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Historic paddle steamer returns home

Historic paddle steamer returns home

The Medway Queen which rescued thousands of soldiers during the Second World War is home after £150k restoration work.

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New shoe store to open in high street

New shoe store to open in high street

A national footwear chain with a number of branches across Kent is opening a store next weekend.

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Police 'particularly concerned' for missing man

Police 'particularly concerned' for missing man

An appeal and search has been launched to find a missing man - as detectives say they are "particularly concerned" for his welfare.

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Two men arrested after car-jacking

Two men arrested after car-jacking

A police chase ended in arrests after a stolen car crashed into wall.

Cattery loses licence after 30 years

Cattery loses licence after 30 years

A cattery which has been operating for 30 years has launched an appeal after it lost its licence.

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'Most plates were sent back with enough food left to feed the Towie cast'

'Most plates were sent back with enough food left to feed the Towie cast'

Plate expectations: If value for money when you're eating out matters to you in 2022, Secret Drinker has just the pub.

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New builds' art installation 'like giant dog poo'

New builds' art installation 'like giant dog poo'

Disappointed residents have likened a new art installation on a controversial lakeside housing estate to a "giant dog poo".

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Village rec toilets would be a target for 'mindless vandalism'

Village rec toilets would be a target for 'mindless vandalism'

Residents fear installing new public toilets on a village recreation ground will be money down the pan.

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'She will be missed more than words can say'

'She will be missed more than words can say'

The parents of a paramedic killed in a horror crash on the A21 have paid tribute to their 'beautiful, kind' daughter.

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Driver ploughs into cars and crashes into pub garden

Driver ploughs into cars and crashes into pub garden

A driver who crashed into a pub garden's flowerbed has been arrested after failing a roadside drink-drive limit and drugs test.

Should statues of controversial historical figures be removed?

Should statues of controversial historical figures be removed?

After four anti-racism campaigners were acquitted for toppling the Bristol Colston statue, should it be the first of many?

The Range poised to open soon at former John Lewis

The Range poised to open soon at former John Lewis

Homeware giant The Range is already hiring staff for a new Kent store – even though its plans to convert an ex-John Lewis site are yet to be approved.

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Playground slide destroyed in arson blaze

Playground slide destroyed in arson blaze

A hunt for yobs who set fire to and destroyed children's playground equipment has been launched by police.

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German shepherd rescued from 6ft hole

German shepherd rescued from 6ft hole

A German shepherd called Ruby has been rescued by firefighters after falling down a 6ft hole.

Pickets descend on docks in car dispute

Pickets descend on docks in car dispute

Strikers formed a picket line outside Kent docks in a bid to disrupt imports of new cars from Germany in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Victim was stabbed to death in his own flat

Victim was stabbed to death in his own flat

Two people have appeared in court accused of the murder of a 66-year-old who died after he was attacked at home.

Former Kent mortuary snapped up by Tracey Emin

Former Kent mortuary snapped up by Tracey Emin

A world-famous artist has bought a former mortuary and Victorian bath house and plans to turn the site into an art school and mini museum.

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HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time

HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time

Self Assessment taxpayers are being given more time to file their return, with HMRC waiving deadlines and late payment charges because of Covid19.

Kent's answer to EuroDisney pushed back...again

Kent's answer to EuroDisney pushed back...again

The opening date for an ambitious theme park and entertainment project billed as Kent's answer to Disneyland has been pushed back yet again.

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Ex-racehorse stables burnt down by arsonist

Ex-racehorse stables burnt down by arsonist

A stables which cares for ex-racehorses has been destroyed in a suspected arson attack.

Dog dies in kitchen fire

Dog dies in kitchen fire

A dog has died after a kitchen caught fire when items were left on the hob.

Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

Change in Covid travel rules to make holidays 'easier and cheaper'

Covid rules for people travelling back to England are changing – a move the government says will make taking holidays more straightforward this year.

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Vandals smash up motorcycle school's classroom

Vandals smash up motorcycle school's classroom

A small motorcycle school has become a target for vandals and thousands of pounds of damage has been caused to its classroom.

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Huge haul of cigarettes stolen in high street break-in

Huge haul of cigarettes stolen in high street break-in

Thieves have swiped a large number of cigarettes and a quantity of cash during a burglary in a town centre.

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Appeal issued after man reported missing

Appeal issued after man reported missing

A man who has been reported missing was last seen carrying a torch, while wearing minimal clothing, as police launch an appeal to help locate him.

Dramatic cliff rescue as man cut off by tide

Dramatic cliff rescue as man cut off by tide

A walker who became stranded by the incoming tide has been saved from the foot of a cliff by abseiling coastguards.

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Almost 50 firefighters off work with Covid

Almost 50 firefighters off work with Covid

Nearly 50 firefighters across the county are self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Six puppies found dumped in village

Six puppies found dumped in village

The RSPCA is trying to trace the owners of six 'beautiful' young spaniels and terriers found abandoned in a rural spot.

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Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

Kent MP Greg Clark has urged the Prime Minister to consider a fourth jab for hospital staff and carers.

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Animal sanctuary used 'wrong type of rubble'

Animal sanctuary used 'wrong type of rubble'

An animal sanctuary must clean its rubble used for roads to reach its cows and cockerels because it is contaminated with plastic and electrical wires.

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