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First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

First look inside 'shipping container' hotel

Take a first look inside a newly-opened 'shipping container' hotel.

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Fury as electric scooters left strewn across pavements

Fury as electric scooters left strewn across pavements

There are calls for docking bays to be installed for controversial e scooters as pictures show them being left dumped across paths.

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'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

'He headbutted me so hard my lip was hanging off'

A man is accused of stabbing a rival with a rusty blade and headbutting him so hard his "lip was hanging off".

Snail found in Sainsbury's grapes

Snail found in Sainsbury's grapes

A shopper has called for tighter controls after finding a snail in a pack of supermarket grapes.

'They're playing with my son's life'

'They're playing with my son's life'

An anxious mum says a delivery firm has failed to bring vital supplies of specialist milk to her son - who suffers from a rare disease.

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Crash between lorry and car causes delays

Crash between lorry and car causes delays

A crash between a lorry and a car on the M20 leads to two lanes being closed resulting in delays for motorists.

Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

An air ambulance helicopter is reported to have landed in a park as paramedics were seen leaving a property nearby.

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Relief road plans at last given go-ahead

Controversial plans for a £30 million relief road have now been given the full seal of approval, just in time to make use of a government cashpot.

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M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

M20 reopens after traffic held for incident

Traffic was held on the M20 following a serious incident which forced the closure of a 2.5-mile stretch.

Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

Live: Will more of Kent be in poverty by winter?

Join us for today's live-streamed episode of The Lowdown, where we'll discuss whether fuel and food poverty could increase in the coming months.

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Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

Kent bus drivers could strike over pay amid staff shortages

Hundreds of Stagecoach bus drivers across Kent could strike over pay at the same time as services are being cancelled because of staff shortages.

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Man 'tried to hit woman then spat at her'

Man 'tried to hit woman then spat at her'

Police are searching for a man who reportedly tried to hit a woman before spitting at her.

Woman forced to stay in care home 'lost valuable time with partner'

Woman forced to stay in care home 'lost valuable time with partner'

A couple lost valuable time together after Kent County Council placed one partner in a care home against her wishes, a watchdog has found.

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Man missing for 19 days reportedly seen near allotments

Man missing for 19 days reportedly seen near allotments

Police are investigating a reported sighting of an artist who has been missing for 19 days.

'It has just gone insane, everyone wants to do something'

'It has just gone insane, everyone wants to do something'

A fundraising walk will take place in aid of a mum diagnosed with terminal cancer after more than £170,000 was raised to help access treatment abroad.

Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

Posties banned from parking at town centre sorting office

Royal Mail staff have been told they can no longer park their cars at a town centre sorting office due to safety concerns.

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Historian Starkey in Q&A talk

Historian Starkey in Q&A talk

Dr David Starkey will answer questions from an audience when he visits a Kent town church later in the autumn.

Man left with facial injuries after park attack

Man left with facial injuries after park attack

Detectives have released CCTV images after a man was followed into a park and punched and kicked by a three men.

Brands Hatch launches search for new circuit manager

Brands Hatch launches search for new circuit manager

Bosses at Brands Hatch are looking for a new circuit manager - 13 years since the "demanding but rewarding" position was last open.

Hungry caterpillars devour entire hedge

Hungry caterpillars devour entire hedge

Asian Box moth caterpillars are running riot in Kent and destroying hedges and plants.

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Shop worker assaulted at convenience store

Shop worker assaulted at convenience store

Police would like to identify two people after reports groceries were stolen and a shop worker was assaulted.

Five Afghan families to be welcomed by council

Five Afghan families to be welcomed by council

A council has confirmed it will be providing homes for five families who have fled Afghanistan following the Taliban take over.

The roadworks in September you need to know about

The roadworks in September you need to know about

Several major roadwork schemes are taking place this month - here's everything you need to know.

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Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

Royal Mint unveils new 50p Winnie the Pooh coin worth £1,000

A new 50p collectable coin featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends has been unveiled by The Royal Mint, including one with a very hefty price tag.

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Police use Taser during fight outside nightclub

Police use Taser during fight outside nightclub

A fight outside a nightclub led to the arrest of three men, with one being charged with carrying an offensive weapon.

'Loving and energetic' boy, 2, dies after four-car crash

'Loving and energetic' boy, 2, dies after four-car crash

A two-year-old boy who was seriously injured in a multi-car crash on a busy road which killed his dad, has died in hospital.

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20 things adults miss most about school days

20 things adults miss most about school days

From conker competitions and skipping to school milk and pink custard - these are the things we hold dear about our time in school.

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Train services ready for surge in demand

Train services ready for surge in demand

As people head back to the office, Kent's rail bosses have revealed their predictions of passenger numbers and the safety steps still in place.

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Reopening date revealed for popular venue

Reopening date revealed for popular venue

A brasserie which was forced to close due to staff shortages has announced when it will reopen.

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Sky internet down across Kent

Sky internet down across Kent

Thousands of people across Kent have been unable to use their internet or make phone calls overnight.

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