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Controversy over ‘VIP’ retreats at Canterbury Cathedral

Controversy over ‘VIP’ retreats at Canterbury Cathedral

The Archbishop of Canterbury has become embroiled in a cash-for-access row after the church offered a £950 per person Easter retreat.

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Spirited Maidstone beaten at Coventry in FA Cup Fifth Round

Spirited Maidstone beaten at Coventry in FA Cup Fifth Round

Record-breaking Maidstone were knocked out of the FA Cup by Coventry in front of nearly 5,000 away fans on Monday night.

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Dizzee Rascal pays visit to Kent theme park

Dizzee Rascal pays visit to Kent theme park

A rapper known for his chart topping hits was spotted enjoying all the thrills and excitement of an family-friendly amusement park over the weekend.

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Biker taken to London hospital with serious injuries after crash

Biker taken to London hospital with serious injuries after crash

A road remains closed after a serious accident involving a car and a motorcycle.

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Roads blocked by flooding and fallen trees as rain lashes county

Roads blocked by flooding and fallen trees as rain lashes county

A car has been crushed by a falling tree and roads closed by flooding as winds and heavy rain batter the county.

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Fears historic hotel will ‘stick out like sore thumb’ if painted grey

Fears historic hotel will ‘stick out like sore thumb’ if painted grey

A historic hotel could be painted dark grey, despite fears it would “stick out like a sore thumb” at a coastal beauty spot.

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From football league exiles to making FA Cup history

From football league exiles to making FA Cup history

Maidstone United are about to face Coventry after a giant-killing cup run, but 32 years ago things weren’t looking so good.

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‘I took cocaine for first time on stag do and now I’ll lose my £46k-a-year job’

‘I took cocaine for first time on stag do and now I’ll lose my £46k-a-year job’

A motorist who snorted cocaine on a stag do cried when he realised he would lose his job as he was banned from driving.

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‘We thought we were moving out for a refurb – but now we can’t go back’

‘We thought we were moving out for a refurb – but now we can’t go back’

Customers are pleading for the return of a barber shop after the business claims it was “unfairly treated” when it had to move out of its premises.

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New plans for abandoned Aldi as vision ‘completely reimagined’

New plans for abandoned Aldi as vision ‘completely reimagined’

Plans to develop a “dangerous” and abandoned high street supermarket have been “completely reimagined” in fresh designs unveiled this month.

Armed police swoop on town centre amid firearm fears

Armed police swoop on town centre amid firearm fears

Dramatic footage shows armed officers swooping on a high street following reports of suspects carrying firearms.

Flood alerts as heavy rain hits Kent

Flood alerts as heavy rain hits Kent

Flood warnings are in place for numerous rivers as heavy rain continues to lash the county.

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Bid to convert pub with dark past into shop

Bid to convert pub with dark past into shop

Plans have been submitted to convert a former pub where a landlord was killed and later taken over by the detective investigating the case.

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‘I tried to sell business but it will have to become housing’

‘I tried to sell business but it will have to become housing’

A retiring guest house owner says he has had to submit plans to covert the building into homes after failing to secure a buyer for the business.

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New homes to replace 475-year-old barn

New homes to replace 475-year-old barn

Plans have been given the green light to convert a deteriorating 16th century barn into residential housing.

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‘Tourist attraction’ saved as council forced into another u-turn

‘Tourist attraction’ saved as council forced into another u-turn

Residents are ‘delighted’ after Kent County Council (KCC) reversed a decision to kill-off a town’s ‘amazing tourist attraction’.

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Girl, 16, dies after crash on main road

Girl, 16, dies after crash on main road

A teenage girl has died following a crash on a main road.

Driver bailed after pensioner killed in crash

Driver bailed after pensioner killed in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pedestrian in his 80s died in a collision with a car.

Water supplies coming back after thousands of homes left without

Water supplies coming back after thousands of homes left without

Water provision is returning to normal this morning after thousands of properties were affected by supply problems.

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Man and woman found dead at property

Man and woman found dead at property

Police have launched an investigation after two people, who were known to each other, were discovered dead at the same property.

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Devious son stole £30k from grieving mum’s account as she slept

Devious son stole £30k from grieving mum’s account as she slept

A 36-year-old man has been jailed after stealing thousands of pounds from his mum’s account while she was grieving over the death of her husband.

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Friends get tattoos to remember teenager after his sudden death

Friends get tattoos to remember teenager after his sudden death

A mum has paid tribute to her teenage son as more than 25 of his friends get tattoos in his memory.

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From herding bulls to serious crashes: Meet those keeping Kent’s roads safe

From herding bulls to serious crashes: Meet those keeping Kent’s roads safe

We spent the day with the people responsible for keeping our roads safe to learn what they do and why it is important.

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‘I started doing magic at 5 and now I rub shoulders with the stars’

‘I started doing magic at 5 and now I rub shoulders with the stars’

A Kent magician well-known for performing at weddings across the county has also impressed celebrities with his skills.

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‘Our village is becoming the Wild West – but don’t blame the travellers’

‘Our village is becoming the Wild West – but don’t blame the travellers’

Our reporter takes a look at what is being done to help a quiet village struggling with a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour.

Plumber spared jail over attack on ex beat her up again just weeks later

Plumber spared jail over attack on ex beat her up again just weeks later

A thug spared jail last year for a three-day attack on his ex-girlfriend returned to her home to subject her to another terrifying ordeal.

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‘Why do pupils studying maths get cheap tickets, but not us?’

‘Why do pupils studying maths get cheap tickets, but not us?’

A Kent theatre has been branded “disgraceful” for refusing to offer school discount tickets to students at a performing arts academy.

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Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

Last chance to get tickets for historic FA cup tie

A football club which is set to play the biggest match in its history in just 48 hours has announced a number of tickets are suddenly up-for-grabs.

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Police called after as car driver and cyclist collide

Police called after as car driver and cyclist collide

Emergency services responded to a traffic accident on Saturday evening involving a cyclist and a car driver.

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Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

Inside village pub after £500,000 refurb

A village pub has reopened after four weeks following a £500,000 refurbishment.

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