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Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

Sneak peek inside town's swish new restaurant

It's taken more than a year and has been dogged by numerous problems but a fish and sushi restaurant is about to welcome diners.

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Officers injured in police van crash

Officers injured in police van crash

Two police officers were taken to hospital for treatment after a town centre crash.

Police close town centre road after crash

Police close town centre road after crash

Emergency services were called after a car hit a parked vehicle on a busy road, with a man being arrested suspicion of drink driving.

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

Police chase suspicious motorcyclist

A suspect fled on foot after abandoning a motorbike following a police pursuit.

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

Driver caught speeding at 104mph

A unlicensed and uninsured driver was stopped after speeding past an unmarked police car.

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Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

Strong winds affect Dartford Crossing

The bad weather has led to safety measures being brought in on the QEII Bridge.

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Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Bison herd released into Kent wild could grow rapidly

Project leaders introducing a herd of bison to the Kent countryside say the group could multiply in size rapidly.

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Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

Boat service between Kent towns 'would boost tourism'

A county councillor believes a boat service running between two Kent towns would spark a much-needed tourism boost.

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Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

Repair bill for iconic former hotel could reach £4m

The new owners of a listed seaside building have revealed for the first time the extent of the work needed to save it and reopen to the public.

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Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

Town's oldest family-run shop to shut within days

A long-running company which sells shoes, belts, boots and work footwear is to close in the next few days after more than 100 years of trading.

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'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

'This is the evidence that will prove he is innocent'

Levi Bellfield's confession to the murders of Lin and Megan Russell is the evidence that will prove Michael Stone is 'innocent', his solicitor said.

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Police van damaged in crash

Police van damaged in crash

A police vehicle has been damaged in a crash with a car near a supermarket.

Elderly man and woman die in three-car crash

Elderly man and woman die in three-car crash

Two elderly people have died in a three-car crash which closed the A21 near the M25.

Lorry driver turned people smuggler to pay for son's tumour treatment

Lorry driver turned people smuggler to pay for son's tumour treatment

A lorry driver tried to smuggle a man into the UK in return for cash he needed to pay for his son's tumour treatment.

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Major road shut after serious crash

Major road shut after serious crash

Motorists are facing delays after part of the A21 was closed following a serious crash.

High street shut amid concern for man

High street shut amid concern for man

A high street was shut for almost two hours following reports of concern for a man.

Most wanted suspect caught while out jogging

Most wanted suspect caught while out jogging

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives who has links to Kent was caught while out jogging in the Netherlands.

Developers revise flats plan for old rail yard

Developers revise flats plan for old rail yard

Bosses are at loggerheads with Network Rail over the plans to transform an old train yard into a residential and commercial complex.

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Vandal-hit park and ride building forced to close

Vandal-hit park and ride building forced to close

Council bosses have been forced to shut a vandal-hit park and ride building for the weekend following a spate of criminal damage.

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Passenger injured in crash near castle

Passenger injured in crash near castle

A passenger was injured and a road closed in both directions following a two-car crash near a castle.

Mini flips onto roof in early hours

Mini flips onto roof in early hours

Police and ambulance crews were called after a Mini was found upside down in the early hours of the morning.

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Dog makes miraculous recovery after running into fence

Dog makes miraculous recovery after running into fence

A dog which has recovered from the brink of being put down has been described as a 'miracle'.

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Is it time to haggle down your TV and broadband deal?

Is it time to haggle down your TV and broadband deal?

Find out if one of our reporters had any success in negotiating down their TV, broadband and phone package with one big company.

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'Let's screw some money out of tourists'

'Let's screw some money out of tourists'

A council under fire for its 'extortionate' parking charges is considering offering discount rates to residents and higher fees for tourists.

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'Our famous industry will weather the storm of sewage scandal'

'Our famous industry will weather the storm of sewage scandal'

Bosses of an oyster company believe a town's world-famous shellfish industry can weather the storm of the Southern Water sewage scandal.

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Plaque remembers much-missed pub

Plaque remembers much-missed pub

Former regulars of a demolished pub gathered for the unveiling of a blue plaque in its honour.

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'We need another crown court'

'We need another crown court'

Calls have been made for a new crown court in Kent to help with the backlog of cases.

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Who are pricey Kent new-builds for?

Who are pricey Kent new-builds for?

Building more homes is said to be the answer to the housing crisis - but how many of these new-builds are suited to families in Kent?

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Levelling up: Understanding the jargon is a mission

Levelling up: Understanding the jargon is a mission

From levelling up to aides heading off, our political editor Paul Francis gives his take on a week in politics.

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Man's body found in river

Man's body found in river

Police, fire and ambulance crews were called but a man was pronounced dead at the scene after his body was found in a river.

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