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'It's a theatre not a nightclub for drunk and rowdy bullies'

'It's a theatre not a nightclub for drunk and rowdy bullies'

Rowdy theatre-goers have been branded 'bullies' for flouting rules and verbally abusing staff during two recent performances at a major Kent venue.

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'Mystery condition makes me shed skin like snake'

'Mystery condition makes me shed skin like snake'

An engineer fears he may be forced into early retirement after contracting a skin condition on his leg which doctors have been unable to diagnose.

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The RAF gunner-turned-security guard forced to retire at 93

The RAF gunner-turned-security guard forced to retire at 93

A former air gunner, firefighter, police officer and pub landlord has spoken of his extraordinary life after turning 100.

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Tragedy as England hopeful, 16, left unable to walk

Tragedy as England hopeful, 16, left unable to walk

An aspiring sports star with dreams of playing for England must learn to walk again after suffering two massive seizures.

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'I’ve been involved with more than 40,000 funerals'

'I’ve been involved with more than 40,000 funerals'

Praise for town's funeral director after she is recognised for 30 years of service to the bereaved.

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MP 'sick to death' of council

MP 'sick to death' of council

A Kent MP says she is "sick to death" with poor consultation from one council in the county as work begins on a new traffic scheme.

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Further 174 people cross Channel in small boats

Further 174 people cross Channel in small boats

Asylum seekers continue to arrive on the coast as a further six separate events today saw UK authorities intercept crossings.

Truss and Raab tussle for Chevening

Truss and Raab tussle for Chevening

Dominic Raab and Liz Truss have staked rival claims to the palatial Kent estate Chevening following Boris Johnson's reshuffle.

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Ferry firm predicts booking surge after PCR test rule changes

Ferry firm predicts booking surge after PCR test rule changes

A firm which operates ferries between Dover and France expects increased demand after the government announced relaxed travel rules.

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Nightclub temporarily closed following disturbances

Nightclub temporarily closed following disturbances

A nightclub in Kent has been closed temporarily after disturbances in which people were assaulted and an officer was punched.

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Churchill's hidden loo revealed in Netflix series

Churchill's hidden loo revealed in Netflix series

A secret bathroom inside Winston Churchill's Chartwell home in Kent has been featured on Netflix.

'Docks development must not come at cost of Medway Towns' economy'

'Docks development must not come at cost of Medway Towns' economy'

A government minister has hinted threats of closing a working port for redevelopment may not be approved if it is found the local ecomony will suffer.

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School staff applaud 'Britain's strictest head' for culture change

School staff applaud 'Britain's strictest head' for culture change

A former head teacher dubbed 'Britain’s strictest' says he has been applauded by staff for culture changes he has already enforced at a Kent school.

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Castle gardens to reopen due to Indian summer

Castle gardens to reopen due to Indian summer

Unseasonably warm weather has prompted Chilham Castle to reopen its gardens from tomorrow.

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Seven-mile jams after lorry breaks down on Crossing

Seven-mile jams after lorry breaks down on Crossing

Drivers are facing seven-mile tailbacks after a lorry broke down on the Dartford Crossing.

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Police dog helps sniff out stolen cigarettes

Police dog helps sniff out stolen cigarettes

A German shepherd police dog helped recover stolen cigarettes and alcohol following a burglary at a supermarket.

Family forced to flee to McDonald's to escape chemical stink

Family forced to flee to McDonald's to escape chemical stink

Neighbours of a factory say they're forced to keep windows and doors closed due to the smell as officials promise to hire consultants to investigate.

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Hospital saves £13m because of Covid

Hospital saves £13m because of Covid

It has been revealed that one of the county's biggest hospital trusts has recorded a multi-million underspend because of its focus on tackling Covid.

Yellow rain warning for Kent on Sunday

Yellow rain warning for Kent on Sunday

Prepare for disruption this weekend as heavy downpours are predicted on Sunday.

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The best Kent towns to buy a seaside holiday home

The best Kent towns to buy a seaside holiday home

Three towns in the country have made it onto a list of the top UK destinations to buy a seaside holiday home.

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Robbers live stream police chase

Robbers live stream police chase

Watch the moment knife-point robbers live-streamed themselves being chased by police after they had robbed a victim of £20.

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'They should hang their heads in shame'

'They should hang their heads in shame'

Community groups sign open letter to government asking for u-turn on Universal Credit cut as thousands set to be plunged below poverty line.

Will the reshuffle lead to general election?

Will the reshuffle lead to general election?

Our political editor takes a look back at this week's Cabinet reshuffle and the possibility of a general election.

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Covid cases among children drop as schools return

Covid cases among children drop as schools return

Coronavirus cases among children in Kent have decreased by almost 20% in the first week of term, as the bubble system was ditched.

Man arrested for 'indecent exposure' near play park

Man arrested for 'indecent exposure' near play park

A man who was held down by onlookers has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at a park.

Tributes paid to cyclist, 19, killed in bin lorry crash

Tributes paid to cyclist, 19, killed in bin lorry crash

Floral tributes have appeared at the scene where a young man was killed in a crash involving a council refuse lorry.

Thousands without water after mains burst

Thousands without water after mains burst

Thousands of people have been left without running water after two mains burst in a Kent town.

E scooter trial massively scaled back after criminal damage

E scooter trial massively scaled back after criminal damage

A controversial e scooter scheme has been massively scaled back after a number of the vehicles were damaged.

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10 arrests on third day of M25 protests

10 arrests on third day of M25 protests

More arrests have been made after protesters blocked the M25 for the third day this week.

Four-vehicle crash shuts off busy road

Four-vehicle crash shuts off busy road

Traffic was left queuing near a busy roundabout after a crash blocked on side of a main road.

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