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Turned down: £30m winery plan gets rejected

Turned down: £30m winery plan gets rejected

Plans to build a giant winery attraction on Green Belt land have been thrown out by planners.

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Club risks losing licence over disorder

Club risks losing licence over disorder

Police have requested a review of a Kent nightspot's premises licence following a string of crime and disorder incidents.

Woman stole £70k to fund partner's gambling addiction

Woman stole £70k to fund partner's gambling addiction

A company administrator stole £70,000 from a small firm and left it struggling financially to fund her partner's gambling addiction.

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Green light for post-Brexit border centre

Green light for post-Brexit border centre

A special order now allows the development of an inland HMRC border facility after changes of customs rules since Britain left the EU.

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'An abuser could be babysitting your child and you'd never know'

'An abuser could be babysitting your child and you'd never know'

The adoptive mother of double amputee Tony Hudgell has won government support to create a child abuse register.

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'Beautiful soul' took her own life after sister's suicide

'Beautiful soul' took her own life after sister's suicide

A mum-of-four struggling to cope in the wake of her sister’s suicide took her own life days before the first anniversary of the tragedy.

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Sainsbury's is inviting Nectar card holders to donate points to its Ukraine appeal in place of cash, as the cost of living squeeze tightens.

Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

Shipping container restaurants planned for Harbour Arm

Plans to create new restaurants in shipping containers overlooking the sea at a popular tourist spot have been unveiled.

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Police chase after attempted break-in at pharmacy

Police chase after attempted break-in at pharmacy

A man has appeared at court accused of dangerous driving after allegedly trying to burgle a pharmacy.

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Covid cases second highest ever as rates rise in over 55s

Covid cases second highest ever as rates rise in over 55s

Covid cases are rising in people aged 55 and over, with the latest React virus study picking up it's second highest prevalence rate since 2020.

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Tributes to 23-year-old as mental health cards launched

Tributes to 23-year-old as mental health cards launched

A man has paid tribute to his "popular and respectful" nephew and has launched a mental health campaign after his death at the age of 23.

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'They all came out with their blood boiling'

'They all came out with their blood boiling'

The final consultation event on a plan for a 5,000-home garden village left furious objectors with a list of unanswered questions.

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Man found under sheet with multiple stab wounds

Man found under sheet with multiple stab wounds

A man was fatally stabbed in the heart and suffered a "violent and unnatural" death, an inquest has heard.

Centre bosses in expansion plan move

Centre bosses in expansion plan move

A major venue has applied for permission to construct a new building to house a restaurant or cafe.

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Special needs pupils could be stranded as cab firm quits

Special needs pupils could be stranded as cab firm quits

A worried mum says she could be thousands of pounds out of pocket after a taxi firm ended its contract to transport special needs children.

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Shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs seized in police raid

Shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs seized in police raid

An adapted shotgun, crossbows and flashbang grenades were seized during a police raid on a Kent home.

Warning as oil washes up on Kent beaches

Warning as oil washes up on Kent beaches

A clean-up operation has been launched after oil was discovered on four Kent beaches.

Three in hospital after serious crash

Three in hospital after serious crash

Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious early morning crash which has closed a main road for several hours.

Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

Banksy or bust in £315k art gamble

A work which some say is by the legendary street artist is set to go under the hammer in Kent this weekend.

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'But I like my toes' - girl, 8, has leg amputated

'But I like my toes' - girl, 8, has leg amputated

An eight-year-old girl has had to have a leg amputated after being born with a rare condition.

'It's the closest thing Rochester has to an EastEnders greasy spoon'

'It's the closest thing Rochester has to an EastEnders greasy spoon'

With greasy spoons heading for the history books, we tested out one with a modern twist.

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New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

New owners found for closure-hit shopping centre

A shopping centre which is to lose both H&M and Next has been taken over by new owners who say they are considering a number of options for the site.

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'Thug stamped on my lifeless son - then walked free'

'Thug stamped on my lifeless son - then walked free'

The mum of a boy who was knocked out and stamped on has criticised his attacker's sentence after he walked free due to Covid court delays.

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What does BrewDog's Kent move mean for county's pubs?

What does BrewDog's Kent move mean for county's pubs?

As one of the biggest brewing success stories in recent years prepares to enter the Kent marketplace - what do its competitors make of it?

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Huge Virgin cruise liner docks off Kent

Huge Virgin cruise liner docks off Kent

A huge cruise ship is arriving off Kent as part of a UK tour to mark her launch.

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'Climate change is getting worse and the time to act is now'

'Climate change is getting worse and the time to act is now'

Southern Water has pledged to reduce reduce the impact of storms in Kent by 80% by 2030.

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'Disgusting' rise sees fuel hit £2 per litre in Kent

'Disgusting' rise sees fuel hit £2 per litre in Kent

Fuel prices have hit an alarming high with one garage in Kent putting prices up to more than £2 per litre.

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Woman's body found in woodland

Woman's body found in woodland

The body of a woman has been found in a woodland following a search by emergency services.

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'Miracle baby' thriving despite being born three months early

'Miracle baby' thriving despite being born three months early

A 'miracle' baby who was born three months early is now thriving after an emergency nearly killed both him and his mother.

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Missing pensioner found safe

Missing pensioner found safe

A pensioner who had been reported missing has been found safe and well.

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