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214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

214-home estate will change village 'beyond recognition'

A controversial housing estate has been given the go-ahead - despite concerns over the loss of agricultural land and increased traffic.

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New tapas restaurant and bar opens

New tapas restaurant and bar opens

A Mediterranean eatery has opened in a prime spot left vacant by an Italian chain which left last year.

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The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

The five Kent neighbourhoods that are virtually Covid-free

Some parts of the county are again recording fewer than three Covid cases - despite all social distancing restrictions being dropped.

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Police called to fight near school

Police called to fight near school

A fight broke out between teenagers near a secondary school - in which one boy was reportedly seen with a weapon.

Lorry window smashed as bricks thrown at drivers from motorway bridges

Lorry window smashed as bricks thrown at drivers from motorway bridges

Car windows have been damaged as yobs hurled bricks from motorway bridges at those driving below.

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Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

Video shows 'channel of sewage' floating in sea

A disgusted resident has captured images that appear to show 'chunks' of excrement floating in the sea off Kent.

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All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

All lanes reopen on M20 after overturned car caused huge delays

An overturned car caused gridlock on the M20 this afternoon - but all lanes have now reopened.

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

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One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

One in 15 secondary school pupils test positive for Covid

Covid rates are highest among secondary school pupils, Office for National Statistics data just released shows.

Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

Arrest after nine-hour roof stand-off

A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two women before climbing onto a roof and staying there for nine hours.

Firefighters save two people from burning building

Firefighters save two people from burning building

Two people have been carried to safety by firefighters after a blaze broke out in a home.

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Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

Kent from the skies in the 1970s and 80s

Just how much has the county changed in the last 40 to 50 years? Take a trip down memory lane with 101 pictures of Kent's towns.

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Pumpkin picking sites in Kent this season

Pumpkin picking sites in Kent this season

Pumpkin picking has become the picture-perfect pastime for many in the run-up to Halloween. We take a look at some of the sites across Kent.

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'Airbnbs are killing our community'

'Airbnbs are killing our community'

Calls are mounting to restrict entire homes used as Airbnbs in a town where they outnumber those available for wider rent by at least 20 to one.

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Fears harbour development will make walkway 'suicidal' for pedestrians

Fears harbour development will make walkway 'suicidal' for pedestrians

A new development in a harbour will create a “dangerous” bottleneck which could make the walkway “suicidal” for pedestrians, traders fear.

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Firm’s balcony bid prompts security risk fears at court

Firm’s balcony bid prompts security risk fears at court

A proposal to install balconies on a building over looking a crown court have been branded a security risk.

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From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

From 'Hernia Bay' to the town everyone is falling in love with

The renaissance of a Kent seaside town has seen it emerge from the shadow of its upmarket neighbour and become a magnet for tourists and investment.

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How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

How to spend night at luxury 18th century building

A £1 million listed 18th Century home designed by a famous architect has been opened up to the public – and makes the ideal staycation spot.

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US diner boss hits out at 'pathetic' smell complaint

US diner boss hits out at 'pathetic' smell complaint

The owner of a new US diner has hit out at a "pathetic" complaint after residents raised concerns about smells coming from the site.

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Tories urge MP Rosie Duffield to defect over trans row

Tories urge MP Rosie Duffield to defect over trans row

Tory whips have invited Rosie Duffield to join the Conservative Party after she voiced her views on transgender issues and her own online abuse.

'No sign of E.coli', says water company

'No sign of E.coli', says water company

A water company has confirmed its supplies aren't contaminated with E. coli after thousands were told to boil their tap water.

Pizza bill of £6,000 for asylum seekers

Pizza bill of £6,000 for asylum seekers

Thousands of pounds in fast food was spent in one month to feed people who had arrived in Kent in small boats.

Man pleads not guilty to PCSO's murder

Man pleads not guilty to PCSO's murder

A 21-year-old man has denied murdering PCSO Julia James.

Police investigating after woman's drink 'spiked' at nightclub

Police investigating after woman's drink 'spiked' at nightclub

A woman in her 20s was left needing hospital treatment when she became 'unwell and disoriented' after her drink was allegedly spiked.

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1987 bedsit murders: Accused expected to admit killings

1987 bedsit murders: Accused expected to admit killings

A 67-year-old man from East Sussex is expected to admit to the killings of two women in Kent more than 30 years ago.

Tory MP and ex-minister James Brokenshire dies aged 53

Tory MP and ex-minister James Brokenshire dies aged 53

Former government minister and Bexley and Old Sidcup MP James Brokenshire has died at the age of 53 following a long battle with cancer.

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'Boris' speech leaves you queasy and wondering what's to come'

'Boris' speech leaves you queasy and wondering what's to come'

Our political editor takes a look back at this week's biggest stories, from levelling up to Strictly auditions.

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Find out what its like at the new Kent Police Museum

Find out what its like at the new Kent Police Museum

Reporter, Megan Carr, became a temporary crime solver at the new museum today, here it what it was like...

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Detention sites 'unsuitable,' say inspectors

Detention sites 'unsuitable,' say inspectors

Independent monitors have criticised the holding centres being used for asylum seekers at two Kent towns.

Brave Tony gets birthday surprise on This Morning

Brave Tony gets birthday surprise on This Morning

A young amputee who captured the nation's hearts with his fundraising efforts appeared on TV to celebrate his birthday, and make an announcement.

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