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Hopes 'perfectly healthy high street trees' could be saved from axe

Hopes 'perfectly healthy high street trees' could be saved from axe

There is hope a controversial tree-felling plan for a Kent high street could be axed during the next stages of the planning process.

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The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

The bowel cancer signs to know as Deborah James receives Damehood

As cancer patient and campaigner Deborah James says she's stopping active treatment, what are the signs of bowel cancer to look out for?

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Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

A mammoth diversion is to be in place for this weekend's full M2 closure... with drivers being sent through Operation Brock on the M20.

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Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco becomes latest supermarket to pull chicken from shelves

Tesco is recalling cooked chicken products over salmonella fears, joining Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury's in asking customers to return items.

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Boy hit by car on busy road

Boy hit by car on busy road

A boy was treated by paramedics after being hit by a car during rush hour.

Police take action to stop boy racers

Police take action to stop boy racers

Dispersal zones have been set up across several towns to stop a planned car meet this weekend.

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Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Strong warning for asthma and hay fever sufferers as pollen levels rise

Pollen levels are expected to be high this weekend as temperatures rise, prompting a warning for sufferers, while a shortage of medicines continues.

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'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

'Rural delight' crowned Kent's top restaurant

The winners of a leading food and drink awards in the county were revealed last night - highlighting the county's cream of the crop.

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'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

'Killer said Julia deserved to die'

A court has heard how a 22-year-old on trial for murder told custody staff he would return to a woods 'to rape and kill women' if released.

Cold shoulders and stony glares in a real locals' local

Cold shoulders and stony glares in a real locals' local

Secret Drinker gets the silent treatment in one of Kent 's most remote pubs

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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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