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Subway opening first branch in Kent town

Subway opening first branch in Kent town

News that Subway will open its first branch in a Kent town is expected to entice more big-name chains to set up shop nearby.

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Golfer swaps range for stove on MasterChef

Golfer swaps range for stove on MasterChef

A pro golfer will be swapping the driving range for the stoves of the MasterChef kitchen as he puts his culinary skills to the test.

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'We can't afford luxury of leadership fight' - Kent MP

'We can't afford luxury of leadership fight' - Kent MP

An MP has said the Tory party cannot afford the luxury of a leadership contest after the PM and Chancellor are fined for breaching lockdown rules.

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All things English celebrated at festival

All things English celebrated at festival

Donkey rides, tractor displays, Punch and Judy, George and the Dragon and a Queen look-alike will feature at a free family event.

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Man pulled from river drowned inquest hears

Man pulled from river drowned inquest hears

Attempts to resuscitate a man found floating in the River Medway were ineffective, an inquest has heard.

MP helps champion boxer build playground for Ukrainian orphans

MP helps champion boxer build playground for Ukrainian orphans

A Kent MP rolled up her sleeves to help champion boxer Amir Khan build a playground for Ukrainian orphans.

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Lone lamb found at death's door by roadside

Lone lamb found at death's door by roadside

Volunteers at a Kent animal sanctuary are working round the clock to save a lamb found alone, freezing and barely responsive by the roadside.

Big point-to-point meeting off due to lack of horses

Big point-to-point meeting off due to lack of horses

One of the biggest point-to-point events in the country has been cancelled due to a lack of horses.

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Man charged with carrying knife in street

Man charged with carrying knife in street

A man has been charged and will appear in court after nine police cars descended on a town road following reports someone was seen carrying a knife.

Road closures to last three months

Road closures to last three months

Work to instal a new gas mains for hundreds of homes is set to cause disruption for motorists with several roads shut for three months.

Hotel set to replace former Co-op

Hotel set to replace former Co-op

An 'international brand' hotel could be built on the site of a former town centre Co-op store which is being demolished.

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Tattoo parlour tragedy thought to be 'murder-suicide'

Tattoo parlour tragedy thought to be 'murder-suicide'

A man and woman who died following an incident at a tattoo shop yesterday have been named - but police say just one of the deaths is 'suspicious'.

Man and woman confirmed dead after tattoo shop incident

Man and woman confirmed dead after tattoo shop incident

Detectives have confirmed a 54-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman died following an incident at a tattoo shop yesterday.

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Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

The number of people claiming benefits fell again last month - but rising inflation will hit many household budgets hard.

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Police guard tattoo shop after double death

Police guard tattoo shop after double death

A tattoo parlour is covered with sheets and a police cordon is in place after two people died following an incident.

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Drunk dad ploughed through garage as police pursued

Drunk dad ploughed through garage as police pursued

A dad-of-two drunkenly sped at 50mph along residential streets before smashing into a garage and knocking it to the ground.

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Go-ahead for road paves way for nine years of construction

Go-ahead for road paves way for nine years of construction

Residents are bracing themselves for years of work on a sprawling 800-home estate that will transform one of the main routes into a Kent town.

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Head of necrophiliac inquiry 'hesitant' to join review

Head of necrophiliac inquiry 'hesitant' to join review

The man leading the inquiry into the crimes of a murderer and necrophiliac has said he was reluctant to take on the role.

'I'll have to sell 150,000 99s to get my money back...'

'I'll have to sell 150,000 99s to get my money back...'

He'll need to sell 150,000 99s to break even on his van, but cabbie Steve Hawkins is determined to make it in the ice cream business.

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'It's like being on a rollercoaster - popcorn was flying everywhere'

'It's like being on a rollercoaster - popcorn was flying everywhere'

As Kent's first 4DX cinema is finally open, our reporter went to see what a fully immersive film is really like and if it is worth the money.

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One floor, no flaws: Take a look at this stunning £1.25m bungalow

One floor, no flaws: Take a look at this stunning £1.25m bungalow

This four-bedroom home is in an idyllic countryside location and features floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Ring road cordoned off as armed police swoop on city centre

Ring road cordoned off as armed police swoop on city centre

A city centre road has been closed and armed officers called to the scene, after an incident in which two people were injured.

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Digger in race against tide to clear rubbish

Digger in race against tide to clear rubbish

Digger drivers were quickly on the scene to clear fly-tipping from the banks of the Medway before the tide came in.

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GP surgery rated 'inadequate'

GP surgery rated 'inadequate'

A doctors surgery has been put into special measures after inspectors found staff 'had not received training in basic life support'.

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New paddleboarding school opens on beach

New paddleboarding school opens on beach

A new concession has opened offering beachgoers the chance to enjoy a guided sunset paddleboarding session followed by a pint at a local pub.

Former school land could be sold for £1m+

Former school land could be sold for £1m+

A former school building and land could be sold for more than £1 million as Kent County Council looks to boost its coffers.

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P&O ship to be inspected for safety

P&O ship to be inspected for safety

The coastguard has confirmed it is carrying out a safety inspection on one of P&O's suspended ships.

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Man 'threw corrosive substance' after kebab shop fight

Man 'threw corrosive substance' after kebab shop fight

A man has been charged after reportedly throwing corrosive liquids after a fight which started in a kebab shop.

Manston on standby for Easter traffic chaos

Manston on standby for Easter traffic chaos

The runway at Manston is available to ease the traffic chaos in Kent, the owners of the site have confirmed.

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Two men in court after dad-to-be killed in car park

Two men in court after dad-to-be killed in car park

Two men in their 20s have appeared in court after being charged with murder after a dad-to-be was stabbed in the stomach.

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