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New restaurant owner wants Sheppey's first Michelin star

New restaurant owner wants Sheppey's first Michelin star

A new fine dining restaurant is set to open later this month, with the owner setting his sights on the Isle of Sheppey's first Michelin star.

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Father bitten by 'toy' snake

Father bitten by 'toy' snake

A man has told how he was bitten by a snake in his back garden - after mistaking it for a children's toy.

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Missing Carl is found

Missing Carl is found

Police who appealed for help to find a 6ft 8in tall man who had gone missing from his home say he has been safely found.

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Overheated laptop blamed for fire

Overheated laptop blamed for fire

Fire crews are reminding people to unplug electrical items after an overheated laptop sparked a fire at a family home.

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Hunting down the Nazi terror weapons

Hunting down the Nazi terror weapons

Archaeologists start work tomorrow to excavate the site of a V2 rocket from the Second World War.

The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

Historic sites from across Kent have been seen in the latest series of Netflix comedy Sex Education.

Flood warning as heavy rain forecast

Flood warning as heavy rain forecast

Heavy rain in Kent today could cause flooding and travel disruption, as a weather warning remains in place.

'She was stealing from day one on the job'

'She was stealing from day one on the job'

A Kent publisher whose rogue office manager stole £27,000 from the company was doing it from her first day on the job, he claims.

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The rise and fall of Kent's innovative prison

The rise and fall of Kent's innovative prison

It was the "innovative prison" which "transformed lives", but in 2019 it closed for good - we chart the rise and fall of Blantyre House.

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Was it worth £50k in debt to be lectured online?

Was it worth £50k in debt to be lectured online?

As freshers week begins university students across the county have expressed their feelings about debt, hardships and studying through lockdown.

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Woman threw glass at teen in drunken caravan park wheelchair row

Woman threw glass at teen in drunken caravan park wheelchair row

A woman who turned to drink during lockdown hurled a glass at a teenager during a drunken row at a birthday party.

Police appeal after biker seriously injured

Police appeal after biker seriously injured

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed a crash in which a motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries.

Speaker intervenes after MP pulls out of conference

Speaker intervenes after MP pulls out of conference

The Speaker of the House of Commons has spoken out about politicians' security after a Kent MP said online threats will mean she misses a conference.

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Police crackdown on anti-social drivers

Police crackdown on anti-social drivers

Officers have dished out multiple warnings for anti-social driving, including revving their engines, wheel spinning and blocking roundabouts.

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Castle Concerts second night in pictures

Castle Concerts second night in pictures

The second night of the return of the Rochester Castle Concertsb was dedicated to soul music. We take a look at the night in pictures:

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'Long delays' on M25 after accident

'Long delays' on M25 after accident

Two of three lanes on the M25 have been shut following an accident.

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Missing teenager found

Missing teenager found

A 17-year-old girl reported missing has now been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

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Covid booster jabs 'go live'

Covid booster jabs 'go live'

Coronavirus booster jabs are now being rolled out for more than one million Kent residents.

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M20 fully reopens seven hours after crash

M20 fully reopens seven hours after crash

A motorway has fully reopened after an earlier accident between a lorry and a car led to one lane being closed.

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Car ploughs into telegraph pole

Car ploughs into telegraph pole

Part of a town centre road is closed in both directions after a car crashed into a telegraph pole.

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Abandoned spaniel left in 'terrible' condition may lose sight

Abandoned spaniel left in 'terrible' condition may lose sight

The RSPCA want to find out who neglected and then abandoned a King Charles spaniel who was found in a terrible condition.

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Driver arrested after motorway crash

Driver arrested after motorway crash

A motorist hit the central reservation of the M2 and has been taken into custody by police on suspicion of drink-driving.

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Inmate died after staff failed to detail mental health needs

Inmate died after staff failed to detail mental health needs

An inqust has found a prisoner died after staff failed to record his mental health needs.

From Ann Widdecombe to Len Goodman: Kent's links to Strictly

From Ann Widdecombe to Len Goodman: Kent's links to Strictly

With stars preparing to compete for the Strictly Come Dancing glitter ball trophy, we took a step back through time to recap the show's Kent links.

'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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