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Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

A bonfire night event which attracts thousands of people every year has been cancelled due to the “mammoth” three-month-long clean-up task.

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Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

As a bakery boss looks to safeguard his business’s future, he takes a walk down memory lane to explain why customers keep coming back.

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‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

Kent is blessed with two motorways - but is one of them the nation’s most soul-destroying, asks our columnist?

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‘Aggressive bully’ pulled knife on girlfriend and threatened to blow up her car

‘Aggressive bully’ pulled knife on girlfriend and threatened to blow up her car

A domestic abuser who confessed to pulling a knife on his girlfriend in a chilling video clip has been jailed.

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Princess of Wales flooded with support after cancer announcement

Princess of Wales flooded with support after cancer announcement

The Princess of Wales has announced she is in the early stages of treatment for cancer.

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Work set to restart on huge luxury flats amid concerns over sites future

Work set to restart on huge luxury flats amid concerns over sites future

Work on a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats is set to resume in the coming weeks – after months of inactivity on the site.

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Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a slew of offences, including assault, criminal damage and theft.

Historic 16th century town hall targeted by lead thieves

Historic 16th century town hall targeted by lead thieves

The county’s largest local authority has confirmed roof damage to one of its historic buildings was caused by lead thieves.

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First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

Construction is set to get underway to build a multi-million pound ‘innovation hub’ on the first floor of a shopping centre.

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Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

The toilets at a pirate-themed playground have been closed to undergo a makeover to help make them easier to clean.

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

The new Conservative candidate selected to take on Kent’s only Labour MP has vowed to fight a clean campaign and not “tear into” her rival.

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Fire at takeaway restaurant

Fire at takeaway restaurant

Firefighters battled a blaze at a takeaway restaurant, with four engines called to the scene.

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Huge haul of illegal cigarettes seized in shop crackdown

Huge haul of illegal cigarettes seized in shop crackdown

More than 120,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized as part of a joint police and Home Office operation stubbing out illegal trade in two towns.

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Heartbreak after man collapses and dies near Sainsbury’s

Heartbreak after man collapses and dies near Sainsbury’s

A man who died after suffering a heart attack while out in town has been described as “gentle and caring”.

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Dramatic footage shows moment armed police arrest jewellery burglars

Dramatic footage shows moment armed police arrest jewellery burglars

Body-worn cameras captured the moment armed police arrested a group after jewellery, cash and designer clothing were stolen during a burglary.

Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

A family has been left heartbroken after a young man died in a “tragic accident” just two weeks after fulfilling his dream of moving to Australia.

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Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

Kent MP’s bill to overturn ‘unfair’ ULEZ expansion blocked

A Kent MP’s bill aimed at overturning the expansion of London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been blocked in the House of Commons.

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New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

New 20mph limit set to be rolled out after thumbs up from councillors

Plans for new 20mph speed limits in residential areas and roads by schools have been recommended for approval in another Kent town.

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‘300 homes and new secondary will cause traffic Armageddon!’

‘300 homes and new secondary will cause traffic Armageddon!’

Safety and congestion fears have been sparked by plans to build a 300-home estate and huge secondary school.

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Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

Abuser dragged girlfriend along pier and taunted: ‘Can you swim?’

A cowardly thug dragged his girlfriend along a Kent pier and threatened to throw her into the sea during a campaign of controlling abuse.

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‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

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'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

'Our town centre is dying - but council wants to build antisocial behaviour hotspot!'

Residents fear multi-million-pound plans to turn a bus station into a public square will create an “antisocial behaviour hotspot”.

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‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

‘People are totally fed up with the political class’

This week the Kent Politics Podcast welcomes Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite who shares his views on the state of politics.

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Your four-day guide to the Easter weekend

Your four-day guide to the Easter weekend

We’ve got the whole bank holiday weekend covered, so all you need to do is take your pick and enjoy great family days out.

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‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

‘I had no clue what lay behind the solid grey doors – and still left confused’

Secret Drinker takes a step into the unknown in the middle of a Kent village

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University confirms six courses to be axed

University confirms six courses to be axed

The University of Kent has confirmed which courses are set to be “phased out”, after protests from students and staff over the plans.

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Mum-of-four jailed after grandad killed in ‘horrific’ hit-and-run

Mum-of-four jailed after grandad killed in ‘horrific’ hit-and-run

A mum-of-four who caused the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving after hitting him and “just driving off” has been jailed.

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‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

‘We’re gritting our teeth’: Businesses react to start of three-month road closure

Businesses have given their verdict on the start of a three-month road closure which was predicted to bring traffic chaos to a town.

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Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Country lane shut for fly-tipping for third time in six weeks

Fly-tippers have led to a road being shut again after trees and branch were spotted blocking the route.

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Former Hilton hotel to be used as temporary court

Former Hilton hotel to be used as temporary court

Part of a 146-room hotel will be used to temporarily deal with county and family court cases while its previous home fixes concrete problems.

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