bacteria in the sea.

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The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

Infections are on the rise again across the county - but do we need to worry?

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Bid to expand historic hotel and secure four-star status

Bid to expand historic hotel and secure four-star status

The owners of a historic hotel want to carry out a major expansion, adding 21 new rooms, to attract "higher value" tourism.

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'I've had to sell my car after M&S fall'

'I've had to sell my car after M&S fall'

A mum injured when she slipped over at an M&S says she now relies on strong medication daily and is still waiting to be compensated nine months on.

'Madman' driver smashed into cars with children inside

'Madman' driver smashed into cars with children inside

A driver who smashed into cars with children inside and was found with an imitation pistol has avoided jail.

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'They made my life hell because I'm transgender'

'They made my life hell because I'm transgender'

A transgender man has bravely told of the bigotry and attacks he endured as he battled to finally "become happy with who I am".

'We're serving Ukranian beer to support the little guy'

'We're serving Ukranian beer to support the little guy'

A European bar owner says that Ukrainian beers are flying off the shelf as punters search for alternatives to Russian alcohol.

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Kent batter Crawley hits century in West Indies

Kent batter Crawley hits century in West Indies

Kent batter Zak Crawley has hit his second century for England during the first Test against West Indies.

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Ambulance service moves to highest alert level

Ambulance service moves to highest alert level

Kent's ambulance service has moved to its highest level, indicating 'extreme pressure'.

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Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

Lorry driver caught trying to smuggle £5 million of cocaine into the UK

A lorry driver who hid 63 kilos of cocaine in a legitimate load of electronics has been jailed following a National Crime Agency investigation.

Man walking on A2 near Bluewater detained

Man walking on A2 near Bluewater detained

A man seen walking along the busy dual carriageway has been detained after it emerged he was suspected of entering the UK illegally.

'Boris, please, show some humanity'

'Boris, please, show some humanity'

A Holocaust survivor has made a speech to ask the PM to allow Ukranian refugees into UK which was projected onto White Cliffs of Dover.

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Delays after two crashes on M20

Delays after two crashes on M20

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic delays on the M20 with traffic stopped.

MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

MPs baffled by response to refugee crisis

Our political editor Paul Francis looks at the grilling one Kent MP gave the Home Secretary over the government's response to refugee crisis.

Sheppey witch accepts apology from Nicola Sturgeon

Sheppey witch accepts apology from Nicola Sturgeon

Sheppey witch Charlotte Clark accepts Nicola Sturgeon's apology for the 1563 Witchcraft Act but says it's been 'a long time coming'.

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Nuisance beggar banned from streets

Nuisance beggar banned from streets

A prolific beggar who had been causing a nuisance to shoppers and businesses in a town centre has been banned from loitering in the streets.

Van seized after clothes 'stolen from charity bins'

Van seized after clothes 'stolen from charity bins'

Police have seized a van full of clothes they believe were stolen from charity bins.

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Comic David Baddiel has taken a pot-shot at Putin in one of his latest tweets and has dragged Kent commuter town into the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

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Explosions heard as 10 crews tackle huge industrial fire

Explosions heard as 10 crews tackle huge industrial fire

Firefighters are tackling a large fire at an industrial unit with crews from 10 engines and a height vehicle battling the flames.

CCTV issued following bank card theft

CCTV issued following bank card theft

Police have put out an image of a man they wish to speak to following the taking of a bank card.

Landmark building delayed in setback to major project

Landmark building delayed in setback to major project

The centrepiece of a new innovation park has been delayed amid confusion on how many firms have signed up for the scheme.

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Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

Where to spot Flying Scotsman as it steams through Kent

World famous steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman will be touring through Kent for a special one-day trip.

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Man seriously injured in tobacco robbery

Man seriously injured in tobacco robbery

A man was seriously injured in a robbery which saw a gang root through his pockets and steal tobacco.

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Stern warning for UK veterans wanting to fight in Ukraine

Stern warning for UK veterans wanting to fight in Ukraine

Military charities are being asked to dissuade veterans from leaving the UK for Ukraine, with a warning that those ignoring advice could face action.

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Secondary school shuts due to contaminated water supply

Secondary school shuts due to contaminated water supply

Hundreds of pupils have been sent home from school because of a contaminated water supply.

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More than 100 charges after Insulate Britain M25 sit ins

More than 100 charges after Insulate Britain M25 sit ins

A total of 74 Insulate Britain protestors are to appear in court following last autumn's sit ins on the M25 and at Dover.

Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

A mass brawl, fights, attacks, underage clubbers and allegations of doormen hitting customers could spell doom for a Kent nightclub.

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