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Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Conservationists have called for a rethink over the 'horrible' colour being applied to the frontage of one of Kent's most historic hostelries.

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Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

Is this the best fish and chip shop in Kent?

We asked readers for recommendations for chippies that batter the opposition. Here are the most popular in Kent - but which one gets your vote?

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Monopoly-inspired pub crawl celebrates town's best boozers

Monopoly-inspired pub crawl celebrates town's best boozers

The County Town's inns and alehouses are being celebrated by a new website influenced by the iconic board game Monopoly.

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Murder accused joined gang to fund drug habit

Murder accused joined gang to fund drug habit

A man on trial for murder has said he joined a drug dealing gang to fund his own habit.

Thousands of new homes coming your way

Thousands of new homes coming your way

Thousands of new homes are planned for across the county as developers pick up the pace - we take a look at some of the biggest.

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Car bursts into flames on motorway

Car bursts into flames on motorway

Fire crews were called to a blaze on a motorway after a car went up in flames.

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Appeal after man kidnapped by gang

Appeal after man kidnapped by gang

A man was forced into a car and questioned by a gang of men in what is thought to be a case of mistaken identity.

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Popular folk festival will go ahead this summer

Popular folk festival will go ahead this summer

Organisers of a folk festival which attracts thousands of visitors each year have confirmed it will go ahead this summer.

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Man jailed for screwdriver attack

Man jailed for screwdriver attack

A thug described as 'exceptionally violent' has been jailed after a screwdriver attack which left a man with facial injuries.

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Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

Long M25 delays after tunnel crash

A crash at the Dartford Tunnel resulted in long queues of traffic back to Junction 4 of the M25.

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Dramatic sea rescue of dog and man who tried to save him

Dramatic sea rescue of dog and man who tried to save him

Footage shows the moment firefighters rescued a dog that became stuck after falling into the sea - along with a man who tried to save him.

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Lion cub under care of specialist team

Lion cub under care of specialist team

A lion cub born at a Kent wildlife park is now being cared for by staff after being abandoned by its mother.

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Trains stopped after boat crashes into bridge

Trains stopped after boat crashes into bridge

A boat has crashed into a bridge and forced Southeastern to suspend some services.

'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

'Show me evidence of abuse,' says farmer as petition hits 57k

A farmer has dismissed online detractors, saying they haven't seen his animals after 57,000 signed a petition demanding his business be shut down.

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Police were chasing driver before multi-vehicle crash

Police were chasing driver before multi-vehicle crash

A driver who was arrested after crashing into five cars was being chased by police before the accident.

Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Carefully worded road signs have helped 'significantly' cut pollution by reducing engine idling at busy railway crossings, a study has found.

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Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

Gang of 10 rob teen of mobile

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was approached by a large group of teenagers and robbed of his mobile.

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April Fooled? The pranks from around Kent

April Fooled? The pranks from around Kent

The producers of Love Island called and confirmed they may not have planned to film in Medway....

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a disturbance inside and then outside a property, which left two men in hospital.

Knife attack at estate flats

Knife attack at estate flats

A man has been taken to hospital and a second is in custody after a knife attack at a block of flats on an estate.

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Police called to incident outside nursery

Police called to incident outside nursery

Officers were called to an incident outside a pre-school nursery following reports of a row between two people.

Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Bomb disposal units have been called in after two unexploded devices were found within two miles of each other.

The Kent towns with the best and worst internet speeds

The Kent towns with the best and worst internet speeds

More than half of people in Kent are living in areas with internet speeds below the national average - is your town one of them?

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NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

NHS staff protest over 'derisory' pay offer

A demonstration against the government's 'derisory' pay increase offer took place at one of Kent's hospitals.

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From mini heatwave to snow showers

From mini heatwave to snow showers

Kent's short-lived and inconsistent heatwave is set to give in to a cold front this weekend, with chances of snow.

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'Clever and funny' sister found dead in flat

'Clever and funny' sister found dead in flat

An inquest has heard how a woman described by her sisters as witty and much loved was found dead in her flat nearly two weeks after she was last seen.

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'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

A teenage girl has spoken of the 'hell' she experienced after an ex leaked naked selfies she had sent him, which were then used to blackmail her.

The tragic Kent racer tipped to become F1 champion

The tragic Kent racer tipped to become F1 champion

Just months after landing a drive in F1, Kent's biggest motor racing talent lost his life aged just 23 – here we remember his all-too-brief career.

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The weapons seized from Kent criminals

The weapons seized from Kent criminals

We've named the offenders caught carrying knives, CS gas canisters and knuckle dusters who have appeared in court over the last month.

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Casualty rescued in hillside drama

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

The coastguard helicopter was called in to rescue a casualty after an accident on a hill overlooking the Channel.

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