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Carrier bag cost could rise

Carrier bag cost could rise

Shoppers could be charged 50p for carrier bags in a bid to end single-use plastic.

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Fire damaged pub to close 'until further notice'

Fire damaged pub to close 'until further notice'

A pub and hotel will stay closed for longer than expected after fire triggered by a tumble dryer caused significant damage.

My day at the county's biggest Pride festival

My day at the county's biggest Pride festival

A festival of acceptance for all - we review the biggest Pride in Kent.

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3,000 cannabis plants found in disused nightclub

3,000 cannabis plants found in disused nightclub

Thousands of cannabis plants have been discovered in a former nightclub following a police raid.

100-year-old social club saved from closure

100-year-old social club saved from closure

A century old social club that was threatened with closure as its debts soared has been saved.

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Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid?

Could the tone of your voice or way you cough suggest you've got Covid?

Talking and coughing sounds are being collected by NHS scientists investigating whether they may indicate someone has caught Covid-19.

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'Quirky' green glamping site gets economy bosses backing

'Quirky' green glamping site gets economy bosses backing

Plans to extend the season of a camp site with luxury glamping have got the backing of economy and tourism chiefs.

‘She took thousands from my firm and even the petty cash tin’

‘She took thousands from my firm and even the petty cash tin’

A thieving woman set out to “destroy” a Kent publishing company, where she worked, by pilfering thousands of pounds.

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Cute fox cub stranded on seaweed saved

Cute fox cub stranded on seaweed saved

A young fox clinging for life on a pile of slippery seaweed was rescued by fire crews before the rising tide came in.

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How to watch Emma Raducanu's historic US Open final for free

How to watch Emma Raducanu's historic US Open final for free

A last-minute broadcast deal means millions of people can now tune in to watch Bromley's Emma Raducanu in tonight's US Open final.

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Boy, 14, questioned over abusive messages to footballer

Boy, 14, questioned over abusive messages to footballer

Police have interviewed a Kent teenager after a Championship team midfielder reported receiving racially abusive messages following a match defeat.

Sprawling 330-home development named best in UK

Sprawling 330-home development named best in UK

A Kent housing development which is currently partway through construction has been crowned the best in the UK.

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Anti-vax protest at Bluewater

Anti-vax protest at Bluewater

Security staff are making checks at a shopping centre after anti-vaxxers began demonstrating outside a Boots store.

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Mum's shock as mystery pills fall out of Amazon parcel

Mum's shock as mystery pills fall out of Amazon parcel

A mum had to spring into action when her two-year-old daughter made a grab for pills mistakenly included in a delivery.

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Thousands fill city for vibrant Pride celebrations

Thousands fill city for vibrant Pride celebrations

Rainbow-clad revellers have been enjoying the county's biggest celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

A2 closure leaves drivers stuck in 'extremely heavy traffic'

A2 closure leaves drivers stuck in 'extremely heavy traffic'

Drivers should expect lengthy delays to their journeys due to big queues brought about by the closure of the A2.

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Man left injured after attack in nightclub toilets

Man left injured after attack in nightclub toilets

Police want to identify two men after a fracas in a nightclub left a man in his 20s needing hospital treatment for serious injuries.

Pub closed after fire starts in tumble dryer

Pub closed after fire starts in tumble dryer

A popular pub and hotel has been forced to close after four fire engines spent the night tackling a blaze caused by an electrical fault.

Bikers suffer serious injuries in estate collision

Bikers suffer serious injuries in estate collision

Two men were rushed to hospital last night following a collision on one of the county's biggest trading estates.

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Body found after major search

Body found after major search

The body of a missing woman has been found following a seafront search involving boats and a helicopter.

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Dementia couple's carer raided bank account

Dementia couple's carer raided bank account

A devious carer who preyed on a vulnerable couple has walked from a court despite admitting taking thousands of pounds from them.

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'Dummy' planning decision error happened before

'Dummy' planning decision error happened before

A council left red-faced after a junior official accidentally published 'dummy' planning decisions has suffered a similar error before.

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Plans for 145 homes set to be thrown out at crunch meeting

Plans for 145 homes set to be thrown out at crunch meeting

Developers behind plans for new homes say they remain committed to the scheme despite a recommendation to refuse permission for the project.

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Redundant worker starts Scooter clothing stall

Redundant worker starts Scooter clothing stall

A gran who lost her job during lockdown has started a stall specialising in scooter clothing.

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The untold story of the newlywed from Kent killed in 9/11 attacks

The untold story of the newlywed from Kent killed in 9/11 attacks

The family of a Kent man killed on 9/11 have spoken of the tragedy that turned their world upside down.

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Tragic hairdresser lost control of car on wet A2

Tragic hairdresser lost control of car on wet A2

A popular hairdresser died in a tragic car crash on the A2 after losing control of a Citroen with a badly worn tyre.

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Man with weed sticker fails drug test

Man with weed sticker fails drug test

A man with a cannabis sticker on his van failed a roadside drug test.

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Calls for Transport for London style scheme in Kent

Calls for Transport for London style scheme in Kent

An oyster card and more joined up services are wanted by a councillor who is calling for a Transport for London style system in Kent.

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'Boris seems to have more fixes on his plate than Bob the Builder'

'Boris seems to have more fixes on his plate than Bob the Builder'

With the problem of social care reforms chief on the agenda the Prime Minister said there was whole load of things needed fixing.

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Veteran charities join forces to combat post lockdown loneliness

Veteran charities join forces to combat post lockdown loneliness

After more than a year of isolation, the Armed Forces community gathered for a drive-in concert and barbecue which was enjoyed by veterans.

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