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16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

An impressive Grade II-listed home has been nominated for a prestigious award.

‘Shopping trolleys are everywhere - and the supermarkets must pay!’

‘Shopping trolleys are everywhere - and the supermarkets must pay!’

A council plans on battling “the plague” of shopping trolleys dumped in its rivers and streets by hitting supermarkets harder in the pocket.

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Teens spot man ‘committing indecent act’ in woods

Teens spot man ‘committing indecent act’ in woods

Teenagers witnessed a man committing an indecent act in public near a park.

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Long delays on M25 after serious crash ‘involving a motorcycle’

Long delays on M25 after serious crash ‘involving a motorcycle’

The M25 has reopened but drivers are still being warned of delays after a serious crash involving a motorcycle.

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B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

A budget retailer has withdrawn its bid to sell booze from its new store after it met opposition over concerns it could lead to alcohol-related crime.

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Bomb disposal teams called to building site

Bomb disposal teams called to building site

Disposal teams from the Ministry of Defence were called after wartime solid metal objects were found at a building site.

Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

Drug addict tells dealer: ‘Come fight me in the park - but no tools’

A cocaine addict claimed in court he was attacked by his dealer with a dog chain in a row over drugs before offering to spar with him without “tools”.

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‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled Labour’s first Budget for 14 years - but what does it mean for the county?

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Man accused of raping woman in park

Man accused of raping woman in park

A 43-year-old man has been charged with rape after a woman reported being attacked in a town park.

Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

Three-day waiting times reported at two Kent hospitals incorrect, say NHS chiefs

NHS chiefs say three-day delays being reported at two Kent hospitals on an app which provides live waiting times are incorrect.

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Derelict former arcade could be flattened within months

Derelict former arcade could be flattened within months

A town centre street scene could change forever amid plans to flatten the derelict shell of an amusement arcade.

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Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

An ‘eyesore’ plot of redundant land has been described as an “exciting opportunity” for developers after hitting the market.

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‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

A decision has been made to knock down a derelict block of flats after structural problems were identified.

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Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

A large effigy of a popular ticket sales site will go up in flames at an annual bonfire event.

Woman injured after crash between car and pedestrian on major route

Woman injured after crash between car and pedestrian on major route

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have confirmed a body has been found amid a search for a missing 53-year-old man following a large emergency services response yesterday.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

Plans for what could be one of the UK’s largest housing developments look set to be refused.

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

The closure of an ancient bridge is causing delays to motorists’ and residents’ journey times.

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‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

A man has criticised hospital staff after they called his parents to say he had been admitted into their care - when he was actually in bed at home.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

A 14-year-old girl has died after having an allergic reaction on holiday with her family in Rome.

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

A popular music venue described as a ‘staple’ of a town is to close after more than a quarter of a century.

Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

A tourist hotspot in Kent has apologised for creating “unrealistic expectations” of a fireworks event by using an image of a huge display from 2018.

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Empty nursery inside prominent seafront building could become health clinic

Empty nursery inside prominent seafront building could become health clinic

A now-closed nursery inside a prominent seafront building could be transformed into a health clinic.

‘We can’t let history be lost in favour of exclusive housing’

‘We can’t let history be lost in favour of exclusive housing’

Plans to convert a historic military building into a four-bedroom home have been branded a “travesty and betrayal” by concerned campaigners.

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Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

A 31-year-old thug who subjected his girlfriend to months of controlling and violent abuse has been locked up.

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Home Bargains to open inside former Morrisons this weekend

Home Bargains to open inside former Morrisons this weekend

The highly anticipated opening of a Home Bargains store will take place this weekend after a multimillion-pound refurbishment.

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