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Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep have been injured after being “spooked” in a suspected night-time attack at an animal sanctuary.

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The big-name shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent town

The big-name shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent town

From luxury hotels to famous brands, exciting new arrivals are on the way across the county over the coming years.

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Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'

Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'

The sudden chopping down of a tree planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people killed at work has provoked anger among some residents.

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Voters head to the polls

Voters head to the polls

After six weeks of campaigning, people are finally heading to the polls to cast their vote in the general election.

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‘Voting is important but we should have option for none of the above’

‘Voting is important but we should have option for none of the above’

The general election, freedom of speech, taxing the rich, catapult laws and smoking are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

A farm complex which sits near a busy roundabout could be converted into homes as part of a farmland development.

Russo comes up Trumps

Russo comes up Trumps

Lioness Alessia Russo has been ranked one of the best players in the world by Top Trumps.

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

A taxi company and bus operator are losing business after days of traffic problems.

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Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

A pervert who tried to lure teenage girls into performing sex acts for him online and kept indecent images of children has been jailed for six years.

Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

An annual water festival celebrating a town’s fishing industry has been cancelled following “safety” fears caused by a lack of funding.

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Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

The final predictions from several polling companies predict a disappointing day for the Conservatives.

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Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

There are fears a “cat killer” is prowling Kent after schoolchildren found a pet decapitated in an elderly resident’s garden.

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Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four people are due to appear in court after a resident reported a suspected intruder “holding a knife” outside their bedroom window.

'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

The owner of a Mercedes has told of the shocking moment her car’s sunroof exploded – leaving her petrified to drive.

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

A parliamentary hopeful has pledged to do ‘all in his power’ to stop controversial developments if elected but what is an MP’s role in local housing?

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Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

An investigation has been launched after reports a man exposed himself to two women near a popular dog walking spot.

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

The Liberal Democrats have secured a historic victory in Tunbridge Wells where they have defeated the Tories.

Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train

Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train

Passengers travelling to a Kent station are warned to expect severe disruption after a person was hit by a train.

Smash between lorry and car prompted delays on major route

Smash between lorry and car prompted delays on major route

There were queues after a crash between a lorry and a car at a busy motorway junction

Search for missing boy, 15

Search for missing boy, 15

Officers are appealing for help to find a boy who has been missing for almost a week.

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Specsavers to fill empty Waterstones in closure-hit shopping centre

Specsavers to fill empty Waterstones in closure-hit shopping centre

Bosses at Specsavers have announced the opticians is to fill an empty Waterstones unit in a closure-hit shopping centre.

Angle grinder vandals target parking signs in protest over charges

Angle grinder vandals target parking signs in protest over charges

Vandals wielding an angle grinder destroyed a beauty spot’s parking signs in a suspected illegal protest against fees.

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Residents supported after unexplained bedroom blaze

Residents supported after unexplained bedroom blaze

Several fire vehicles and crews were called to a house fire that started in a bedroom.

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

Police swoop to catch runaway swans in Hot Fuzz style rescue

A family of swans almost got themselves into trouble after wandering onto a busy dual carriageway before being caught by police.

Woman, 19, charged with murder after stabbing

Woman, 19, charged with murder after stabbing

A woman has been charged with murder after a 25-year-old man was stabbed and later died in hospital.

‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

A furious voter has blamed Royal Mail for “depriving” him of his voice in the general election after his postal ballot failed to arrive.

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Toy company buys up jigsaw brand

Toy company buys up jigsaw brand

A leading toy company in the county has snapped up a top jigsaw puzzle firm.

Firm reports ‘exceptional’ start to the year

Firm reports ‘exceptional’ start to the year

One of the county’s big employers has reported a strong start to the year with bookings for its travel division rocketing.

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Popular chain to open yet another venue next week

Popular chain to open yet another venue next week

A fast-growing chain is set to open another branch in Kent.

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Children stuck on school bus for three hours in traffic chaos

Children stuck on school bus for three hours in traffic chaos

Bus operators say one accident was all it took to bring traffic to a halt amid several major road projects in the area.

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