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Could £1m facelift spell end for city's market?

Could £1m facelift spell end for city's market?

A 'tired and dated' city shopping thoroughfare is to get a £1 million makeover – but there are fears for its wider impact.

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Five ways Kent is changing the world

Five ways Kent is changing the world

From life-saving drug discovery to 6G technology, our county has its fair share of people striving to make the planet a better place.

How to stream a summer of top TV

How to stream a summer of top TV

From new blockbuster movies to much-talked about shows and documentaries, streaming services have some exciting plans for viewers.

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It's Binday Bingo! Residents brand collections 'disgrace'

It's Binday Bingo! Residents brand collections 'disgrace'

Red-faced council officials have apologised over chaos caused by a change in bin collection days, with residents calling the debacle "binday bingo".

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Three Kent roads 'most dangerous' in UK

Three Kent roads 'most dangerous' in UK

Kent is home to three of the top 10 most dangerous rural roads in the country, new figures have revealed.

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'Tommy would have been so proud'

'Tommy would have been so proud'

An organisation set up by a mum dedicated to helping people struggling with their mental health after her son took his life has reached a milestone.

Police catch pig on the run

Police catch pig on the run

An escapee pig running loose in the fields prompted a police chase to recapture the troublesome hog.

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Two injured in multi-car crash

Two injured in multi-car crash

A multi-vehicle crash on a Kent road has left two people injured and caused heavy delays.

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Bum deal! Drug runner had crack cocaine between his buttocks

Bum deal! Drug runner had crack cocaine between his buttocks

A drug runner who stuffed crack cocaine between his buttocks and brashly dealt in front of officers has been jailed.

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Search for stranger who helped buy shopping

Search for stranger who helped buy shopping

Joe Major is searching for a lady who paid for his items after he realised his £10 note didn't cover all his shopping.

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'Lockdown forced me to adapt - now my business is stronger than ever'

'Lockdown forced me to adapt - now my business is stronger than ever'

While many businesses were hit hard by lockdown, a driving dog salon, HR company, craft shop and others have found ways to grow in hard times.

Body found in harbour is missing student

Body found in harbour is missing student

The death of a missing student has led to tributes to a young man described as having 'extraordinary promise and great personal charm'.

Cause of house explosion revealed

Cause of house explosion revealed

The cause of an explosion that injured seven people has been revealed.

Armed police spotted near pub

Armed police spotted near pub

Videos have emerged of armed officers in a road which is now taped off by police.

Landlord's bid for outdoor bar rejected

Landlord's bid for outdoor bar rejected

A pub landlord has had his bid for an outdoor bar denied following a number of complaints about noise and parking.

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Microchipping of cats could become law

Microchipping of cats could become law

Cat owners may be forced to mircrochip their pets or face a fine, under proposals set out by the government in today's Queen's Speech.

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Reconstruction shows Julia's last moments

Reconstruction shows Julia's last moments

The Jack Russell found at Julia James' side when she was discovered dead has taken part in a reconstruction of her final moments.

Record producer in penthouse gun drama 'heard voices'

Record producer in penthouse gun drama 'heard voices'

A court has been told how a record producer accused of various gun charges after multiple shots were fired from his penthouse balcony "heard voices".

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

A new study has revealed thousands of school age children have been identified as obese in the county.

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What to do if you find a baby bird this spring

What to do if you find a baby bird this spring

Fresh advice on what to do if you find a baby bird has been issued by the RSPCA as it prepares for an increase in calls during the breeding season.

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'We may never win fight against drug gangs'

'We may never win fight against drug gangs'

A police officer on the frontline of the fight against drug gangs in Kent says the number of dealers on the streets means it may never be won.

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Watch thief drag safe from football stadium

Watch thief drag safe from football stadium

A hapless thief who dressed in football gear before raiding a stadium was tracked after cops traced drag marks from the safe he stole to his home.

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Fears staycationers will be greeted by 'eyesore' of caravans

Fears staycationers will be greeted by 'eyesore' of caravans

Residents fear staycationers will be greeted by an "eyesore" of caravans and white vans parked at a seaside beauty spot since the first lockdown.

Julia James murder suspect appears in court

Julia James murder suspect appears in court

A 21-year-old man accused of murdering a PCSO has appeared before magistrates.

Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Bully Jack Locke has been jailed for a string of attacks on his girlfriend including wrapping her in a duvet and setting light to it.

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Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Vaccine passport on NHS app from Monday

Holidaymakers will be able to use the NHS app to prove they have been fully inoculated against Covid 19 from Monday - this is how to use it.

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'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

'Don't pass on your pain to your loved ones, you're not alone'

A footballer has shared his story and battle with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD following the death of his brother in 2017.

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Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

Kent's biggest news stories of the 1980s

From IRA bombs to ferry disasters, a Papal visit and shots fired at the Queen, Kent was at the heart of some of the 1980s' biggest stories.

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Landlord and villagers clash over outside bar plan

Landlord and villagers clash over outside bar plan

Plans for an outside bar in a village pub's new "Mediterranean-style" garden have divided opinion.

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Rooms with a view for £800k

Rooms with a view for £800k

House hunters can take in the sea air with these high-spec two & three-bedroom new homes by the coast - but the price tag could take your breath away.

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