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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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Club chairman ‘blown-away’ by donation from police after food truck vandalised

Club chairman ‘blown-away’ by donation from police after food truck vandalised

A grassroots football team has received a “generous” donation from the police to get it back on its feet after being targeted by vandals.

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Man arrested after fight breaks out at parade of shops

Man arrested after fight breaks out at parade of shops

A man was taken to hospital and another arrested following an altercation at a parade of shops.

Shock as car 'ends up on two wheels' in hit-and-run

Shock as car 'ends up on two wheels' in hit-and-run

A driver was left shocked after his vehicle ended up on two wheels in a suspected hit-and-run, with police now appealing for information.

Police ‘well prepared’ amid far-right protests fears

Police ‘well prepared’ amid far-right protests fears

Police have moved to reassure the public that officers are ready for potential disruption ahead of rumoured far-right protests in the county.

‘Her work has inspired generations’: Fashion icon awarded honorary title

‘Her work has inspired generations’: Fashion icon awarded honorary title

An international fashion icon from Kent who designed for rock stars and royalty has been awarded an honorary university title.

Police descend on high street after ‘bank burgled’

Police descend on high street after ‘bank burgled’

A sizeable police presence was reported in a town centre after reports of a bank being targeted in a suspected burglary.

Student first in Europe to join new MS treatment trial

Student first in Europe to join new MS treatment trial

A student has joined an international trial of a ground-breaking new treatment that could slow the progress of multiple sclerosis.

Police charge second suspect in murder probe

Police charge second suspect in murder probe

A second suspect has been charged in connection with the death of man found in a block of flats.

Fears firm’s ‘industrial’ proposal could set cyclists and children on ‘collision course with lorries’

Fears firm’s ‘industrial’ proposal could set cyclists and children on ‘collision course with lorries’

Concerns have been raised over a drainage firm’s plans to convert a rural plant nursery which residents claim is an “accident waiting to happen”.

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‘You had one job!’ Railway station sign blunder as town’s name spelt wrong

‘You had one job!’ Railway station sign blunder as town’s name spelt wrong

Someone went a bit off-track while writing out the name of this Kent town for a new railway station sign.

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More than 44,000 illegal cigarettes found hidden in shop walls

More than 44,000 illegal cigarettes found hidden in shop walls

Thousands of untaxed cigarettes and hundreds of illegal vapes have been uncovered behind false walls and other hiding places in several town shops.

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10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

10 fire engines called to battle flaming field as roads ‘filled with smoke’

A road was closed as fire crews were sent to tackle a huge blaze in a field.

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Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV

Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a horse box and an SUV.

Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Emergency services were called out after a mum’s Amazon Alexa smart speaker played 10 hours of loud pop music while she was away overnight.

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The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

Following Labour’s plans to shake up housing targets to get ‘Britain building’, we take a look at what those numbers mean for districts in Kent.

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‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

Fearful residents say ongoing flooding in their neighbourhood could worsen if proposals for a new wetland are given the nod.

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

Worried residents living in a tourist hotspot want yellow lines to be painted near a busy A-road junction, claiming it would “save lives”.

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‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

Plans to reinvigorate a hotel bar with live music, dancing and late-night refreshments have been snubbed due to fears over safety and noise.

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Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Contractors have started turning a long-empty building into a restaurant and event space after plans to open a nightclub were scrapped.

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Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

A Kent bathing pool dating back to the 1930s has been granted a Grade II-listed rating by Historic England.

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'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

A teenagers’ treehouse which had a front door, tarpaulin roof and viewing platform has been taken down after it was classed as criminal damage.

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‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.

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Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Bosses have backtracked on an Airbnb ban at a controversial seaside development - with properties now available for up to £1,050 a night.

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Firefighters remain at scene of paper mill blaze more than 24 hours on

Firefighters remain at scene of paper mill blaze more than 24 hours on

Fire crews are still at the scene of a paper mill fire, after they arrived yesterday afternoon to battle the flames.

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Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

A teacher who spent 25 years at the same village junior school has been described as an inspiration to scores of youngsters following her death.

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