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England's second oldest purpose-built stage at risk

England's second oldest purpose-built stage at risk

A campaign has been launched to save the home of two popular live entertainment venues which has a long history.

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Former town centre amusements could be demolished for flats

Former town centre amusements could be demolished for flats

Plans to transform a town centre "eyesore" are back with planners, after the original approved application's permission expired.

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From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

From a Bond girl to the Beatles - the showbiz past of village store

A gone but not forgotten village shop has much to be remembered for, not least some of its celebrity customers – but its owners were the real stars.

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Millionaire property tycoon jailed over abusive relationship

Millionaire property tycoon jailed over abusive relationship

A property tycoon who abused his ex-lover and sent revealing photos to her parents has been jailed after admitting a campaign of coercive behaviour.

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'Our town has been abandoned by police'

'Our town has been abandoned by police'

A businesswoman says £1 million worth of stock has been stolen from town centre stores in recent years - yet there is still no police presence.

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Shut-down nursery's damning inspection three days after reopening

Shut-down nursery's damning inspection three days after reopening

A nursery shut down by Ofsted amid concerns over safety, staffing and teaching has been handed the worst possible rating three days after reopening.

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'Vile monster took away my life – I'm living in shadow of something he created'

'Vile monster took away my life – I'm living in shadow of something he created'

The victim of a predatory bus driver who sexually abused children has spoken of how he ruined her life as he starts a 16-year jail term.

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k Friday cash

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k Friday cash

The weekend has started with a big cash prize win for one lucky Kent radio station listener.

Overnight road closures announced for motorists

Overnight road closures announced for motorists

There is to be more disruption to one of Kent's busiest roads as a gas company battles to replace leaking mains.

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Family-run bakery opens 12th store

Family-run bakery opens 12th store

A bakery firm has continued its expansion across the county with the opening of yet another branch.

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Woman arrested after dying man's funeral fund stolen

Woman arrested after dying man's funeral fund stolen

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested as part of a probe into a burglary that saw a dying man lose the money he had saved for his own funeral.

Man pushed to ground in robbery

Man pushed to ground in robbery

CCTV images have been released after a man in his 50s was pushed to the ground and robbed of his wallet.

Delight as whale spotted in Channel

Delight as whale spotted in Channel

Pictures show what appears to be a whale swimming in the English Channel.

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Two arrests after high street stabbing

Two arrests after high street stabbing

Two men have been arrested following a stabbing on a busy high street which left a man seriously injured.

Lost toy's heartwarming adventures go viral

Lost toy's heartwarming adventures go viral

The decadent adventures of a lost toy monkey have captured the hearts of thousands after being posted online by the good Samaritan who took him in.

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18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

18-mile stretch of M20 to close for 16 nights

Highways bosses are to shut a lengthy stretch of the M20 from next week to allow for "essential" resurfacing works.

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Arms dealer jailed after guns found at home

Arms dealer jailed after guns found at home

A 58-year-old has been convicted of using encrypted messages to deal guns after pistols were discovered at his house.

'We're enjoying World Cup despite pricey pints'

'We're enjoying World Cup despite pricey pints'

An England football fan says he is enjoying the atmosphere at his ninth World Cup being played in Qatar despite the pricey cost of a pint.

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Can van driver's World Cup song inspire England?

Can van driver's World Cup song inspire England?

A dad-of-two admits 'I can't sing' but he can write songs and his new effort could be the anthem England need for victory.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after coming off bike

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after coming off bike

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after coming off their bike at a junction, sparking long delays.

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Sex offender jailed after hiding secret phone

Sex offender jailed after hiding secret phone

A registered sex offender has been jailed after breaching his sexual harm prevention order.

TV star visits Kent hotel for pamper session

TV star visits Kent hotel for pamper session

Former Towie member and star of The Family Diaries Billie Shepherd visited a luxury hotel and enjoyed afternoon tea and a spa session.

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Boxer could have been in car during horror crash which killed four

Boxer could have been in car during horror crash which killed four

An up-and-coming boxing star has revealed he could have been in the car when a horror crash which killed four men last year.

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Arrest after man stabbed during 'fight'

Arrest after man stabbed during 'fight'

Police tracked down a victim in hospital after he suffered stab wounds in an "altercation" with a group of people.

Man 'hit with weapon in Asda car-jacking'

Man 'hit with weapon in Asda car-jacking'

A man suffered facial and head injuries after a car thief reportedly smashed the window of his Audi and made off in it.

Football fans warned to be sensible ahead of England game

Football fans warned to be sensible ahead of England game

There will be an increase in police patrols during tonight's World Cup game, with fans urged to act responsibly.

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Man killed at pub was stabbed in the abdomen

Man killed at pub was stabbed in the abdomen

A man who died after a double stabbing at a rural pub was stabbed in the abdomen, an inquest has heard.

Three-vehicle crash on M2

Three-vehicle crash on M2

There is queuing traffic on the M2 London-bound this morning after an accident.

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27,000 reflective products given away in road safety campaign

27,000 reflective products given away in road safety campaign

The Be Bright Be Seen campaign aims to help young children in Kent be more visible when cycling in the winter.

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Controversial bid to move 100-year-old war memorial revealed

Controversial bid to move 100-year-old war memorial revealed

Plans to move a historic war memorial are back on the table, despite a huge backlash when the idea was first proposed six years ago.

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