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Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

Building in shadow of famous Kent landmark on market for £1.25m

A building overlooked by arguably Kent's most famous landmark is to be sold for the first time in almost 90 years.

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Lockdown warning as rates rise in two districts

Lockdown warning as rates rise in two districts

People in Kent have been warned 'lockdown isn't over' as Covid outbreaks in the east of the county lead to a rise in infection rates.

Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Police issue dispersal order for large part of town

Yobs are being ordered to move on from areas of a Kent town in a bid to crack down on a rise in catapult crime.

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Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

Sunset snaps courtesy of the Sahara

The county has been enjoying some picturesque sunsets this week, and it's all thanks to dust that's arrived in Kent all the way from the Sahara.

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Nuisance house shut down by police

Nuisance house shut down by police

Police have barred anyone from entering a house which had become a magnet for drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

Masked man snatches pug from pensioner in alleyway

Masked man snatches pug from pensioner in alleyway

A search is under way after a masked man dressed all in black snatched a pug from a pensioner in broad daylight during a planned dog theft.

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Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Cheetahs born in Kent now roaming free in wild

Two cheetahs born and raised in Kent are now enjoying a life of freedom following a successful rewilding project.

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Comic advertises shows to over 30s to stop 'snowflakes' coming

Comic advertises shows to over 30s to stop 'snowflakes' coming

A Kent-based comedian fears the so-called cancel culture could lead to his "saucy seaside postcard" humour dying out.

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Pub closed after shooting to become homes

Pub closed after shooting to become homes

A run-down pub closed days after a shooting will be turned into 18 homes and a cafe.

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Young man drowned in harbour after night out

Young man drowned in harbour after night out

A 20-year-old with a fear of water drowned in a harbour after a night out.

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Driver killed and passenger seriously injured in crash

Driver killed and passenger seriously injured in crash

One person is dead and another has suffered life-changing injuries in a horror crash.

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'I've got a four-day weekend - this is perfect!'

'I've got a four-day weekend - this is perfect!'

kmfm's hugely popular £1,000 Friday is back and the first winner of the year has is celebrating after finishing a shift at hospital.

Schoolboy, 16, denies sharing white supremacy terror manual

Schoolboy, 16, denies sharing white supremacy terror manual

Two teenagers, including a 16-year-old from Kent, have denied far-right terror charges.

Balaclava-clad men attack pair in dead of night

Balaclava-clad men attack pair in dead of night

A man and a woman were taken to hospital after being attacked by two thugs wearing balaclavas.

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Six-year legal battle ends after gay adoption row

Six-year legal battle ends after gay adoption row

The Court of Appeal has ruled the dismissal of a former magistrate who expressed views against same sex-couples adopting children was lawful.

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Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

Bring your own pencil to vote in May elections

A variety of measures will be introduced on polling days in May as Covid-secure elections are planned, including a ban on door-knocking by candidates.

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Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

Extras wanted for new Danny Boyle film in Kent

The search is on for shaggy-haired extras to star in a Danny Boyle film set to be shot in the county.

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'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

'Vaccinate teachers rather than experiment with their health'

An academy boss whose organisation runs two schools in Kent has accused government advisors of 'experimenting' with teachers' health.

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Man denies vaccine factory bomb hoax

Man denies vaccine factory bomb hoax

A 53-year-old man has appeared at a virtual court to deny sending a package to a Covid vaccine factory, which forced the plant to be evacuated.

£500 reward to help catch graffiti vandal

£500 reward to help catch graffiti vandal

A council is offering a £500 reward as part of its CCTV appeal to trace a high street graffiti vandal.

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Brazen thieves snatch parcel from doorstep

Brazen thieves snatch parcel from doorstep

CCTV captured two thieves, including one with a plastic bag on his head, shamelessly snatching a parcel from a doorstep.

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Spate of ferret thefts prompts warning

Spate of ferret thefts prompts warning

Ferret owners have been warned to be vigilant following two thefts in which six animals were reported stolen.

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Algorithms, roadmaps and rebel Tories' return

Algorithms, roadmaps and rebel Tories' return

Teacher assessment to replace exams and Boris sets out a cautionary route map - we review the week in politics.

Two national chains no longer part of town's regeneration

Two national chains no longer part of town's regeneration

Big names in eating out due to open as part of a town's multi-million pound regeneration are no longer involved in the project, it's been confirmed.

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Woman fined after 12 bags of rubbish 'dumped by waste carrier'

Woman fined after 12 bags of rubbish 'dumped by waste carrier'

A council is reminding people to ensure they use licensed waste carriers after a woman was fined £300 when her rubbish was found dumped in a village.

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'The offence was exceptionally callous'

'The offence was exceptionally callous'

A robber pinned an elderly woman up against a kitchen unit by her neck and snatched two rings from her finger, a court heard.

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Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

Turtle doves and rare plants hold up homes decision

A decision over plans for 210 new homes has been stalled over concerns for rare birds and plants at the site.

A2 junction works to close major road for 11 weeks

A2 junction works to close major road for 11 weeks

Motorists will be hit with two-and-a-half months of road closures this spring as a notorious junction gets a major overhaul.

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Crash on M20 causing delays

Crash on M20 causing delays

One lane of the M20 has been closed following a single car crash.

MP backs calls to cut beer duty

MP backs calls to cut beer duty

A Kent MP has added his name to a group calling on the Chancellor to cut beer duty in the upcoming budget statement.

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