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Chart-topper's Wetherspoon blunder as 99 orders sent to table

Chart-topper's Wetherspoon blunder as 99 orders sent to table

A music producer celebrating his Brit Awards nomination at a Kent Wetherspoon ended up having 99 orders directed to his table.

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Teenage boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

Teenage boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

An appeal has been made for witnesses to a crash in which a teenage boy was hit by a car.

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'Eyesore' 5G mast sparks controversy

'Eyesore' 5G mast sparks controversy

Plans to instal a 65ft tall telecoms pole in a 'rural setting' just yards away from people's homes has sparked an angry response from some residents.

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Review of 2021: Big high street names close but stars return

Review of 2021: Big high street names close but stars return

From the big names that shut up shop for good to the stars who returned to Kent – and one particularly large crowd. Here's our final take on 2021.

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Stalker followed and 'mentally tortured' woman

Stalker followed and 'mentally tortured' woman

A stalker who followed his victim hundreds of miles while subjecting her to “mental torture” has been jailed.

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'Visionary' plan for town centre unveiled

'Visionary' plan for town centre unveiled

Hundreds of new homes, a Further Education college and tree-lined streets are part of ambitious plans for the continued regeneration of a town centre.

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Bridge glitch grinds trains to a halt

Bridge glitch grinds trains to a halt

Rail lines between two Kent towns are now back up and running after an earlier problem.

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Teaser sparks delight from Killing Eve fans

Teaser sparks delight from Killing Eve fans

The final series of Killing Eve will air in February - with viewers able to spot scenes filmed in location in Kent.

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Medical crews fly patient to hospital after landing in park

Medical crews fly patient to hospital after landing in park

A man was airlifted to hospital after an incident near a Kent park.

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Family secure funds to bring home body of their 'incredible' daughter

Family secure funds to bring home body of their 'incredible' daughter

A family has spoken of its gratitude after securing enough funds to bring their young daughter, who died while pursuing her dream job abroad, home.

Alert issued to 'be prepared' for flooding

Alert issued to 'be prepared' for flooding

Two flood alerts have been put in place along the River Medway with warnings for surrounding villages and footpaths.

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Man charged over railway station 'damage rampage'

Man charged over railway station 'damage rampage'

A man has been charged after thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused to windows and other property at a railway station.

Lifeboat crews called to 'person in water' discover dead sheep

Lifeboat crews called to 'person in water' discover dead sheep

Selfless lifeboat crews put their Christmas celebrations on hold to respond to reports of a person in the water – which turned out to be a dead sheep.

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Delays clear after crash near crossing

Delays clear after crash near crossing

Drivers attempting to head back into the county faced delays following a crash on the Essex side of the Dartford Crossing.

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Could this be 2022's biggest party?

Could this be 2022's biggest party?

From street parties, live music and parades to free books and new medals for emergency workers - here's a guide to The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

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For sale: The oldest bungalow in the world - a snip at £2m

For sale: The oldest bungalow in the world - a snip at £2m

This quirky Grade II-listed seaside home has its own place in history – plus views and a garden you just won't believe.

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Review of 2021: Recurring themes and the tragedies that rocked Kent

Review of 2021: Recurring themes and the tragedies that rocked Kent

How have the huge projects in Kent progressed and what were the crimes and tragedies that rocked the county? Here's our second take on 2021.

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Seaside shelters ‘could be taken away’ if vandal spree continues

Seaside shelters ‘could be taken away’ if vandal spree continues

Victorian-style shelters regularly targeted by mindless vandals who “smash them to smithereens” could be removed from the seafront completely.

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Violent abuser broke partner's ribs in hour-long attack

Violent abuser broke partner's ribs in hour-long attack

A thug who attacked his partner and threatened to kill her, once with a kitchen knife and again with a razor blade, has been jailed.

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Driver clocked at 102mph on motorway

Driver clocked at 102mph on motorway

A motorist drove past police in wet conditions on a motorway at speeds of 102mph.

Drone used to help crews tackle house fire

Drone used to help crews tackle house fire

Crews on six fire engines have been tackling a house fire for hours and used a drone to keep a watch on it.

Kent records more than 55k Covid cases this month

Kent records more than 55k Covid cases this month

There has been more than 55,000 Covid-19 cases in December, new government figures have revealed.

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Car overturns and ends up in ditch

Car overturns and ends up in ditch

A car has overturned on a road and has been left upside down on an embankment.

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Large pig spotted on the loose in cemetery

Large pig spotted on the loose in cemetery

A pig on the loose became the talk of the town after it was spotted traipsing around a cemetery close to a busy main road.

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7-mile queues caused delays for motorists trying to leave Kent

7-mile queues caused delays for motorists trying to leave Kent

Motorists trying to leave Kent were met with long delays on one of the county's most popular routes.

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Christmas food bank usage 'double' pre-pandemic levels

Christmas food bank usage 'double' pre-pandemic levels

Food banks across the county have warned numbers needing help have doubled this Christmas amid ongoing concerns over work and government support.

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No announcement on new restrictions

No announcement on new restrictions

The Prime Minister is not going to announce further Covid measures today after being briefed on the latest data by health chiefs.

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Arsenal star's doorstep surprise for boy with spinal tumour

Arsenal star's doorstep surprise for boy with spinal tumour

A Premier League footballer made a nine-year-old boy's Christmas after turning up at his house with presents.

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Huge holiday park expansion bid sparks wildlife fears

Huge holiday park expansion bid sparks wildlife fears

Bosses at a Kent caravan park remain at loggerheads with the RSPB over plans to significantly expand the holiday complex.

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Is this stunning tree in ancient woodland the best in Kent?

Is this stunning tree in ancient woodland the best in Kent?

A beautiful hornbeam tree in a popular Kent woods has narrowly missed out on being named the best in the UK.

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