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Rodent-infested flat like 'living in the Victorian age'

Rodent-infested flat like 'living in the Victorian age'

A council tenant has spoken of the pest infestation and 'disgusting conditions' inside his flat which he says is 'overrun with dead mice'.

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Secret Drinker's hunt for a good pub in Whitstable

Secret Drinker's hunt for a good pub in Whitstable

Secret Drinker squeezes into lycra for a seaside saunter and meets an all-hands-on-deck hero.

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French food festival coming to Kent over bank holiday

French food festival coming to Kent over bank holiday

A food fair celebrating Normandy cuisine - from cheese and cider to brioche and crepes - is coming to a popular park this Early May Bank Holiday.

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Families of 'Grindr killer' victims sceptical of police reforms

Families of 'Grindr killer' victims sceptical of police reforms

Families of serial killer Stephen Port's victims - who included a 21-year-old from Kent - say they are sceptical about proposed policing reforms.

£100k found sewn into handbags at Channel Tunnel

£100k found sewn into handbags at Channel Tunnel

A man and two women have been arrested after trying to leave the country in a car stashed with tens of thousands of pounds.

Plans for empty drinks factory approved

Plans for empty drinks factory approved

A drinks factory left empty for nine years is set to be transformed into 30 industrial units.

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Bucks Fizz's Cheryl opens charity shop

Bucks Fizz's Cheryl opens charity shop

A well-known Kent singer has helped the hospice she is vice-president of open a new charity shop on a High Street.

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Kent MP joint-second favourite to replace PM

Kent MP joint-second favourite to replace PM

A Kent MP now stands as the joint-second favourite to replace Boris Johnson amid the PartyGate fallout.

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Award-winning restaurant set to shut down

Award-winning restaurant set to shut down

An award-winning restaurant is set to close down amid Covid pressures and staff shortages.

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St George's oganiser faces racist abuse on social media

St George's oganiser faces racist abuse on social media

The producer of two huge Saint George's Day events says he has had to delete and block racist trolls online after announcing the festivities.

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Man charged with stealing £144 of creme eggs

Man charged with stealing £144 of creme eggs

A man is due to face trial, charged with stealing £144 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs, £54 of coffee and £200 of meat.

Queen gets her own Barbie doll for Platinum Jubilee

Queen gets her own Barbie doll for Platinum Jubilee

The Queen has been given her very own Barbie doll, complete with ivory gown, tiara and Buckingham Palace box, to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee.

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Murder plot husband jailed for 'horrific' nail bar attack on ex-wife

Murder plot husband jailed for 'horrific' nail bar attack on ex-wife

A man who brutally attacked his ex-wife in a failed attempt to kill her has been jailed for more than 30 years.

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New brewery's beer get toast of approval

New brewery's beer get toast of approval

A group of entrepreneurs who are opening a brewery and tap room in the heart of the countryside are already toasting their first success.

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Concerns over 'unsanitary and inhumane' conditions at traveller site

Concerns over 'unsanitary and inhumane' conditions at traveller site

Worried councillors say Portaloos are being left unemptied for weeks and people are falling ill with diarrhoea at a traveller site.

Warning for homes waiting for their £150 council tax rebate

Warning for homes waiting for their £150 council tax rebate

As councils begin giving tax payers their £150 rebate to help with the cost of living, there's a warning for those waiting for their money.

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Woman in her 60s 'left for dead' after attack

Woman in her 60s 'left for dead' after attack

A woman in her 60s is in hospital with serious head injuries after being found by a member of the public.

Four arrested after 'baseball bat' dispute

Four arrested after 'baseball bat' dispute

An appeal has been launched after a BMW was allegedly hit with a baseball bat and another car collided with a taxi.

Rescue effort for 'wheely' stuck fox

Rescue effort for 'wheely' stuck fox

A fox cub was rescued after getting its head stuck in a wheel in a shed for several days.

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The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week and here's how to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week and here's how to see it

The skies above Kent could be a sea of shooting stars this week when the Lyrid meteor shower peaks and here's when you can see it.

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Ex-soldier defies council order to take down flagpole

Ex-soldier defies council order to take down flagpole

A council has ordered a former soldier to take down a flagpole bearing the Union and Ukrainian flags amid health and safety fears.

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Op Brock contraflow to stay until next month

Op Brock contraflow to stay until next month

The Operation Brock contraflow on the M20 will stay until at least after the May Day bank holiday.

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Georgian-style bistro approved for town centre

Georgian-style bistro approved for town centre

A Georgian-style cafe and wine bar has been approved despite concerns over the number of restaurants already in a town centre.

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The day a Kent village became the wild west

The day a Kent village became the wild west

A look at the bloody Battle of Goudhurst, when threatened villagers took on the Hawkhurst Gang of smugglers - and won!

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Did the chicken wings live up to their 'clucking cushty' promise?

Did the chicken wings live up to their 'clucking cushty' promise?

We review the ninth takeaway in a tiny shopping strip offering 'clucking cushty' chicken wings and shakes.

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Doorman fears city knife crime ‘worse than ever’

Doorman fears city knife crime ‘worse than ever’

A doorman has revealed his staff seized a 15-inch knife and are dealing with a startling rise in the number of incidents involving a blade.

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Gran's arson was Facebook revenge

Gran's arson was Facebook revenge

A fire-starting gran bent on revenge over a Facebook post tried burning down her rival’s home while children were inside.

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How will our high streets look in 2042?

How will our high streets look in 2042?

Our high streets are undergoing a transition to, hopefully, a revitalised future. But just what, exactly, can we expect?

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New start for scenic pub as couple take over

New start for scenic pub as couple take over

A popular village pub with stunning river views is welcoming back customers after it was taken over following the death of its previous licensee.

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'One last push' to save café

'One last push' to save café

A family-run cafe has started a second petition begging for permission to stay put once a council-backed rival opens up.

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