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Body found on beach at tourist hotspot

Body found on beach at tourist hotspot

A body has been found on a beach this morning.

Sleeping drug dealer’s rude awakening as police raid home

Sleeping drug dealer’s rude awakening as police raid home

Footage showing the dramatic moment police burst into the home of a heroin and crack cocaine dealer as he slept has been released after he was jailed.

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Blundering fly-tipper caught after leaving address in rubbish

Blundering fly-tipper caught after leaving address in rubbish

A blundering fly-tipper who left letters with his address on in dumped waste has been ordered to stump up more than £1,000

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Political advertising in our newspapers and online

Political advertising in our newspapers and online

With the general election days away, we outline our policy on accepting political adverts in our newspapers and online.

Amusement park worker forced into homelessness ‘totally shocked’ by fundraiser

Amusement park worker forced into homelessness ‘totally shocked’ by fundraiser

A 65-year-old man forced into homelessness despite working all his life was “totally shocked” after a fundraiser was set up to help him.

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Council services face axe in search of £81m budget shortfall

Council services face axe in search of £81m budget shortfall

The biggest local authority in Kent faces a budget shortfall of £81m - with cuts to services almost inevitable.

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Animal rescue boss: ‘We can’t continue unless we raise £100k’

Animal rescue boss: ‘We can’t continue unless we raise £100k’

One of the UK’s biggest bird of prey centres has launched an urgent fundraiser to replace its roof following a flood.

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Council apologises as blundering wardens threaten dog walkers with fines

Council apologises as blundering wardens threaten dog walkers with fines

Dog walkers have been wrongly accused of flouting new seafront restrictions after a blunder by council wardens saw them threatened with fines.

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Family pay tribute to ‘loving and resilient’ tot

Family pay tribute to ‘loving and resilient’ tot

More than £6,000 has been raised for a family grieving the loss of their 21-month-old toddler after he suffered a seizure.

Former Creams dessert restaurant could become housing

Former Creams dessert restaurant could become housing

An empty dessert restaurant in the heart of a town centre could be turned into a HMO property.

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One-star hygiene rating for Thai restaurant with 'dirty' kitchen

One-star hygiene rating for Thai restaurant with 'dirty' kitchen

A Thai restaurant was handed a one-star hygiene rating after inspectors found dirt, flaking ceilings and no hand wash basin.

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‘Refugees like me are human just like everyone else’

‘Refugees like me are human just like everyone else’

With the election just two weeks away, we look at what the parties are promising on immigration - and speak to a refugee who now calls Kent home.

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Scallops were great - but chips in this tiny tub could be priciest in Kent

Our reviewer headed to the coast, didn’t read the menu properly and paid a steep price for a modest pot of chips.

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'Sixteen-year-olds too immature and poorly-informed to vote'

'Sixteen-year-olds too immature and poorly-informed to vote'

Votes for 16-year-olds, the decline of bus services, the expansion of ULEZ and the benefits cap are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Candidates fight for votes at Canterbury hustings

Candidates fight for votes at Canterbury hustings

Parliamentary hopefuls in Canterbury attempted to win over voters at a hustings event this evening.

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Traffic wardens accused of issuing fine while parked on double yellows

Traffic wardens accused of issuing fine while parked on double yellows

A council’s parking wardens are under fire after a video emerged that appeared to show them parked illegally while dishing out a ticket.

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Air ambulance takes casualty to hospital after collapsing in street

Air ambulance takes casualty to hospital after collapsing in street

At least six emergency vehicles were called to an incident at a busy four-way junction.

Man accused of murdering friend says he ‘just lost control’ during fight

Man accused of murdering friend says he ‘just lost control’ during fight

A father-of-five accused of stabbing a close friend to death told jurors he “just lost control” during a fight between the pair.

Three people taken to hospital after crash

Three people taken to hospital after crash

Emergency services were at the scene of a crash after a car collided with a wall.

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Person hit by train dies

Person hit by train dies

A person has died after being hit by a train.

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

‘It's been a really difficult time - staff feared for their future’

Owners of a hugely popular microbar are breathing a sigh of relief after councillors voted in favour of plans to keep their outdoor seating area.

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Call for kinder politics after candidate’s billboard defaced with graffiti

Call for kinder politics after candidate’s billboard defaced with graffiti

An MP has called for “kinder politics” after her general election campaign billboard was defaced with graffiti.

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Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

Infant school hits back after being attacked on social media over Pride flag

A head teacher and parents have defended a school accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up a Pride flag.

Burglar leads police straight to his door

Burglar leads police straight to his door

A burglar was jailed for two years after stolen AirPods meant he could be tracked straight to his home address.

Man named and charged after restaurant ‘dine-and-dash’

Man named and charged after restaurant ‘dine-and-dash’

A man has been charged over a ‘dine-and-dash’ incident which left a restaurant £95 out of pocket.

Town set for first Pride event this weekend

Town set for first Pride event this weekend

A town’s first Pride event is set to be held this weekend, with scores of people set to take part in a parade.

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Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

Person taken to hospital following incident at train station

Emergency services were called to a train station after a person was in need of medical attention.

‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

‘We are worried sick and just want Tom home’

The family and friends of a man who has been missing for nine days have issued a heartbreaking appeal to find him.

Top chef’s culinary tour of east Kent with a £2,460 price tag

Top chef’s culinary tour of east Kent with a £2,460 price tag

One of the county’s top chefs normally hosts culinary tours of India or Morocco…now he’s turning to east Kent - if you can stomach the price.

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Village pub picks up another top prize

Village pub picks up another top prize

A pub named Kent’s best earlier this year has now scooped another award to put behind the bar.

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