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AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

AR darts coming to historic market eyeing ‘foodie and gaming’ overhaul

The new operators of a historic market have announced it will launch augmented reality darts and a cocktail bar and deli as work inside continues.

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Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

Carer used pensioner’s card to spend £8k on clothes and takeaways

A pensioner only discovered his carer had spent £8,000 on his card when he received a letter from debt collectors.

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Fears countryside becoming ‘one big urban mess’ as new homes planned

Villagers fear the countryside will eventually become “one big urban mess” as plans for new homes were revealed.

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'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

'What it lacks in kerb appeal is made up for with five-star food’

We sent our reviewer to a tucked away side street restaurant after seeing it feature in a celebrity chef’s recent showcase on the town’s food scene.

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‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

‘You wouldn’t get this in Europe’: The harsh reality of cycling on Kent’s roads

From being hit by a swinging car door to getting dragged along by a car trailer, cyclists reveal the shocking reality of riding on Kent’s roads.

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Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Seaside visitors advised to stay away from popular beaches have now been given the green light to enter the water again.

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Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Council bosses say they are ‘assessing options’ to prevent unauthorised encampments after caravans returned to a town centre car park.

Missing man found after police appeal

Missing man found after police appeal

Police have confirmed a missing man has been found after appealing for help from the public.

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Film crews to descend on Kent to shoot hotly anticipated drama

Film crews to descend on Kent to shoot hotly anticipated drama

Film crews will descend on Kent to shoot a hotly anticipated dystopian television drama based on an acclaimed book.

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Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’

A radio host attempting to be an MP has come under fire after previous comments surfaced saying he “never liked the place” he is hoping to represent.

Town to get first 24-hour gym

Town to get first 24-hour gym

A town is set to get its first 24-hour gym this summer.

Van driver ‘dragged out and attacked by 20 motorcyclists’ at family leisure park

Van driver ‘dragged out and attacked by 20 motorcyclists’ at family leisure park

A 20-strong motorcycle group reportedly swarmed a van before dragging out the driver and repeatedly raining blows at a family leisure park.

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Month of overnight closures on Dartford Crossing

Drivers are being warned to plan ahead as a month of overnight road closures are announced on a busy river crossing between Kent and Essex.

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BMW left in stream after police chase

BMW left in stream after police chase

Pictures show a BMW left dumped in a protected stream following a police chase.

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

Decision on £9bn crossing delayed by general election

A decision on a planning application for a multi-billion pound tunnel which would connect Kent and Essex has been delayed by six months.

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Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

Suspect arrested after man reportedly raped in children’s playground

A suspect has been arrested and taken into custody after a man was allegedly raped in a play area.

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

Teen ‘chased off’ vandals with machete after grandparents’ home targeted

A teenager armed himself with a machete in a street after a window at his grandparents' home was deliberately smashed.

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Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

Abandoned bank hits market for £1.1 million

An abandoned bank has hit the market for more than £1 million – little more than a month after closing for good.

Semi-naked man spotted prowling in fields evades police

Semi-naked man spotted prowling in fields evades police

A police search for a half-naked man proved fruitless after he was reportedly seen prowling fields in a village.

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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Inside £500k flats renovated in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

Inside £500k flats renovated in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

Flats which have been sitting empty for a decade and targeted by vandals have been refurbished in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.

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Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

Hated contraflow on major route to finish on Saturday

Hated roadworks on a major route – which made journeys up to four times longer - are set to end eight weeks early this weekend.

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‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

‘We’ll keep her memory alive’: Family’s tribute to ‘beautiful’ schoolgirl on her 13th birthday

The family of a schoolgirl killed by a drug driver have pledged to “keep her memory alive” as they decorated her new memorial.

Hundreds without water after pipes burst

Hundreds without water after pipes burst

Hundreds have been left without water overnight after pipes burst – leaving the area’s main road closed and flooded.

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Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

The Conservative Party have named their candidate for a key battleground seat in Kent which polls suggest could swing to Labour.

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Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

A planning application has been officially submitted to transform a former secondary school built in the 1960s into hundreds of new homes.

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Construction industry confident of growth

Construction industry confident of growth

A survey of property companies in Kent reveal the vast majority expect to see turnover growth over the coming year.

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Winemaker sees sales soar

Winemaker sees sales soar

One of the county’s leading winemakers has reported strong growth in its sales after revealing its latest financial figures.

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Work to begin on college’s £11m green retrofit

Work to begin on college’s £11m green retrofit

A college undergoing a massive green energy drive says an £11m scheme should be completed within a year.

300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

The building of a controversial development in a village without a GP has been delayed due to fears for people's access to health care.

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