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Fire at fish and chip shop

Fire at fish and chip shop

Police closed off a road after smoke was seen coming from a town centre takeaway.

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Work starts on huge 140-bed hotel

Work starts on huge 140-bed hotel

A six-storey hotel featuring 140 rooms is set to open later this year after a top chain finally confirmed it will run the site.

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First pictures offer glimpse inside new cinema

First pictures offer glimpse inside new cinema

The team behind a new cinema destined for Kent hope it will open in time for the release of the new James Bond film.

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Windows smashed as buses 'shot at by air rifle'

Windows smashed as buses 'shot at by air rifle'

Bus services were suspended after vandals damaged a number of windows in a suspected air rifle attack.

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Child prodigy, 7, nicknamed Vincent Van Gogh

Child prodigy, 7, nicknamed Vincent Van Gogh

A seven-year-old child prodigy who creates exceptional art work is selling his paintings for charity.

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Open prison praised after inspection

Open prison praised after inspection

A Kent open prison has been praised for maintaining the high standards of treatment and conditions following a visit from inspectors.

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The £40m housing estate set to 'regenerate' suburb

The £40m housing estate set to 'regenerate' suburb

Developers say 750 art-deco homes will breathe new life into a suburb and combat traffic woes.

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'We shouldn't need gay bars'

'We shouldn't need gay bars'

In honour of LGBT History Month, owners of two gay bars say although they shouldn't be needed, some have become centres of advice for parents.

Man with Alzheimer’s 'assaulted at hospital'

Man with Alzheimer’s 'assaulted at hospital'

A man with Alzheimer’s was allegedly assaulted by staff at a hospital in Kent.

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Arrest made after man dies

Arrest made after man dies

A suspect has been arrested by officers investigating the death of a man who challenged a car thief.

102 migrants stopped in Channel

102 migrants stopped in Channel

A total 102 people have been stopped in six migrant incidents on the UK side of the Channel, the highest number in a day.

Police cordon after man assaulted

Police cordon after man assaulted

Paramedics and police were called to the scene of an incident in which a man was assaulted.

'Storm Ciara could crush our home'

'Storm Ciara could crush our home'

A terrified couple fear towering trees next to their bungalow could be toppled by 80mph gusts this weekend.

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Post-mortem shines light on whale's death

Post-mortem shines light on whale's death

Watch as experts carry out an autopsy on a huge sperm whale that died on the Kent coast.

Man raped woman in train toilet

Man raped woman in train toilet

A predator found guilty of raping a woman on train called out to his wife during the attack.

Air ambulance lands on playing field

Air ambulance lands on playing field

A patient has been flown to hospital following an incident at a property.

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Twenty schools failing to make the grade

Twenty schools failing to make the grade

Here's how secondary schools in Kent have fared as the latest performance tables were released.

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Saga's 'review' will lead to job cuts

Saga's 'review' will lead to job cuts

A firm employing 3,000 staff across Kent has revealed it is going to be laying off staff.

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Celeb doctor's support for co-star Phillip

Celeb doctor's support for co-star Phillip

A Kent celebrity doctor has praised TV co-star Phillip Schofield after he publicly came out as gay.

Hundreds gather for tragic teen's candlelit vigil

Hundreds gather for tragic teen's candlelit vigil

Classmates of teenager Emre Huseyin gathered for a candlelit vigil on what would have been his 16th birthday.

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Popular summer festival axed after 11-year run

Popular summer festival axed after 11-year run

The organisers of a huge summer music festival have pulled the plug on it.

Storm Ciara to bring 'severe' weather

Storm Ciara to bring 'severe' weather

A weather warning has been upgraded by the Met Office with winds of up to 80mph due to hit the county.

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Anne-Marie appears on kmfm

Anne-Marie appears on kmfm

The singer-songwriter chatted with kmfm breakfast's Garry and Laura about her new single, supernatural experiences and canned food.

Strangers come to aid of autistic teen in tunnel pile-up

Strangers come to aid of autistic teen in tunnel pile-up

A charity volunteer who was involved in a pile-up has thanked those who helped her and her autistic son while they waited for more than two hours.

Public lose faith in police

Public lose faith in police

Crimes are going unreported in Kent because the public has "lost faith" in policing, a report from a watchdog has revealed.

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Macknade to open new restaurant this month

Macknade to open new restaurant this month

A popular food retailer has revealed it will be launching its second site later this month.

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Music hall wins funding to install gender neutral toilets

Music hall wins funding to install gender neutral toilets

A music venue has received funding to build gender neutral bathrooms.

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Number of driving bans in Kent revealed

Number of driving bans in Kent revealed

The number of people ignoring their driving bans has risen across the county.

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Skate park set to open this summer

Skate park set to open this summer

A hotly anticipated skate park is expected to open this summer as new images of the plans are revealed.

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Tributes to gran who died from hospital sandwich

Tributes to gran who died from hospital sandwich

A widower has paid an emotional tribute to his wife who tragically died after eating a bacteria-ridden chicken sandwich in hospital.

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