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Person suffers burns after garage fire spreads to bungalow

Person suffers burns after garage fire spreads to bungalow

One person suffered burns and was taken to hospital after a fire ripped through a garage and spread to the roof of a bungalow.

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Cathedral bosses 'would consider' phone mast to solve city's signal misery

Cathedral bosses 'would consider' phone mast to solve city's signal misery

Bosses at one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks say they would consider allowing a phone mast to be built on the Grade I-listed building.

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Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

A council has bought a block of flats in a bid to boost its temporary accommodation stock - as a homeless person camps outside its offices.

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‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

‘It’s a bit harsh!’ The Kent district where you can get fined £100 for swearing

“Draconian” new council powers allowing enforcement officers to dish out £100 fines for swearing have left residents divided.

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‘Let’s get the saucer flying again’: Move to protect historic pub from the bulldozers

‘Let’s get the saucer flying again’: Move to protect historic pub from the bulldozers

A campaign to save a village pub is gathering pace as hundreds of residents sign a pledge to take it over and get the pints flowing again.

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One-way traffic system near McDonald’s drive-thru here to stay

One-way traffic system near McDonald’s drive-thru here to stay

A one-way scheme is to be made permanent but some say it doesn’t solve traffic problems.

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Park boss hits back after claims it’s blasting ‘drill music and the n-word’

Park boss hits back after claims it’s blasting ‘drill music and the n-word’

Claims of loud and offensive music being blasted from a children’s amusement park have been dismissed by the owner.

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'Racist scum bringing terror to streets no different to Nazis - we cannot allow history to repeat itself'

'Racist scum bringing terror to streets no different to Nazis - we cannot allow history to repeat itself'

Concern over riots on our streets, posturing politicians and scrapping the winter fuel allowance are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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RSPCA ‘particularly concerned’ about weapon attacks on animals in Kent

RSPCA ‘particularly concerned’ about weapon attacks on animals in Kent

Kent has the highest number of weapon attacks on animals in the country over the last three years, worrying data shows.

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Furniture giant to take over former Carpetright stores

Furniture giant to take over former Carpetright stores

Two former Kent Carpetright stores condemned to closure after the firm went into administration are set to be taken over by a furniture retail giant.

Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m

Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m

The fate of 80 new homes has been left uncertain after land earmarked for the development hit the market for £4 million.

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Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus

A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being involved in a bus crash.

Road shut after reports of suspicious package

Road shut after reports of suspicious package

Police cordoned off part of a busy main road following concerns a suspicious package had been found.

Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Paramedics and police officers were called to a medical incident at a railway station this morning.

Man taken to hospital after crash between electric scooter and taxi

Man taken to hospital after crash between electric scooter and taxi

A former firefighter and off-duty paramedic leapt to help when a man was knocked off his electric scooter after a crash with a taxi.

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Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

Aerial pictures show devastating impact of field fire just metres from new-build homes

Drone footage shows newly-built homes surrounded by charred fields after a huge fire.

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Teenager, 19, airlifted to hospital after stabbing near KFC

Teenager, 19, airlifted to hospital after stabbing near KFC

Armed police were called to a busy town centre after a teenager was reportedly stabbed in broad daylight.

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Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized

Since the start of the year police have recovered more than £2million worth of suspected stolen property from rural areas in Kent.

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Three arrests as feared disorder isolated to single Kent town

Three arrests as feared disorder isolated to single Kent town

Police pinned protesters to the ground and led them away in handcuffs as some shouted at an anti-racism group.

Straw bales fall from tractor’s trailer onto busy route

Straw bales fall from tractor’s trailer onto busy route

A busy route was blocked after straw bales fell from a tractor’s trailer

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MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.

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Train station parking across the county to go cashless

Train station parking across the county to go cashless

People will no longer be able to pay for car parking using ticket machines at almost 40 train stations and will instead need to use an app.

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‘Cost of living support could become a forever project’

‘Cost of living support could become a forever project’

A council has vowed to continue to deliver a series of financial support schemes for residents bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis.

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Parking charges for country parks to start next month

Parking charges for country parks to start next month

Visitors to country parks will need to pay for parking from next month as council looks to introduce charges.

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Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

A gran has proven age is just a number after fulfilling a bucket list wish and whizzing down England’s longest zip line.

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‘Disappointment’ after medical centre for 17,000 patients scrapped

‘Disappointment’ after medical centre for 17,000 patients scrapped

The plug has been pulled on a new medical centre that would have catered for 17,000 patients due to costs and changes to plans.

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‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.

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Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.

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Shameless shop thieves on ‘bulk order’ stealing missions face pharmacy fight back

Shameless shop thieves on ‘bulk order’ stealing missions face pharmacy fight back

Pharmacists are taking action against shameless shoplifters who are stealing cosmetics and baby milk to order.

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Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

A venue has responded after controversial comedian Lee Hurst claimed he was “cancelled”, when they said there were no dates available for his show.

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