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Historic village pub has new boss

Historic village pub has new boss

One of the most historic pubs in Kent - dating back 700 years - has got a new licensee.

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Wild West film set hit by 'devastating' blaze

Wild West film set hit by 'devastating' blaze

A western film set has burnt down after it was hit by a major fire.

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Kent queen crowned winner of drag race

Kent queen crowned winner of drag race

A drag queen from Kent has won the third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK beating 12 other contestants from across the country.

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Student, 24, hoping to join fiance named as first Channel victim

Student, 24, hoping to join fiance named as first Channel victim

A 24-year-old hoping to join her fiance for a new life in Britain has been named as the first victim of the Channel crossings tragedy.

Five arrested after Amazon warehouse blockaded in Black Friday protest

Five arrested after Amazon warehouse blockaded in Black Friday protest

Five people have been arrested after Amazon’s huge depot was blockaded by climate protesters in an attempt to disrupt the company's busiest day.

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Could office in northern France hold key to refugee crisis?

Could office in northern France hold key to refugee crisis?

A politician has urged the government to use offices in northern France to allow refugees to apply for UK visas.

'If it was me stopping him going to school I'd be in prison'

'If it was me stopping him going to school I'd be in prison'

A worried dad says he fears for his son's future as he has been without a school place for the past six months.

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'Just one day to find my mum a new home'

'Just one day to find my mum a new home'

A dementia sufferer was given just one day to search for a new place to live after her care home made the shock decision to shut down.

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Mum reveals 'miracle' son's first word after horror crash which killed four

Mum reveals 'miracle' son's first word after horror crash which killed four

A mum has spoken of her 'miracle' son's recovery after a crash which killed four, revealing he doesn't know his fellow passengers died.

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Sacre bleu! Secret Drinker's culinary calamity

Sacre bleu! Secret Drinker's culinary calamity

The phone says France, but the food was anything but haute cuisine in Kent's closest pub to mainland Europe

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Sprawling private estate to become luxury wedding venue

Sprawling private estate to become luxury wedding venue

A family estate kept out of public view for decades is to become a wedding venue from next year - despite a string of objections from neighbours.

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Hundreds to march on Downing Street after Channel tragedy

Hundreds to march on Downing Street after Channel tragedy

A protest is set to take place outside Downing Street on Saturday after a tragedy saw dozens of asylum seekers drowned while crossing the Channel.

Father and son kept dogs in 'unacceptable conditions'

Father and son kept dogs in 'unacceptable conditions'

A father and son who kept dogs in "unacceptable conditions" and bragged on WhatsApp about using them for hunting have been banned from owning animals.

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Facebook restores dead dad's profile after family's complaint

Facebook restores dead dad's profile after family's complaint

The Facebook profile of a dad who died in a crash, and which was deactivated by a hacker.

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Singer Jake Bugg joins festival line-up

Singer Jake Bugg joins festival line-up

Jake Bugg has joined the likes of Van Morrison and the Waterboys on the line-up for a popular music festival set to return to Kent next summer.

Property closed by courts after 'drug dealing and prostitution' allegations

Property closed by courts after 'drug dealing and prostitution' allegations

Months of complaints about anti-social behaviour has seen a property closed down for three months.

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'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'

'Act quickly or we will see another asylum seeker tragedy'

Refugee campaigners say the government must act swiftly to halt the number of would-be asylum seekers trying to reach the UK.

Body found on beach after Channel tragedy

Body found on beach after Channel tragedy

The body of an asylum seeker who drowned in the worst-ever Channel crossings tragedy has been found on a beach.

Best man on house arrest wins bid to attend friend's wedding

Best man on house arrest wins bid to attend friend's wedding

A criminal with an electronic tag has had his curfew relaxed so he can perform best-man duties at a luxury hotel.

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Burst water main shuts road outside retail park

Burst water main shuts road outside retail park

A main road is expected to be shut until Monday due to a burst water main.

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Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Scientists warn of new Covid variant with 'horrific' mutations

Concerns are growing about a new Covid19 variant, detected in Africa, with mutations that may make it the worse strain yet.

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How the world's media reacted to Channel deaths

How the world's media reacted to Channel deaths

Media outlets across the world have reacted to the deaths of more than 30 asylum seekers after the worst-ever Channel crossing tragedy.

'Dumped' dog found riddled with tumours dies

'Dumped' dog found riddled with tumours dies

A search has been launched for the owners of a seriously-ill dog who died after being found wandering alone in a park.

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Bar temporarily closes after 'seven people spiked'

Bar temporarily closes after 'seven people spiked'

A venue has had its license temporarily suspended and will improve safety measures, after seven people were allegedly spiked with needles and drinks.

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Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Santa's Grotto and stalls shut at shopping centre

Emergency repairs at a popular shopping centre have forced stalls and a Santa's Grotto to be closed for several days in the lead up to Christmas.

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Cosmetic surgery ads aimed at under 18s to be banned

Cosmetic surgery ads aimed at under 18s to be banned

Adverts that promote cosmetic surgery procedures, which change a person's appearance, are to be banned from targetting teenagers.

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Entire weekend closures for flyover work

Entire weekend closures for flyover work

Motorists are to face entire weekend closures at a busy roundabout because of roadworks.

Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash

Motorcyclist dies in M2 crash

A motorcyclist in his 60s has died in a crash on the M2.

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Men charged with attempted murder

Men charged with attempted murder

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in an alleged attack which saw two charged with attempted murder.

Cats rescued from early morning fire

Cats rescued from early morning fire

Fire crews have put out a fire at a home after it broke out in the kitchen area and rescued six cats from inside.

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