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McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery

The fast food chain has revealed the date it will be unveiling its latest eatery at a town shopping centre.

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Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Body found in undergrowth amid search for missing man

Police and paramedics were called to a report of a body being found in dense shrubbery near a busy main road.

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‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.

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Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

Man charged after woman sexually assaulted at gym

A man has been charged with sexual assault and outraging public decency after a woman reported being attacked at a PureGym.

Gridlock traffic on city estate after ‘leaking hydrant’

Gridlock traffic on city estate after ‘leaking hydrant’

Thousands of drivers have been facing hours of delays due to various works taking place on a busy industrial estate.

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Two asylum seekers die after vessel sinks

Two asylum seekers die after vessel sinks

Two asylum seekers have died at sea and cross-Channel sailings have been stopped for the rescue of survivors.

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

An Evri driver who had his rounds taken away after taking his wife to hospital has been given a new role after almost 60,000 people signed a petition.

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Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

Factory to be flattened for 120-home estate with no affordable housing

A factory is set to be flattened to make way for a new housing estate - but not a single home will be affordable.

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Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

A pub which has sat empty for five years will no longer need to be demolished, as a council drops plans for a junction revamp.

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Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

Man who rushed to rescue crash victims jailed after police found large knife

A man who rushed to help the victims of a crash has been jailed after police called to the scene discovered he was carrying a knife.

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‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

Residents have joked that they would need to set up a GoFundMe page to afford a £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast being offered in Kent.

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Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.

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Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Unauthorised buildings in ancient Kent woodland must be torn down

Owners of buildings in five areas of ancient woodland in Kent have been ordered to tear them down.

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‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

‘We’ve been given one month to pay £14k for safety works’

Homeowners and landlords say they have had ‘sleepless nights’ since receiving a bill for £14,000 for fire safety measures needed at a block of flats.

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Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Three fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a recycling site, with residents warned to shut their doors and windows.

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Traffic stopped on Dartford Crossing due to police incident

Traffic stopped on Dartford Crossing due to police incident

Traffic was held on the Dartford Crossing due to a police incident.

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Soldier stabbed near barracks speaks of ‘horrific experience’ after £50k raised

Soldier stabbed near barracks speaks of ‘horrific experience’ after £50k raised

A soldier who was stabbed near an army barracks has thanked the kind strangers who raised thousands of pounds for him to help his recovery.

Former town centre art gallery to be transformed

Former town centre art gallery to be transformed

A former high-class art gallery and gift shop in the town is set to become a cafe and “a hub for dining and entertainment” after a renovation project.

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Prolific criminal jailed after stealing and flogging delivery driver’s car online

Prolific criminal jailed after stealing and flogging delivery driver’s car online

A 32-year-old thief who stole a car and rammed a vehicle in a flurry of road rage has been jailed.

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Air ambulance lands after biker seriously injured in crash

Air ambulance lands after biker seriously injured in crash

A biker has been seriously injured after a collision with a car on a busy route.

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Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

A 34-year-old man alleged to have assaulted police officers after refusing to wear a face covering when asked has been cleared by a jury.

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Access agreed for controversial 450 homes plot on farmland

Access agreed for controversial 450 homes plot on farmland

After nine years and various planning hurdles a plan for hundreds of homes on open farmland has been given the go-ahead - despite 800 objections.

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Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

Government plans to give housebuilding a shot in the arm have seen of the largest parts of Kent receive a smaller funding allocation.

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Kent inmate freed early: ‘I'm going straight to McDonald’s’

Kent inmate freed early: ‘I'm going straight to McDonald’s’

Kent prisoners have been pictured being freed early under the Government’s new plans to free up prison space.

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‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

A new co-working space with its own podcasting facilities hopes to provide a space for small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

A Christmas market promising a “magical experience” will return to a Kent seaside attraction next month.

Body found near supermarket amid search for missing man

Body found near supermarket amid search for missing man

Police have confirmed a body has been found amid a search for a missing man.

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‘Up to £40 for a family ticket? When did swimming get so expensive?’

‘Up to £40 for a family ticket? When did swimming get so expensive?’

Since when did swimming become so costly asks our columnist - who fears charges have turned it into a luxury outing and no longer a regular activity.

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Affordable homes set for ‘eyesore’ site where flats were demolished

Affordable homes set for ‘eyesore’ site where flats were demolished

Twelve homes will be built on an “eyesore” patch of land where five blocks of flats once stood if new plans are approved.

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Do you fancy being a councillor? Find out how at a Q&A

Do you fancy being a councillor? Find out how at a Q&A

There will be an information event this week for those interested in standing for election to Kent County Council.

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