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Bid to transform Sports Direct with new shops and 31 flats

Bid to transform Sports Direct with new shops and 31 flats

A bid has been launched to transform empty Sports Direct and USC stores - as developers say "the era of large shops is in decline".

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Van crashes into A249 central reservation

Van crashes into A249 central reservation

A photo shows the precarious position a van ended up in after a crash on the dual carriageway.

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Man's jaw broken after being punched in head

Man's jaw broken after being punched in head

Police have issued CCTV images of someone who may be able to help them solve an alleged attack.

No Southeastern services in Kent on Saturday

No Southeastern services in Kent on Saturday

Strike action will mean no Southeastern trains will be running in Kent on Saturday, with significant disruption expected.

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Bonnie Raitt to headline Black Deer Festival

Bonnie Raitt to headline Black Deer Festival

American music icon Bonnie Raitt will headline a stellar line-up of blues, country and Americana acts at Black Deer 2023.

Concern over 50 homes and GP surgery plan for pig farm site

Concern over 50 homes and GP surgery plan for pig farm site

Plans for dozens of homes and a doctor's surgery at a former piggery should be rejected because of inadequate parking, highways chiefs have warned.

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'Smelly' dead fish left to rot on new-build estate

'Smelly' dead fish left to rot on new-build estate

Fed-up residents say "smelly" dead fish being left to rot on a new-build estate have become a "health hazard".

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DPD driver dies at depot

DPD driver dies at depot

A delivery firm has confirmed the death of one of its couriers but denies allegations of long working hours in the run-up to Black Friday.

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Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Sports bar shut by council after reaching 'tipping point'

Police were called to help council officers shut down a sports bar shortly after its owners had applied to extend its licence.

Frankie & Benny's to close next month

Frankie & Benny's to close next month

A Frankie & Benny's restaurant at one of Kent's multi-million pound complexes has announced it will close.

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Kent hotel ranked 4th best in UK

Kent hotel ranked 4th best in UK

A hotel in Kent has been ranked in the top five best places to stay in the UK in a list of the top 50 boutique hotels.

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Play park reopens after £400k upgrade

Play park reopens after £400k upgrade

A £400,000 play area has opened as part of a town's £1.1m regeneration programme.

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Lightning and stronger winds added to weather warning

Lightning and stronger winds added to weather warning

Forecasters warn high winds, heavy rain and lightning could cause power cuts and flooding in Kent this evening.

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'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

'We had a friendship you never thought would go away'

The friend of a mum-of-two who passed away suddenly has paid tribute to her.

Police officer injured in M2 crash

Police officer injured in M2 crash

A police officer has been injured in an early morning crash on the M2.

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Braverman admits most refugees need to reach UK to claim asylum

Braverman admits most refugees need to reach UK to claim asylum

The Home Secretary has been accused of being "out of her depth" after admitting most asylum seekers would need to reach the UK to submit a claim.

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CCTV image released after rail staff spat at

CCTV image released after rail staff spat at

Transport officers are investigating following an incident where a man climbed a train station fence and spat at staff.

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Fake cop made up sex claim to con pensioner

Fake cop made up sex claim to con pensioner

CCTV captured the moment a serial fraudster casually withdrew cash after tricking her victim into handing over their card and PIN number.

Huge new reservoir to become 'countryside attraction'

Huge new reservoir to become 'countryside attraction'

Long-harboured plans to build a new reservoir in the Kent countryside are at last moving forward, with the four-mile site set to become an attraction.

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KFC boss's tragic farewell message to friends

KFC boss's tragic farewell message to friends

A restaurant manager who jumped off a bridge after spending the day at the pub with pals sent a heartbreaking last message to them.

'She came to me in my dreams - she told me she was in a good place'

'She came to me in my dreams - she told me she was in a good place'

A year on from the deaths of 32 people in the Channel, what's changed? We speak to the grieving families left behind and those fighting for solutions.

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'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

'They don't pay council tax - so why do we empty their bins?'

Owners of short-term holiday let properties in one coastal district could face new charges under measures being pushed by councillors.

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Sadness at death of 'indescribably beautiful' white lion

Sadness at death of 'indescribably beautiful' white lion

A white lion who had lived for nine years at a big cat sanctuary has died after a short illness and will be "sorely missed".

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Forensic officers at property for four days

Forensic officers at property for four days

A large police presence has been spotted after a house was targeted in an aggravated burglary.

Major response as boat goes up in flames

Major response as boat goes up in flames

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing across the skyline for miles after a fire broke out on a large boat.

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Man's face cut with knife in burglary horror

Man's face cut with knife in burglary horror

A man's face was cut after two thugs armed with knives stormed into a home and demanded cash.

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MP calls for Just Stop Oil to be 'treated as terrorists'

MP calls for Just Stop Oil to be 'treated as terrorists'

An MP has called for climate change protesters who scaled the Dartford Crossing, causing days of misery, to be treated as a criminal organisation.

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Jail for 'grim reaper' after town centre stabbing

Jail for 'grim reaper' after town centre stabbing

A knifeman has been jailed for more than seven years after he stabbed a former school friend in broad daylight outside a department store.

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Coca-Cola truck heading to shopping centre

Coca-Cola truck heading to shopping centre

A global drinks company has announced its iconic red truck will be visiting a venue in Kent.

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Three-mile queues on M20 after lorries collide

Three-mile queues on M20 after lorries collide

Traffic was stopped on the M20 after two lorries collided earlier today.

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