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End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

End of era as bus company shuts after 50 years

A family-run bus company known for its two-tone blue livery has closed after almost 50 years following the retirement of its directors.

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Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

Motorists stung by ‘incredibly harsh’ speeding fines vow to fight on

A controversial speed limit change which saw thousands of motorists slapped with fines despite claims of inadequate signage is set to be axed.

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‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

‘Neighbour’s extension is so big it blocks the sun’

Neighbours are engaged in a year-long dispute to reduce the height of a bungalow extension described as looking like “a prison wall”.

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’

A mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft.

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We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

We went to UK's most photographed beach to see if Instagram matches reality

Golden sands, crystal clear water and the perfect pint make this Kent beach a must-visit - but it has one major problem.

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Prankster sneaks into Olympics closing ceremony posing as Team GB athlete

Prankster sneaks into Olympics closing ceremony posing as Team GB athlete

A joker known for a Match of the Day sex noise stunt sneaked into the Olympics and snapped a selfie with the French President.

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Rail services stopped after person hit by train

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

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Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach

Serious crash involving lorry and biker on busy route to popular beach

A busy route to a popular beach is closed after a serious crash.

Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

Litterbugs cough up £7k in latest crackdown on cigarette butt dropping

Smokers have had to stump up nearly £7,000 between them after being caught dropping cigarette butts.

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‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

‘We are confident punters will be pleased’: Wetherspoons pub to reopen after £190k refit

Bosses of a popular town centre pub are preparing to welcome back customers after shutting to undergo a revamp.

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Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

Beach road shut as landslide investigations begin

A beach access road has closed for three days as investigations into a series of landslides begin.

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First electric buses to hit the streets

First electric buses to hit the streets

The first of 28 new electric buses have arrived in Kent in a move the county council hopes will drastically cut carbon emissions.

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Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

CCTV images have been released of two people detectives would like to talk to after a pensioner had his watch and cash stolen from his home.

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How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

Experts have revealed the best time to watch celestial fireworks over Kent tonight, during which people could see up to 100 meteors every hour.

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Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

A suspect has appeared in court after a woman suffered facial injuries in a serious assault.

Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a sex attack at a shopping centre.

Travellers return to rec ground again

Travellers return to rec ground again

An unauthorised encampment has converged on popular playing fields again despite calls from fed-up residents for tougher security measures.

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

A retired GP died from a gunshot wound and his wife had fatal levels of potassium cyanide, an inquest has heard.

Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

A three-day heat health warning has been issued for Kent with temperatures expected to skyrocket into the 30s.

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12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

The performance of A&E units at a Kent hospitals trust has been branded “deeply worrying” as hundreds of patients continue to endure lengthy delays.

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‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

A grieving son is urging a council to rethink its housing policy after the authority refused his bid to move into his late dad's bungalow.

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‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

A reptile lover who runs regular meet ups and events across the county has hit back at concerns raised by a protection agency over animal welfare.

‘Insane’ plan to build solar farm powering 11,500 homes rejected

‘Insane’ plan to build solar farm powering 11,500 homes rejected

A bid to cover land the size of 86 football pitches in solar panels was turned down by councillors who said they should be on roofs, not in fields.

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.

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Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Bosses of a huge multinational firm want to create a ‘global hub’ in Kent in order to attract customers from across the world.

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Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.

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Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

A Post Office will close for almost three months as part of sweeping changes which will also see a long-serving Co-op shut in favour of a new store.

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Sadness as much-loved store closes after 74 years

Sadness as much-loved store closes after 74 years

A beloved family-run produce shop which has been trading for more than 70 years is closing due to rising costs.

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It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

With more than 20 million players worldwide the fast-paced sport traces its origins to a Swede in Kent - but why hasn’t it featured at the Olympics?

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