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£100 fines for people with beer bottles or barbecues

£100 fines for people with beer bottles or barbecues

People caught barbecuing or boozing in beauty spots could face on-the-spot fines when a council introduces a ban.

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200 years of history (and the biggest 'Spoons in the UK)

200 years of history (and the biggest 'Spoons in the UK)

Crowds are set to flock to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Ramsgate's Royal Harbour this weekend - we look back at its history.

Fresher loses £6k in Bitcoin in 20-minute mugging

Fresher loses £6k in Bitcoin in 20-minute mugging

A first-year student was held at knifepoint during a 20-minute mugging and forced to transfer a huge sum of cryptocurrency and cash.

Nazi terror weapon unearthed in cornfield

Nazi terror weapon unearthed in cornfield

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Second World War V2 rocket which blew up after travelling to the county at 3,000mph.

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New head's school gate uniform checks and mobile ban

New head's school gate uniform checks and mobile ban

The new principal at a 'troubled' secondary school explains why he has introduced uniform checks and cracked down on mobiles.

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Secret Drinker at the super-sized pub in the middle of nowhere

Secret Drinker at the super-sized pub in the middle of nowhere

Is bigger always better? Our pub spy heads along Kent's leafy lanes to find out.

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The real and made-up parts of Kent in Richard Osman's books

The real and made-up parts of Kent in Richard Osman's books

As Richard Osman's second bestselling whodunnit hits the shelves, we take a look at where in Kent he has set them - and which places are fictional.

Do we all need to ‘grow up’ about climate change?

Do we all need to ‘grow up’ about climate change?

On today's episode of The Lowdown we talk about climate change - what's happening and what can be done?

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Fury as charity box stolen from dog salon

Fury as charity box stolen from dog salon

A dog grooming salon is counting the cost of a break-in after bricks were hurled through a window and a charity box stolen.

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RuPaul Drag Race star reveals all

RuPaul Drag Race star reveals all

A drag queen competing to become Britain's best has spoken about growing up in the county ahead of the third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

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Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

Backlash brewing over port redevelopment plans

A rebel group of councillors have joined a growing opposition to the controversial redevelopment putting the future of more than 800 jobs at risk.

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Panto launch marks huge change in theatre's fortunes

Panto launch marks huge change in theatre's fortunes

A theatre that's future was thrown into doubt in 2020 is preparing for its biggest Christmas yet with its panto launch - but with no big name stars.

Trains disrupted due to 'incident' at station

Trains disrupted due to 'incident' at station

Police have escorted a person off the tracks near a town centre railway station, causing rush-hour delays for commuters.

Heroic officers ran onto M20 to try to save dad's life

Heroic officers ran onto M20 to try to save dad's life

Two officers who ran onto the M20 to try to save a father of three have been praised for their bravery.

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Service station runs out of fuel

Service station runs out of fuel

A BP service station has closed its gas pumps, as the company blames supply chain problems.

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Lorry strikes railway bridge

Lorry strikes railway bridge

Train services have been disrupted after a lorry hit a railway bridge earlier this afternoon.

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Suspected grenade led to bomb disposal team callout

Suspected grenade led to bomb disposal team callout

Homes and shops were evacuated after a replica grenade was found, it has been confirmed.

Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

Scammers posing as bailiffs prompts warning

Fraudsters pretending to be from the courts service are attempting to scam people out of money they're told they owe, say government officials.

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Taxi driver ploughed into cyclist at 60mph

Taxi driver ploughed into cyclist at 60mph

A cabbie has been jailed after trying to hide the fact he had been on his phone when he smashed into a bike rider.

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Taxi driver arrested over Vietnamese people smuggling

Taxi driver arrested over Vietnamese people smuggling

A taxi driver has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the smuggling of Vietnamese people into the UK in the back of lorries.

Vigil for murdered teacher to be held

Vigil for murdered teacher to be held

The organiser of a Kent vigil in memory of teacher Sabina Nessa is frustrated her murder has not received more media coverage.

Driver jailed after killing motorcyclist in crash

Driver jailed after killing motorcyclist in crash

A man who admitted killing a motorcyclist while driving dangerously has been locked up.

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Covid patient out of hospital after 248 days

Covid patient out of hospital after 248 days

A 49-year-old carer who has spent more than eight months in hospital battling Covid-19 has finally been discharged.

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Dozens of dead sharks, fish and rays strewn across beach

Dozens of dead sharks, fish and rays strewn across beach

Beach-goers were shocked to discover dozens of dead sea creatures strewn across a seafront this morning.

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Kent care home guided Help writers

Kent care home guided Help writers

A care home which lost 10 residents to Covid-19 helped provide an 'honest picture' of the pandemic for new Jodie Comer drama, Help.

Kent Bake Off star says show was 'an experience I won’t forget'

Kent Bake Off star says show was 'an experience I won’t forget'

A contestant from Kent who became the first to leave the latest series of The Great British Bake Off talks of his time on the show.

Road clears after motorbike crash blocks A2

Road clears after motorbike crash blocks A2

There were long queues on the A2 after a crash between a motorbike and a car.

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£15m sale of Kent castle falls through

£15m sale of Kent castle falls through

A mystery buyer has pulled out of the sale of the county's most impressive country home.

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'Experienced with bombs? We need you.'

'Experienced with bombs? We need you.'

Companies are being asked if they would have the know-how to assess the bombs on board a sunken liberty ship.

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Is Kent ready to go contactless?

Is Kent ready to go contactless?

What would happen if we did away with 'real' money? We investigate by taking a trip down one high street in the county.

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