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'UK’s most expensive biscuit' up for grabs

'UK’s most expensive biscuit' up for grabs

A luxury take on one of the nation's favourite treats, the chocolate digestive, will be made available for free to several shopping centre visitors.

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'Thousands of jobs are at risk across the sector'

'Thousands of jobs are at risk across the sector'

The people who run larger Kent venues where Covid vaccine passes or proof of a negative test will be needed give their reaction to the restrictions.

Rare albino squirrel spotted in cemetery

Rare albino squirrel spotted in cemetery

A rare albino squirrel has been spotted by a couple while out on a 10-mile walk.

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The Kent campsite ranked UK's best for winter break

The Kent campsite ranked UK's best for winter break

A Kent campsite is the UK's best for a winter getaway, research has found.

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Stock damaged during five-man brawl at Tesco

Stock damaged during five-man brawl at Tesco

Supermarket goods and security equipment were damaged after violent exchanges between two groups of men.

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NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

NHS Covid pass: How to get one and where you'll need to use it

With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.

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'Why I joined Covid restrictions rebels'

'Why I joined Covid restrictions rebels'

Five MPs in Kent joined last night's revolt on Covid restrictions – so far, just one has explained why.

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Fury as rubble and rubbish dumped across road

Fury as rubble and rubbish dumped across road

Fears have been raised that emergency services could be delayed after a huge mound of fly-tipped rubbish was dumped, blocking a country lane.

Mel C and Faithless to play Pub in the Park

Mel C and Faithless to play Pub in the Park

Organisers of food and music festival, Pub in the Park, have announced it will return to Kent next year, with some big music names on the line-up.

Armed police descend on residential street

Armed police descend on residential street

A road was closed off after armed police were called to a town street following reports a woman had been attacked by a man.

Howzat? Club to use blue turf to put off thieves

Howzat? Club to use blue turf to put off thieves

A cricket club is using blue astroturf in a bid to put thieves off from stealing grass from their facilities again.

Life for necrophiliac double murderer caught decades later

Life for necrophiliac double murderer caught decades later

A necrophiliac who killed two women in the 1980s was given two whole life orders for his evil crimes.

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Man accused of assaulting pensioner refuses to appear in trial

Man accused of assaulting pensioner refuses to appear in trial

A man accused of tying up and sexually assaulting a woman in her home has refused to leave his cell and give evidence in his trial.

'New housing project will destroy countryside'

'New housing project will destroy countryside'

Villagers are protesting over plans for 30 new homes near to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The day our reporter trained with England cheerleaders

The day our reporter trained with England cheerleaders

Cheerleaders training at a Kent based academy have secured places in Team England but how did our reporter get on when she was put through her paces?

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Campervan people smuggler locked up

Campervan people smuggler locked up

A British man who helped to smuggling people into the UK has been jailed.

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Five Kent MPs rebel in Covid passes vote

Five Kent MPs rebel in Covid passes vote

Boris Johnson suffered his largest Tory rebellion as almost 100 MPs - including five from Kent - voted against Covid passes in England.

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Train line closed due to staff sickness

Train line closed due to staff sickness

Commuters could face delays, cancellations and replacement buses following a train line closure tomorrow morning because of staff sickness.

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Former defence centre to process asylum seekers from January

Former defence centre to process asylum seekers from January

The Home Office has confirmed it will use a former defence fire training and development centre to process asylum seekers from January.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

A woman has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car and the road was shut by the emergency services.

Town named Kent's homeless hotspot

Town named Kent's homeless hotspot

According to new research by Shelter, one in every 172 people are classed as homeless in a Kent town amid fears of a 'rising tide' of evictions.

Missing girls 'safely located'

Missing girls 'safely located'

Officers who were looking for two girls, aged 13 and 12, after both were reported missing say they have now been found.

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People climbing on high street roofs 'risking their lives'

People climbing on high street roofs 'risking their lives'

Intruders climbing onto the roofs of high street properties are risking their lives and causing damage to historic buildings, say witnesses.

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Calls to shut primary school after 45 pupils catch Covid

Calls to shut primary school after 45 pupils catch Covid

A primary school is facing calls to shut for Christmas early after recording almost 50 confirmed Covid cases among children and staff.

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Revealed: How dog stolen from Bluewater was found after five weeks

Revealed: How dog stolen from Bluewater was found after five weeks

A rare toy breed who was taken from a van has been reunited with his owners after someone recognised the dog from social media.

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Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

Numerous complaints of drug misuse, excess noise and disturbances have led to a closure order being secured for a flat.

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New law will curb online abuse and harassment

New law will curb online abuse and harassment

Here's everything you need to know about the government's new law that will crackdown on online harassment, abuse and cyberbullying.

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Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

Georgian-style bistro planned for empty shop

A former town centre retail unit could be split to make way for two new restaurants including a Georgian-style bistro.

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Coca-Cola Christmas truck is coming to town

Coca-Cola Christmas truck is coming to town

The iconic red Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is coming to the county this week for two days. Here's when you can get your selfies:

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Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

Covid passes for travelling teens now ready

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 can now request NHS Covid travel passes for their offspring to enter countries including Spain.

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