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Statue discovered next to A2 was ‘ritually decapitated’ before burial

Statue discovered next to A2 was ‘ritually decapitated’ before burial

A Roman sculpture which was found on a development site had its head and right hand chopped off in a “ritual”, a new study has uncovered.

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

There are concerns about the side effects on vaping as the number of teenagers addicted to the habit are revealed.

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Why developer has been forced to close ‘godsend’ road on new-build estate

Why developer has been forced to close ‘godsend’ road on new-build estate

A developer has closed a “godsend” cut-through road after facing delays to complete improvements - despite building a further 100 homes.

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Crews battle fire at historic high street building

Crews battle fire at historic high street building

Crews battled a fire at a historic, derelict building in a high street.

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American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

American chain to open first UK restaurant in Kent

An American seafood chain is set to open its first UK location in the county this summer.

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CCTV released after staff ‘repeatedly threatened with violence’ at railway station

CCTV released after staff ‘repeatedly threatened with violence’ at railway station

A CCTV image of a man has been released after a member of staff at a railway station was repeatedly threatened with violence.

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Emergency response due to underground bunker fire near hospital

Emergency response due to underground bunker fire near hospital

There has been a large emergency response due to a fire in an underground bunker in woodland near a hospital.

Nature reserve could be yours for £655,000

Nature reserve could be yours for £655,000

A sprawling wetland site home to an array of birds is on the market for £655,000.

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Fifth firm and 40 jobs to move into £18m business park

Fifth firm and 40 jobs to move into £18m business park

A company is to move to an expanding business park following in the steps of national businesses.

Historic barn on busy road set to go under the hammer

Historic barn on busy road set to go under the hammer

A roadside 17th century barn left empty for several years is set to go under the hammer.

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Plans for artist’s quirky home to finally be decided

Plans for artist’s quirky home to finally be decided

A well-known artist’s bid for a unique seaside home is expected to be approved – months after a planning issue led to a delay.

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Patient taken to hospital after fire sparks care home evacuation

Patient taken to hospital after fire sparks care home evacuation

A person has been taken to hospital after a fire sparked a care home evacuation and a huge emergency response.

Cockroach infestation at top Kent pub leads to zero-star hygiene rating

Cockroach infestation at top Kent pub leads to zero-star hygiene rating

A country pub ranked among the UK’s best was given a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered an infestation of cockroaches.

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‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

‘I’m trying not to cry’: Baby boutique to shut after sudden parking hike

The owners of a children’s clothing shop have decided to close after more than two decades of trading at a shopping centre.

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‘Once a town’s history goes you cannot get it back’

‘Once a town’s history goes you cannot get it back’

With three in five small museums fearing closure this year amid rising costs and falling visitor numbers, are we at risk of losing our heritage?

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‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

A plot of land earmarked for homes which would be “squeezed in” between rows of Victorian terraces has hit the market.

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Village set for ‘population boom’ after plans for 90 homes lodged

Village set for ‘population boom’ after plans for 90 homes lodged

A village which residents fear is “already becoming a town” is set for a population boom due to major house building plans.

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‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

‘We desperately need more spaces’: Is this a farm shop to rival Clarkson’s?

A Kent farm shop has become so popular it is experiencing challenges similar to those experienced by Jeremy Clarkson on his Amazon Prime show.

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Prisoner found dead in cell after earlier checks saw him on floor

Prisoner found dead in cell after earlier checks saw him on floor

A prisoner with epilepsy was found dead in his cell despite staff seeing him lying prone on the floor during earlier checks.

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Straw-bale fire finally extinguished after six days

Straw-bale fire finally extinguished after six days

Firefighters have put out a straw fire in a village after six days, with a warning to keep doors and windows shut finally lifted.

Crews battle fire after ‘explosion’ at industrial estate

Crews battle fire after ‘explosion’ at industrial estate

A major emergency response has been launched after reports of an explosion at an industrial estate.

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Delays clear after four-car crash near busy shopping centre

Delays clear after four-car crash near busy shopping centre

Delays on the A2 near Bluewater have eased after a four-car crash

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Food hall’s bid to extend alcohol licence

Food hall’s bid to extend alcohol licence

A popular food hall and outdoor venue wants to be able to serve alcohol throughout the day without the need for guests to order food.

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New pictures reveal progress on ‘world-class’ £10 million firefighters' facility

New pictures reveal progress on ‘world-class’ £10 million firefighters' facility

New pictures show progress on a “cutting edge” multi-million pound firefighters' training centre, which is set to be among the best in the country.

Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

Plans have been approved to transform historic loos along a popular coastal route into a cafe, despite fears it will damage the surrounding cliff.

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Plan for 87 flats in office block includes just 21 parking spaces

Plan for 87 flats in office block includes just 21 parking spaces

A seven-storey office block that has sat empty for four years could soon become houses.

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Tougher rules unveiled to control the development of controversial HMOs

Tougher rules unveiled to control the development of controversial HMOs

New rules have been revealed which will see tighter controls over turning family homes into houses of multiple occupation.

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Killer cop and morgue monster spark ‘sick to stomach’ friendship behind bars

Killer cop and morgue monster spark ‘sick to stomach’ friendship behind bars

A pair of Kent killers who committed depraved sex crimes have reportedly bonded over their memories of a seaside town while in a high-security prison.

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‘It needs a lick of paint!’ Danny Dyer reveals all about running Kent caravan park

‘It needs a lick of paint!’ Danny Dyer reveals all about running Kent caravan park

Danny Dyer has spoken about his new Sky TV show with daughter, Dani, and the Kent caravan park the pair will be running.

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‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

‘I still have to pinch myself every day that I can come back to this’

The new owner of a cafe in an ex-coastguard station says she has to “pinch herself” at getting to work in such an amazing location.

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