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Historic lift to be given new lease of life

Historic lift to be given new lease of life

A much-loved but broken cliff-side lift has been awarded a grant of £344,828 to help preserve it for the future.

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School bus 'knife terror' sparks three arrests

School bus 'knife terror' sparks three arrests

Witnesses say a reported disturbance on a school bus left one woman covered in blood - with support now being offered to traumatised pupils.

Theatre urged to drop 'offensive' ballet

Theatre urged to drop 'offensive' ballet

An international statesman for the Hindu community is urging a theatre to withdraw a ballet claiming it trivialises Eastern religion and traditions.

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Duo take over second village pub

Duo take over second village pub

A village pub has new landlords after a couple with a long history in the hospitality industry took over the reins.

'I was kidnapped from prostitute's home and held at gunpoint'

'I was kidnapped from prostitute's home and held at gunpoint'

A man was kidnapped from a prostitute's home and held at gunpoint as his captor threatened to kill his family, a court has heard.

John Lewis launches intergalactic TV advert

John Lewis launches intergalactic TV advert

John Lewis has launched its Christmas advert, featuring a teenage alien falling in love with an earthling.

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One dead, one missing after Channel tragedy

One dead, one missing after Channel tragedy

One person is dead and another missing after they tried to cross the English Channel to get to the UK.

Couple find 1950s' TV stashed in attic

Couple find 1950s' TV stashed in attic

A television set dating back to the Queen's Coronation in 1953 has been uncovered in a dusty loft.

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'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

'Having a stroke as a baby won't stop my girl living life to the full'

A mum says her world fell apart when told her baby had suffered a stroke but seven years on she's determined her daughter will live her best life.

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Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

Islanders face 128-mile journey for Covid jab

People in part of Kent wanting a booster jab have found 'the only way is Essex' as the 'nearest' bookable clinic is a three-hour drive away.

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'The takeaway so tasty I had to order it twice'

'The takeaway so tasty I had to order it twice'

One of Kent's newest restaurants might stand out on the high street like a sore thumb, but the food on offer will leave you wanting more...

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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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Woman in her 70s cut free from crash

Woman in her 70s cut free from crash

A major route has been closed after the air ambulance were called to an accident involving a car and a lorry.

Man taken to hospital after 'digger accident' off the A2

Man taken to hospital after 'digger accident' off the A2

A man has been taken to hospital after an industrial accident involving a digger on a busy stretch of road under construction near the A2.

Appeal over 1,250 home decision rejected

Appeal over 1,250 home decision rejected

The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an appeal to build 1,250 homes on an orchard.

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Cyclist in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run

Cyclist in critical condition after suspected hit-and-run

Police say a critically-injured cyclist remains in hospital more than 24 hours after they were believed to have been hit by a car.

'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

'It's time for grown up conversation over crossings'

Figures show the number of people crossing the Channel stands at more than 20,000, as a Kent charity calls for a better solution to perilous journey.

Woman, 64, found after two days

Woman, 64, found after two days

A 64-year-old woman who was missing for two days has been found.

Police chief apologises for 'substandard' investigation

Police chief apologises for 'substandard' investigation

Police investigating the deaths of two gay men in near-identical circumstances should have engaged more with the LGBT community, an inquest has heard.

Man killed girl, 3, in 'fit of temper'

Man killed girl, 3, in 'fit of temper'

A man has been convicted of killing a toddler after she refused to eat lunch.

Necrophiliac murder accused was 'kind and gentle'

Necrophiliac murder accused was 'kind and gentle'

A necrophiliac accused of murdering two women cheated on his wife and had a "roving eye" but was also "kind and gentle", a court has heard.

'Regret' over Red Arrows engineer's death

'Regret' over Red Arrows engineer's death

A Red Arrows pilot has told an inquest it is his “eternal regret” that he was not able to eject an engineer from his plane before it crashed.

Watch the moment thieves ram-raid Co-op

Watch the moment thieves ram-raid Co-op

Three men who ram-raided a Co-op and made off with thousands of pounds worth of goods before being chased down by police have been jailed.

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Will there be a white Christmas this year?

Will there be a white Christmas this year?

Bookmaker William Hill is now taking bets on whether the UK will see a white Christmas but who is favourite for a festive flurry?

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Chicken shop refused late licence over disorder fears

Chicken shop refused late licence over disorder fears

A town centre takeaway won't be able to open later than normal after police and politicians said the move would be a recipe for disaster.

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Best friend's tribute as dad-to-be laid to rest

Best friend's tribute as dad-to-be laid to rest

The best friend of a dad-to-be who died in a horror crash has paid tribute to the fun-loving 18-year-old.

The top 12 must-have Christmas toys revealed

The top 12 must-have Christmas toys revealed

Toy experts have revealed the top 12 toys, available to buy this Christmas, that they think will be this year's must-have items.

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Lanes closed after A2 multi-vehicle crash

Lanes closed after A2 multi-vehicle crash

Lanes have been closed following a multi-vehicle crash on the A2 leading to delays and queues of nearly four miles.

Graffiti, over-flowing bins and fly-tipped rubbish left in town

Graffiti, over-flowing bins and fly-tipped rubbish left in town

Graffiti scrawled in red and reading 'No War But The Class War' has been left over a 'dirty' pile of rubbish in a town centre.

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Traffic delays due to van fire

Traffic delays due to van fire

Part of the A249 had to be shut this morning due to a van fire.

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