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‘These lads went to work and didn’t come home again’

‘These lads went to work and didn’t come home again’

An appeal has been launched to help fund a permanent memorial for five men who lost their lives at sea following a tugboat accident 70 years ago.

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Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

Town mourns loss of man who sold bikes to generations

A shop owner who helped provide and repair bicycles for generations of families in his hometown has died.

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‘We thought it was growing pains - but it turns out we both have life-changing condition’

‘We thought it was growing pains - but it turns out we both have life-changing condition’

Two sisters were forced to give up on their dream careers after years of suffering from debilitating joint pain and thinking it was normal.

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Euros lay-in for schoolchildren

Euros lay-in for schoolchildren

A number of schools across the county have told parents children can arrive late if they stay up to watch England’s Euro 2024 final clash.

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Teen detained as police say gurdwara attack likely not ‘terrorism-related’

Teen detained as police say gurdwara attack likely not ‘terrorism-related’

A teenager accused of attacking two women at a place of worship has been detained for mental health assessment.

Lengthy tailbacks at Dartford Crossing

Lengthy tailbacks at Dartford Crossing

Reports of a broken-down vehicle have led to miles-long tailbacks at the Dartford Crossing.

Travel chaos amid two-hour delays at tunnel

Travel chaos amid two-hour delays at tunnel

People heading to the Continent from Kent this weekend are experiencing delays today.

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Rail station reopens after ‘emergency incident’

Rail station reopens after ‘emergency incident’

A railway station has fully reopened after being forced to close earlier following an emergency incident.

Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

A top food critic whose last trip to Kent left her unimpressed falls head over heels for a new Kent restaurant.

War vet ‘hounded for months’ by gas company after meter reading mishap

War vet ‘hounded for months’ by gas company after meter reading mishap

An ex-member of the armed forces says he was continually “chased” by British Gas to pay an inaccurate bill.

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‘I got punched by Sir Geoff Hurst’

‘I got punched by Sir Geoff Hurst’

Our columnist recalls getting bashed by a 1966 World Cup hero and a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson in Kent.

Man brandished BB gun and shouted: ‘I’m going to shoot someone’

Man brandished BB gun and shouted: ‘I’m going to shoot someone’

Armed police were called after a man brandished a BB gun along a seafront and started shouting that he would shoot someone.

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‘Why do you keep throwing a dog poo bag outside my house?’

‘Why do you keep throwing a dog poo bag outside my house?’

A woman who was caught on camera dumping a bag of dog poo in the road on repeated occasions has been urged to “put it in the bin”.

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Kit, 5, to donate long locks after dad’s cancer diagnosis

Kit, 5, to donate long locks after dad’s cancer diagnosis

The family of a dad with terminal cancer are making memories while raising money for others devastated by the disease.

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Bid for huge bike factory faces more delays due to ‘weak economic climate’

Bid for huge bike factory faces more delays due to ‘weak economic climate’

Ambitious plans for a multimillion-pound bike factory are set to be deferred by two years because of the “weak economic climate”, bosses say.

Video inside Kent's priciest flats reveals exactly what you get for your money

Video inside Kent's priciest flats reveals exactly what you get for your money

Stunning views and a gold lift that takes you directly to your hallway are all part of the deal at a swanky coastline apartment block.

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Pub bosses defend decision to hike drink prices for England game

Pub bosses defend decision to hike drink prices for England game

Pub bosses have defended their decision to up prices for England games during the Euros – despite customers hitting back.

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Huge carpet firm set to enter administration

Huge carpet firm set to enter administration

The collapse of a troubled carpet firm could see the loss of 1,800 jobs and 272 stores across the UK.

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Port set for ‘exceptionally busy’ summer amid Olympics traffic surge

Port set for ‘exceptionally busy’ summer amid Olympics traffic surge

Port of Dover bosses are warning of an “exceptionally busy” summer, with cross-Channel traffic set to increase by almost a third.

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Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Police probe after ‘man’s ashes’ stolen from car

Officers are appealing for information after a man’s ashes were reportedly stolen from a car.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after human remains found at property

The family of a missing man have been informed after human remains were found at a property and a woman was arrested on suspicion of murder.

‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

‘Flying ant day’ warning as millions of insects set to fill the skies

The wet, windy, humid conditions may create the ideal conditions for ‘flying ant day’ with the natural phenomenon thought to be around the corner.

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Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

Community in ‘state of shock’ after two women hurt in ‘gurdwara murder bid’

A community has been left in a “state of shock” following an alleged attempted murder at a place of worship.

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

NHS trusts across Kent and Medway paid out £76 million in negligence claims for maternity failings over the last five years, new figures show.

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‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

After the Conservatives’ bruising defeat, Melissa Todd outlines her hopes for the new government - and what the rise of Reform could mean in future.

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Four die in English Channel crossing

Four die in English Channel crossing

Four people have drowned after their boat capsized while trying to cross the Channel, the French coastguard has confirmed.

Cocktail bar’s bid to stay open until 4am on Mondays branded ‘completely unreasonable’

Cocktail bar’s bid to stay open until 4am on Mondays branded ‘completely unreasonable’

A town centre bar which relies “solely on the weekend” has been refused permission to stay open longer on a Sunday amid an ongoing noise row.

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Family days out for your summer calendar

Family days out for your summer calendar

From food and music festivals to mystery trails and jousting tournaments, we’ve got all the need-to-know dates for the summer holidays.

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‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

‘I booked £8k family holiday - then passport office told me I’m not British’

A mum-of-three booked an £8,000 holiday for her young family – only to have her bid for a passport denied by officials claiming she was not British

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‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

‘I shouldn’t have to wear gloves and a blanket in my own home’

A married couple who are living in a home which has had problems with cold and damp say their living conditions are “horrible”.

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