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Time for a spot of gardening?

Time for a spot of gardening?

A van, a car and a caravan have all been engulfed by greenery in an overgrown garden.

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Dedication ceremony for new war memorial wall

Dedication ceremony for new war memorial wall

A 12-year project culminates this weekend with the dedication of a new 10m long memory wall to complement a seaside town's existing war memorial.

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Kent stroke victims waiting 39 minutes for ambulance

Kent stroke victims waiting 39 minutes for ambulance

Patients calling 999 after suffering serious conditions such as strokes are waiting 39 minutes on average for an ambulance - against a target of 18.

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The best pubs to sup an English pint on St George's Day

The best pubs to sup an English pint on St George's Day

Where to raise a glass to our patron saint plus check out Secret Drinker's hidden gem recommendation.

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‘They looked at me in shock and horror... like I’d never walk again’

‘They looked at me in shock and horror... like I’d never walk again’

A woman who broke her arm, shoulder, leg and every rib in a horrific crash is now proving the doubters wrong in the most monumental fashion.

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Woman bitten in terrifying dog attack

Woman bitten in terrifying dog attack

A woman was "absolutely shocked" when a dog sunk its teeth into her lower leg when she stopped to take a phone call.

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P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

P&O ferry to set sail after month in port

The first Dover-based P&O ferry has been cleared to sail after more than a month out of action following the mass sacking of 800 staff.

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Key town road to shut for SIX weeks

Key town road to shut for SIX weeks

A key road is to close for up to six weeks from Monday so a collapsed sewer can be repaired.

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Partygate vote a damp squib while Brock 'works to a point'

Partygate vote a damp squib while Brock 'works to a point'

Our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the week in politics.

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Man jailed after hitting ex's skull in sick game

Man jailed after hitting ex's skull in sick game

A “controlling” partner who repeatedly punched a soft spot on his victim’s skull in attacks he named “break the coconut” has been jailed.

Fire at Wilko being treated a suspicious

Fire at Wilko being treated a suspicious

A blaze which broke out at a Wilko store and closed a high street is being treated as suspicious.

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Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

Huge 'at risk' church gets roof lifeline

A huge Grade I Listed church considered at risk has been awarded more than £500,000 to help fix its damaged roof.

Jaguar Sofia dies aged 20

Jaguar Sofia dies aged 20

A 'fiercely intelligent' jaguar who loved lounging in the sun at a cat sanctuary has passed away aged 20.

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Stolen Land Rover drives onto police car

Stolen Land Rover drives onto police car

Police officers had to scramble to safety after a stolen Land Rover rammed into their patrol car and drove onto the bonnet.

Electrician with dementia killed wife and claimed she was Devil

Electrician with dementia killed wife and claimed she was Devil

A 58-year-old man is expected to be locked up in a secure mental unit after a jury ruled he killed his wife - who he claimed was 'Lucifer'.

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Mystery lights prompt UFO speculation - but was it Elon Musk?

Mystery lights prompt UFO speculation - but was it Elon Musk?

Witnesses describe seeing a cloud-like object and a light moving silently through the dusky skies in unison.

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Staff 'devastated' as disabled tiger put to sleep

Staff 'devastated' as disabled tiger put to sleep

A popular tiger born with a disability - 'forever remembered as the cat that could' - has been put down at an animal park at the age of 10.

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Will England ban parents smacking their children?

Will England ban parents smacking their children?

The Children's Commissioner has backed a ban on smacking in England but why is the law different here and is it likely to change?

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'It's not every day you get to host Gordon Ramsay'

'It's not every day you get to host Gordon Ramsay'

The boss of a gin distillery has lifted the lid on a visit by fiery chef Gordon Ramsay.

£200k cannabis farm found

£200k cannabis farm found

A total of 180 cannabis plants have been taken away by police after they carried out a raid on a property.

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Santander to cut opening hours for Kent branches

Santander to cut opening hours for Kent branches

The national chain is set to reduce its opening hours in branches across the county.

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Controversy after police remove benches and bushes

Controversy after police remove benches and bushes

Police have sparked a furious debate after removing benches and bushes to 'curb antisocial behaviour'

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Co-op to ditch use by dates on some products

Co-op to ditch use by dates on some products

Co-op has become the second food retailer to scrap use by dates on some dairy items it sells in favour of best before dates.

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Western-themed pub closes after 20 years

Western-themed pub closes after 20 years

A much-loved saloon bar has closed its doors for the final time due to rising industry costs amplified by the pandemic.

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Reinspection of second P&O ship

Reinspection of second P&O ship

A second Dover vessel run by P&O Ferries is being rechecked after previously failing safety examinations.

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Church vandal dad says 'we're not scum'

Church vandal dad says 'we're not scum'

The father of a boy caught on camera with his mates damaging 12th century church windows has spoken of his shock.

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Family’s plea for help ahead of baby's skull surgery

Family’s plea for help ahead of baby's skull surgery

The family of a three-month-old baby born with a birth defect is raising money to help fund travel costs as she undergoes skull surgery.

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Huge bike factory won't open for another 5 years

Huge bike factory won't open for another 5 years

Plans for a multi-million pound bike factory could be submitted before the end of April with the last phases of the project set to go beyond 2027.

New Netflix show filmed in Kent town

New Netflix show filmed in Kent town

A Netflix series that was filmed in Kent about an openly gay teenage boy and his coming-of-age romance has been released today.

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'RingGo parking is ageist - many don't know what an app is!'

'RingGo parking is ageist - many don't know what an app is!'

Frustrated pensioners say a council's rollout of a pay-by-phone service at some district car parks is discriminatory to the elderly.

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