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'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

An apology has been issued to another applicant caught up in a planning blunder which has seen test decisions published and become legally binding.

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Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Traffic backed up for miles on a key route through Kent after a crash that destroyed a caravan.

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Man stabbed in town centre newsagents

Man stabbed in town centre newsagents

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a convenience store in the early hours of the morning.

Crash driver jailed after leaving women inside burning car

Crash driver jailed after leaving women inside burning car

A driver who ran off and left two of his passengers behind in a burning wreckage of the car after a crash has been jailed and banned from driving.

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'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

Pro-asylum seeker groups have angrily condemned the Home Secretary's plans to turn back refugee dinghies at sea.

'It's been 26 days but I'm not giving up hope'

'It's been 26 days but I'm not giving up hope'

The family of a talented artist and musician who has been missing for 26 days say they are not giving up hope he will be found safe.

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'It's not going to save Christmas'

'It's not going to save Christmas'

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert in the county warns it may be too little, too late.

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Survey on future of 14th century landmark opens

Survey on future of 14th century landmark opens

A consultation asking residents for their views on the future use of a 700-year-old building has opened.

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Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Children aged just four and five will now be able to join the Scout Association as it launches its first new group for 35 years.

Teacher shortlisted for million-dollar award

Teacher shortlisted for million-dollar award

A Kent teacher is among the final 50 from across the globe competing for the accolade of best teacher in the world.

Cow stuck on M25 causes traffic chaos

Cow stuck on M25 causes traffic chaos

Traffic on the M25 wasn't moo-ving as officers dealt with a stray cow which had made its way onto the road.

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Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

A care provider has been heavily criticised for a second time by an ombudsman, after it failed to act on complaints about a woman's care.

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Capacity crowds expected for Castle Concerts return

Capacity crowds expected for Castle Concerts return

Castle Concert event organisers have spoken of their excitement at welcoming crowds back next week.

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Family's tribute to barman who took own life on bridge

Family's tribute to barman who took own life on bridge

The death of a popular barman who tragically took his own life has torn a hole through a Kent town, family members say.

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'We shouldn't have to worry about getting a ticket at home'

'We shouldn't have to worry about getting a ticket at home'

Residents on an estate say they are thinking of moving over draconian new parking rules, branded “outrageous” and “disgraceful” by politicians.

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We've finally opened our mystery box!

We've finally opened our mystery box!

So, with scissors and plenty of hand sanitiser at the ready we cracked open the mystery parcel.

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'Wotsits on a burger? It was the best I'd had in years!'

'Wotsits on a burger? It was the best I'd had in years!'

We tried out the Donnie J Trump at Kent's newest burger joint and were left covered in sauce.

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'We will turn asylum seeker boats back'

'We will turn asylum seeker boats back'

Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the use of 'pushback' tactics to prevent asylum seekers reaching Kent from France.

'Public expect results over channel crossings'

'Public expect results over channel crossings'

Priti Patel has told her French counterpart that the British public "expect results" over channel crossings.

National Insurance hike approved by MPs

National Insurance hike approved by MPs

MPs have voted to approve the Prime Minister's proposals to raise taxes in a controversial move to fund social care reform.

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'Poisonous caterpillar was eating my roses!'

'Poisonous caterpillar was eating my roses!'

A gardener was shocked to find a poisonous caterpillar munching on his roses.

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Health supplements - everything you need to know

Health supplements - everything you need to know

On today's episode of The Lowdown we talk about health supplements and vitamins - and whether we should all be taking them.

Thunderstorms forecast as 'mini-heatwave' draws to a close

Thunderstorms forecast as 'mini-heatwave' draws to a close

Thunderstorms and heavy showers are set to roll on in bringing an abrupt end to the county's mini-heatwave.

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Man accused of biting officer's arm

Man accused of biting officer's arm

A man was arrested after allegedly refusing to be searched and then apparently biting a police officer on-board a train.

Scandal-hit hospital trust's chief to step down

Scandal-hit hospital trust's chief to step down

The chief executive of a controversy-hit hospital's trust is to step down next spring.

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Search for missing girl, 15, after contact with 'older man'

Search for missing girl, 15, after contact with 'older man'

Detectives are appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of a high risk teen thought to be in the company of an older man.

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Babies and children among asylum seekers making crossing

Babies and children among asylum seekers making crossing

Babies and children have been among asylum seekers making the crossing to Dover today.

Woman assaulted at anti-vaxxer protest near school

Woman assaulted at anti-vaxxer protest near school

Police were called after a woman was assaulted during an anti-vaxxer protest at a school this morning.

Boy, 14, lucky not to be paralysed after park wrench attack

Boy, 14, lucky not to be paralysed after park wrench attack

A mum's petition is calling for more security after doctors said her teenage son was lucky not to have been paralysed in park attack.

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One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse harmed each day over summer, says the RSPCA

One horse or pony is harmed deliberately on average each day during the summer months, according to the latest cruelty figures released by the RSPCA.

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