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Youth teams ‘at risk’ under new league rule

Youth teams ‘at risk’ under new league rule

A children’s football coach said his team and others may have to fold because of a “disgusting” ruling by a youth league.

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‘We must tackle the TikTok traffickers’

‘We must tackle the TikTok traffickers’

Social media bosses – including from TikTok – have committed to crackdown on people smugglers who blatantly advertise Channel crossings online.

Lanes reopen on motorway following breakdown

Lanes reopen on motorway following breakdown

Motorists are facing long queues on the motorway despite all lanes reopening from an earlier breakdown.

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'Immigration policy shows government is doing something - but highlights how long it's taken'

'Immigration policy shows government is doing something - but highlights how long it's taken'

While the summer recess is usually downtime for politicians, the Conservatives are busy showcasing their immigration pledges, writes Paul Francis…

Arsonist admits torching house but denies attempted murder

Arsonist admits torching house but denies attempted murder

A man has admitted deliberately setting fire to a house but denied attempting to murder two people inside who had to be taken to hospital.

Hundreds to line streets for baby’s ‘final journey’

Hundreds to line streets for baby’s ‘final journey’

People are being encouraged to line the streets to show their support for a two-month old girl who suddenly died after a cardiac arrest.

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Game of Thrones star spotted in Kent seaside town

Game of Thrones star spotted in Kent seaside town

Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal has been spotted in Kent - reportedly visiting an art exhibition inspired by him.

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Curry house with no hot water shuts after one-star hygiene rating

Curry house with no hot water shuts after one-star hygiene rating

An Indian takeaway restaurant has closed voluntarily after shocking hygiene failures were uncovered by inspectors.

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Facebook Marketplace fraudster spared jail for fake sheds con

Facebook Marketplace fraudster spared jail for fake sheds con

A Facebook fraudster conned victims out of hundreds of pounds with fake sales of sheds and garden furniture to fund a cocaine and gambling addiction.

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Ghostly Eurostar car park could be used by factory staff

Ghostly Eurostar car park could be used by factory staff

A huge multi-storey car park that has sat largely empty for years could be used by staff working at a new bike factory.

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‘My husband’s been in hospital for 13 weeks and no one knows why’

‘My husband’s been in hospital for 13 weeks and no one knows why’

A woman has described her husband’s care in hospital as ‘unacceptable’ after he was ‘given the wrong medication’ and had security called on him.

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‘Precious countryside’ might be saved from 8,400 home plan

‘Precious countryside’ might be saved from 8,400 home plan

Highways bosses have asked that plans for thousands of houses in part of the county, which could impact major routes, are put on hold.

The heroes that keep Kent moving when disaster strikes

The heroes that keep Kent moving when disaster strikes

Could you be one of the 4x4 volunteers who come to the rescue, whenever Kent is brought to a standstill by bad weather?

Biker killed in tragic three-vehicle crash

Biker killed in tragic three-vehicle crash

A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with a Mercedes and a Jaguar.

Dad-of-four’s family appeal for sports cars to join funeral procession

Dad-of-four’s family appeal for sports cars to join funeral procession

The grieving children of a sports car enthusiast have issued an appeal for fellow motorheads to join his funeral procession.

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‘We will not give up until you are home with us again’

‘We will not give up until you are home with us again’

The heartbroken family of a young man missing for two weeks have vowed never to give up their search for him.

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Which pub is the oldest in Kent?

Which pub is the oldest in Kent?

Debate has raged for centuries over which pub is the oldest in the county – here we look at those with the strongest claims...

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Crash on M20 sparks traffic queues

Crash on M20 sparks traffic queues

A crash on the M20 caused traffic to build up this afternoon.

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Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

A Kent council has agreed to buy 42 homes on a new estate in a bid to cut the number of people waiting for social housing in the district.

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‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

‘I’ve tried for 10 years to convert it – does council want it to rot away?’

A retired eye surgeon has told of her frustration as a 10-year fight to convert a derelict telephone exchange continues.

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OAP and carer walked out of M&S with trolley full of luxury goods

OAP and carer walked out of M&S with trolley full of luxury goods

A pensioner and his carer have admitted walking out of an M&S store with a trolley full of luxury goods worth about £2,000 without paying.

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Popular pub reopens after £100k transformation into hotel

Popular pub reopens after £100k transformation into hotel

A 19th-century pub has reopened as a hotel following a £100,000 transformation.

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Football Manager addict leads Kent side to European glory

Football Manager addict leads Kent side to European glory

A prolific Football Manager player takes ‘small club with potential’ to Premier League glory.

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‘We don’t want to see our town closed down’

‘We don’t want to see our town closed down’

Hundreds of people have backed calls to reinstate free evening parking across a Kent borough amid claims its loss is “crippling” businesses.

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Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

Kent MP summits Mount Kilimanjaro for cancer charity

A Kent MP has reached the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, as part of a fundraiser for a breast cancer charity.

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‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

‘Kent should have its own scrappage scheme’

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested Kent creates its own scrappage scheme to help people with the Ulez expansion.

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Lorry blaze which shut road for more than 24 hours finally cleared

Lorry blaze which shut road for more than 24 hours finally cleared

A major lorry fire which caused a key road to be shut for all of Saturday has finally completely reopened.

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Queues building at port set to delay travellers

Queues building at port set to delay travellers

Ferry operators are warning passengers there are delays at the Port of Dover this morning – and longer ones if you’re travelling back from Calais.

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Driver rolled into bush after downing bottle of wine

Driver rolled into bush after downing bottle of wine

A motorist who was seen driving erratically had drunk a bottle of wine and downed a pint of Stella before he got into his vehicle, a court heard.

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From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

Once it pulled in thousands of visitors – now a short walk will take you along one of the most remarkable history-rich promenades in the country.

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