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Busy, bustling and full of banter

Busy, bustling and full of banter

Looking for a pub garden with a little bit of everything? Secret Drinker found just the place.

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New chart show launches in Kent

New chart show launches in Kent

A new live chart show is being launched by kmfm this weekend and two new hosts will be joining the line-up.

The best places in Kent to get a full English breakfast

The best places in Kent to get a full English breakfast

We asked readers for recommendations for the best places to get a full English breakfast. Here are the most popular - but which one gets your vote?

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The lost cinemas of an island

The lost cinemas of an island

It once boasted half a dozen cinemas - but now one part of Kent has nowhere dedicated to showing the latest releases. Here's what happened to them.

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Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

Teen and mum left to live in tent due to council failings

A council has apologised after an investigation found it missed at least five opportunities to house a teenager and his mum during the Covid crisis.

Former teacher stranded in Caribbean describes 'terrifying' volcanic eruption

Former teacher stranded in Caribbean describes 'terrifying' volcanic eruption

A Kent resident is stranded in St Vincent after a "terrifying" volcanic eruption covered the Caribbean Island in a thick layer of ash.

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eScooter mum seen zooming towards Asda with child on front

eScooter mum seen zooming towards Asda with child on front

An eScooter-mounted mum zooming towards Asda with her young child on the front was one incident recounted at a meeting on problems with the vehicles.

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Covid cases creep up in five areas as restrictions eased

Covid cases creep up in five areas as restrictions eased

Covid-19 cases have risen in five areas - but rates in the county remain well below the national average.

Vaccinations up amid third wave warning

Vaccinations up amid third wave warning

As cases fluctuate across the county and vaccinations rise 30% in the last week, a health expert has warned against breaking the rules.

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Three hurt in town centre knife fight

Three hurt in town centre knife fight

Three people have been hurt and a knife has been seized after a fight in a town centre.

Person injured in industrial blaze

Person injured in industrial blaze

Three fire crews have fought an industrial blaze in which one person has been hurt.

Council leader resigns before bid to oust him

Council leader resigns before bid to oust him

A district council leader has resigned ahead of a meeting being held to discuss whether to remove him from the position.

Huge tailbacks on M25 after four-vehicle crash

Huge tailbacks on M25 after four-vehicle crash

A crash between a van and three cars has closed part of the M25 and caused long delays.

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Plea to put second homes on Airbnb as staycation stampede looms

Plea to put second homes on Airbnb as staycation stampede looms

Holiday home owners have been urged to offer their empty properties to staycationers as Kent prepares for a tourism boom.

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Terrifying footage as shopworker blasted in face in raid

Terrifying footage as shopworker blasted in face in raid

Armed robbers have been jailed after a robbery in which metal pellets were fired into the face of a shopworker.

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Glimmer of hope for thousands who invested in failed firm

Glimmer of hope for thousands who invested in failed firm

The government will introduce legislation so that it can compensate people who lost their life-savings when investment firm collapsed.

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Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

Blackmailers threaten to kill dog - even after she's been found

A family are delighted to have their missing dog home safe, but were shocked when scammers attempted to blackmail them once more.

TikTok craze sparks spike in people stuck in baby swings

TikTok craze sparks spike in people stuck in baby swings

Fire chiefs have hit out at time wasters after a spike in rescuing people from baby swings thanks to a TikTok craze.

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Tributes to pub landlady who 'would help anybody out'

Tributes to pub landlady who 'would help anybody out'

A much-loved pub landlady who welcomed punters for six decades is being remembered for her loving and caring nature.

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Charge after woman restrained in home for 48 hours

Charge after woman restrained in home for 48 hours

A man has been charged with aggravated burglary after a woman was attacked and restrained in her home for 48 hours.

Hobbycraft opening store at retail park

Hobbycraft opening store at retail park

An arts and crafts retail giant is set to open its sixth branch in Kent later this year in a disused retail park unit.

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Girl's A-level notes stolen by brick-throwing thief

Girl's A-level notes stolen by brick-throwing thief

A student's exam notes have been stolen after a thief hurled a brick through her car window.

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Parcelforce driver stole Apple computers

Parcelforce driver stole Apple computers

A thief has told a court he stole £11,500 of goods from customers because loan sharks were threatening to "pay a visit" to his mother in Bulgaria.

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Former lecturer 'suddenly appeared in road' before tragedy

Former lecturer 'suddenly appeared in road' before tragedy

A former Lady Mayoress and university lecturer was tragically killed in a freak traffic collision after stepping into the path of a van.

Tributes to grandma killed in crash tragedy

Tributes to grandma killed in crash tragedy

A devastated family have paid tribute to a mum and grandma killed in a fatal collision.

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Attempted murder charge after police officer stabbed

Attempted murder charge after police officer stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed in the arm.

Debenhams announces more store closures

Debenhams announces more store closures

High street giant Debenhams confirmed when some of its remaining retail outlets will close for the final time.

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Confusion over 'dognapping detective' as election race heats up

Confusion over 'dognapping detective' as election race heats up

A Police and Crime Commissioner candidate is calling for a pets protection officer to be appointed - but the current PCC says the position exists.

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'Dog's breakfast' homes waved through by 'straitjacketed' council

'Dog's breakfast' homes waved through by 'straitjacketed' council

Dejected councillors have waved through a "dog's breakfast" development while admitting they were "straitjacketed" by planning policy.

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Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

Lifesaving plan to 'transplant' huge church organ

A church organ which is more than a century old will be moved to a new home in order to stop its 'slow decay' - if planning permission is granted.

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