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'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

Spare me the talk of cost-of-living snowflakes every generation should want better, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

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Success for Kent's Lioness and disappointment for the Gills

Success for Kent's Lioness and disappointment for the Gills

We take a look back at another memorable year for Kent sport.

TV shows filmed in Kent in 2022

TV shows filmed in Kent in 2022

With the help of Kent Film Office, we have compiled a list of TV shows shot in the county in this "exceptional" year.

'We could be plunged into darkness'

'We could be plunged into darkness'

People could have to walk through a borough in the dark following a dramatic cut in government funding.

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Drunken man threatened to burn woman's house down

Drunken man threatened to burn woman's house down

A man carried out a string of offences in the wake of a relationship break-up including attacking his partner and threatening to burn her house down.

Binmen seen mixing food, recycling and household waste

Binmen seen mixing food, recycling and household waste

A council is facing complaints as CCTV footage shows binmen mixing food, recycling and household waste.

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BMW driver clocked at 70mph through village

BMW driver clocked at 70mph through village

A BMW driver was caught driving at 70mph through a village in a 40mph limit.

Christmas travel chaos as drivers face long delays

Christmas travel chaos as drivers face long delays

Drivers faced nine-mile queues and delays of more than an hour in the post-Christmas rush.

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Housebuilder behind 800 homes 'out of touch'

Housebuilder behind 800 homes 'out of touch'

The construction company behind a controversial plan for 800 homes near a beauty spot has been branded "out of touch".

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Teen drug dealer caught at Bluewater

Teen drug dealer caught at Bluewater

A teenager has admitted supplying cannabis after being caught with the drug, along with digital scales, while at Bluewater Shopping Centre.

'Adopting a dog has made me selfish - and I love it'

'Adopting a dog has made me selfish - and I love it'

Brexit doesn't matter when you have a dog and it makes you selfish too, writes columnist Ed McConnell.

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A turbulent year in politics ends - and another looms

A turbulent year in politics ends - and another looms

We take a look back at a year of three prime ministers, four chancellors and a lot of talk about cake....

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Films shot in Kent in 2022

Films shot in Kent in 2022

With the help of Kent Film Office, we have compiled a list of movies filmed in the county in this "exceptional" year.

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Plans lodged for 67-home estate on derelict farm

Plans lodged for 67-home estate on derelict farm

The derelict remains of a listed farmhouse are set to be flattened to make way for a 67-home development.

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‘We were about to start cutting hair then this happened…’

‘We were about to start cutting hair then this happened…’

The owner of a barber shop has recalled the shocking moment he leapt out of the way of a car that ploughed through his business.

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Demolition plan branded 'disaster' given green light

Demolition plan branded 'disaster' given green light

A bid to flatten a car restoration workshop and build a row of houses has been approved despite fears the project will be a "disaster".

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Hundreds flock to coast for Boxing Day dip

Hundreds flock to coast for Boxing Day dip

Five-hundred people donned their swimsuits and braved the wintry weather as they took part in a Boxing Day dip.

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90 asylum seekers reached Kent on Christmas Day

90 asylum seekers reached Kent on Christmas Day

Dozens of asylum seekers made the perilous journey across the Channel on small boats on Christmas Day, it has been revealed.

Residents' anger over 'eyesore' seafront makeover

Residents' anger over 'eyesore' seafront makeover

Plans for an "unashamedly modern" development on the Kent coast have been branded an "eyesore" by concerned residents.

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Air ambulance lands in Kent park

Air ambulance lands in Kent park

An air ambulance has been spotted landing in a park close to the centre of a Kent town.

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Car crashes into four vehicles after police chase

Car crashes into four vehicles after police chase

A vehicle crashed into two four cars following a police chase close to the centre of a Kent town.

Big delays at key tunnel

Big delays at key tunnel

Heavy traffic is adding an hour onto journey times at the Dartford Crossing as rail strikes add to traffic congestion.

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Filmed in Kent: Netflix thriller debuts

Filmed in Kent: Netflix thriller debuts

A new six-part spy thriller with a host of top names debuts today - with scenes filmed in Kent.

Flood alerts issued for huge stretch of coastline

Flood alerts issued for huge stretch of coastline

The Environment Agency has this morning issued flood alerts for a large stretch of Kent's coastline - with 'higher than expected' tide this afternoon.

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Are you Kent’s biggest Wetherspoon fan?

Are you Kent’s biggest Wetherspoon fan?

How does £50 to spend at your local Wetherspoon sound? If you can name the pub just by looking at the carpet, you could win a few drinks on us...

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Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1950s

Classic pictures from Kent towns in the 1950s

These incredible archive photos show how different life was in Kent in the 1950s - and how huge changes were just beginning.

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Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

London's New Year's Day Parade is back, after two years of Covid-19 curbs, and here's all you need to know about seeing in 2023 in style.

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First look at eye-catching transformation of former hospital site

First look at eye-catching transformation of former hospital site

Designs for new homes overlooking the sea on the grounds of a former hospital have been revealed.

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'I hate cats - here's why'

'I hate cats - here's why'

Secret Thinker has had enough of cats and may need to take matters into his own hands.

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'I'm in love with my air fryer, I even took it camping'

'I'm in love with my air fryer, I even took it camping'

With many lucky foodies being gifted an air fryer for Christmas, a funeral celebrant has shared her tips and tricks for the kitchen gadget.

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