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Big plans for brewery after takeover

Big plans for brewery after takeover

A new management team plans investment into a brewery following completion of its takeover.

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High-speed dealer had crack in his pants

High-speed dealer had crack in his pants

A County Lines drug dealer commuted on high-speed trains to peddle his haul was found with crack cocaine in his underwear.

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Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

A decision on whether a 'highly valued' dog walking field can remain open has been postponed.

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Road reopens after gas leak

Road reopens after gas leak

Residents were left without power and more than a dozen homes had to be evacuated as emergency services dealt with a gas leak.

Van and a motorbike crash causes A2 tailbacks

Van and a motorbike crash causes A2 tailbacks

There were long delays on a major commuter route this morning after a van and a motorbike crashed.

Disney confirms vaccine policy for UK holidays

Disney confirms vaccine policy for UK holidays

All you need to know about Disney's new UK Magic at Sea holidays, which go on sale on Friday, including its Covid vaccination policy for over 18s.

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Kent's lost ferry crossings

Kent's lost ferry crossings

Once upon a time you could take a hovercraft, catamaran or a variety of ferries to the Continent - we take a look back at those we've lost.

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Next act starts in saga of historic theatre

Next act starts in saga of historic theatre

We take a look back at the ups and downs of a former theatre which has survived fire and been saved from demolition several times.

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Plans for shipping container harbourside restaurant submitted

Plans for shipping container harbourside restaurant submitted

Architects say re-purposed shipping containers will be perfect for creating a new restaurant at a harbour.

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Take a butchers at this historic home

Take a butchers at this historic home

You get a slice of Kentish history with this property which was a butchers shop run by the same family for more than a century. We take a look inside.

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Thugs glassed shopkeeper and spat in woman’s face

Thugs glassed shopkeeper and spat in woman’s face

A man armed with a saw spat in a woman's face, while another smashed a bottle over a shopkeeper's head, but both avoid jail time.

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Homes evacuated as emergency services deal with gas leak

Homes evacuated as emergency services deal with gas leak

A road has been closed and homes have been evacuated after police and fire crews were called to a gas leak.

Police to 'increase presence' at hospital after demo threat

Police to 'increase presence' at hospital after demo threat

People have been told they may see more police at a hospital after officers were made aware of threats of a demonstration.

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Man bailed in M20 police chase probe

Man bailed in M20 police chase probe

A suspect has been bailed after bomb disposal teams were called to the M20 yesterday.

Man charged with murder appears in court

Man charged with murder appears in court

A man charged with murdering a scooter enthusiast in a supermarket car park has appeared in court.

Dramatic video released of 124mph police chase of drink-driver

Dramatic video released of 124mph police chase of drink-driver

A reckless drink-driver who led police on a terrifying chase which left a pensioner with serious injuries has been jailed.

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Suspected arsonist 'made threats with hammer'

Suspected arsonist 'made threats with hammer'

A suspected arsonist has been accused of threatening police and firefighters as they responded to a late-night blaze.

'He was screaming and crying, it is every mum's worse nightmare'

'He was screaming and crying, it is every mum's worse nightmare'

The mother of a 14-year-old boy who was robbed of his electric scooter says her son is still in shock.

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Name revealed for Kent's 'Shard'

Name revealed for Kent's 'Shard'

Developers have finally announced the name of a 16-storey development, two years after the plan was unveiled.

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Week-long crackdown on knives begins

Week-long crackdown on knives begins

Expect to see more police on the streets as part of a team effort to reduce knife crime which began today.

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Man died after being pinned between lorry and wall

Man died after being pinned between lorry and wall

A lorry driver died after getting pinned between an HGV and a wall as it tried to manoeuvre around a tight bend, an inquest has heard.

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Inside the former theatre converted into luxury flats

Inside the former theatre converted into luxury flats

House hunters searching for a unique property with a touch of theatrical drama could have found their dream as a converted auditorium hits the market.

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Man left with life-changing injuries after 'hammer attack'

Man left with life-changing injuries after 'hammer attack'

A man has been arrested following reports of a attack which left a man with life-changing head injuries.

Cannabis factory found after flat fire

Cannabis factory found after flat fire

Around 85 cannabis plants were seized from a property after a fire broke out inside the building.

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Woman repeatedly kicked in violent park robbery

Woman repeatedly kicked in violent park robbery

A woman in her 20s was repeatedly kicked and pushed to ground by an attacker who stole her bank card in an early morning robbery.

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Never Mind the Bollards, Here's the Sex Pistols!

Never Mind the Bollards, Here's the Sex Pistols!

Streets have been closed off as filming of a Danny Boyle-led Sex Pistols TV drama is underway in coastal Kent.

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Man admits burgling theatre

Man admits burgling theatre

A man who broke into a theatre and stole various electrical items and power tools has been remanded in custody to appear before a crown court.

EuroMillions jackpot winners move to sprawling Kent estate

EuroMillions jackpot winners move to sprawling Kent estate

A builder and his wife who scooped £105 million on the lottery have moved to a sprawling Kent estate.

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Under-50s urged to get vaccine to get 'back to normality'

Under-50s urged to get vaccine to get 'back to normality'

People aged 50 and under are being urged to get their Covid-19 vaccine so the UK can “continue on the path back to normality”.

Huge delays beginning to clear after M25 breakdowns

Huge delays beginning to clear after M25 breakdowns

Two break downs on both sides of the Dartford Crossing caused chaos this morning,

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