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Villagers gain upper hand in fight to save church from developers

Villagers gain upper hand in fight to save church from developers

A disused church at risk of development has been withdrawn from auction after villagers made their own bid.

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Fancy running a pub with 'stunning coastal views'?

Fancy running a pub with 'stunning coastal views'?

A popular seafront pub which closed last month is now available to rent for £55k a year plus a £25k lease.

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Bellfield murder confession 'a sick joke'

Bellfield murder confession 'a sick joke'

Levi Bellfield's confession to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell was 'a sick joke', it was reported today.

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'Controlling' man 'hit ex's skull in game called break the coconut'

'Controlling' man 'hit ex's skull in game called break the coconut'

A man is accused of controlling his ex over several years and repeatedly hitting a soft spot on her skull in a game called 'break the coconut'.

Developer ditches big houses for more starter homes

Developer ditches big houses for more starter homes

Campaigners have claimed a victory as a developer cut down on the number of large houses on a site and increased its starter home offering.

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New one-way system 'will stop lorries mounting pavement'

New one-way system 'will stop lorries mounting pavement'

Part of a town is set to have a one-way system introduced which residents hope will put an end to lorries mounting pavements.

Riverside dig site reveals stunning ancient mysteries

Riverside dig site reveals stunning ancient mysteries

Ancient metal workers may have been illegally extracting silver by the Medway in Roman Britain, before their dynasty was overtaken... by owls.

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How singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star helps five-year-old battle brain tumour

How singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star helps five-year-old battle brain tumour

A youngster is banging drums and singing songs to get her through some tough chemotherapy.

Tragic death at railway station

Tragic death at railway station

A person struck by a train at a railway station tragically died from their injuries, it has been confirmed.

Hunt for assault suspect after court escape

Hunt for assault suspect after court escape

The public has been warned not to approach a man on the run from police after escaping from custody during a court appearance.

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'18 men took to the skies - but just five came back'

'18 men took to the skies - but just five came back'

80 years on, we remember the brave airmen who lost their lives in the skies above Kent in one of the 'most disastrous' events in Royal Navy history...

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Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

Shoplifting mum hit with supermarket ban and jail time

A prolific shoplifter who stole more than £1,000 worth of alcohol and groceries in three weeks has been jailed and banned from four supermarkets.

The only Kent district with a Covid rate lower than England's

The only Kent district with a Covid rate lower than England's

Covid cases are falling across Kent - but just one county district has a lower infection rate than the national average.

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Flats fears as shut-down care home on market for £1.5m

Flats fears as shut-down care home on market for £1.5m

A £1.5 million price tag has been slapped on a former care home - sparking speculation the shut-down site could be transformed into flats.

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Bid for 30mph limit on busy A-road

Bid for 30mph limit on busy A-road

The speed limit along a stretch of a main road is set to be lowered to 30mph as a result of ongoing house-building in a Kent town.

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Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

Family's bid for first holiday abroad as dad fights cruel disease

A Kent family devastated by the rare and incurable Huntington's disease are hoping to raise enough money to go on their first holiday abroad.

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

Fears recycling change could see secret documents litter streets

A change to a recycling system in a part of Kent has been described as "deeply flawed", with fears confidential documents could litter the streets.

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'Influx of DFLs is changing our towns'

'Influx of DFLs is changing our towns'

DFLs have flooded one part of Kent and gobbled up all the greasy spoons - but snobs and locals can learn to get on, writes Melissa Todd.

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'Pathetic' fans fined after FA Cup clash

'Pathetic' fans fined after FA Cup clash

"Pathetic" football fans have been fined after clashing following their sides' FA Cup clash.

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Town lit up in spectacular arts display

Town lit up in spectacular arts display

Crowds flocked to a town centre to see an arts event where buildings were illuminated in dazzling displays.

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Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

Serious oil spill prompts river slipway closure

An investigation has been launched after a serious oil spill prompted a slipway closure along the River Medway amid fears for boats and wildlife.

Emergency response after person hit by train

Emergency response after person hit by train

Rail services were at a standstill after a person was hit by a train.

Bodybuilder killed pharmacist in 108mph crash

Bodybuilder killed pharmacist in 108mph crash

A bodybuilder who had taken a cocktail of steroids killed a pharmacist in 108mph M2 crash moments after sending a Snapchat message.

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Four taken to hospital after car crashes into traffic lights

Four taken to hospital after car crashes into traffic lights

Four people have been taken to hospital for treatment after a car collided with a set of traffic lights at a busy road junction near a town centre.

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Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

A dispersal order will be in place this weekend to tackle groups of young people causing trouble in a Kent town.

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Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Labour MP 'tempted' to join Tories amid 'harassment'

Kent's only Labour MP says she has been tempted to defect to the Conservatives following alleged harassment from within her own party.

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Adventure golf course planned for harbour

Adventure golf course planned for harbour

A seaside tourist destination could soon be home to a new 12-hole mini-golf course next door to popular bars and restaurants.

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M2 crash driver dies in hospital

M2 crash driver dies in hospital

A BMW driver whose car overturned in a crash on the M2 has died of his injuries.

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Man seriously injured in stabbing

Man seriously injured in stabbing

Two adults and a teenage girl have been arrested after a man was stabbed in a residential area in the early hours.

Mum 'distraught' after thug kicks car and spits on window

Mum 'distraught' after thug kicks car and spits on window

A mum was left distraught after a thug hurled obscenities at her before spitting on and kicking her car.

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