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American brand opens first UK store at Bluewater

American brand opens first UK store at Bluewater

An American chain that's the US equivalent of Lush or The Body Shop has opened a branch at Bluewater.

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Chef to the stars brings intimate London dining to Kent

Chef to the stars brings intimate London dining to Kent

An interactive restaurant with just five tables and an ever-changing menu is getting a celebrity following.

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Cost of huge waterfront stadium revealed

Cost of huge waterfront stadium revealed

The eye-watering sums involved in constructing an 8,000-seater stadium at the heart of a waterfront development have been made public.

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'Entertainment' plans for long-empty Debenhams store

'Entertainment' plans for long-empty Debenhams store

A proposal to open an 'entertainment' space in a long-empty Debenhams store has been revealed as part of a £3.1 million town regeneration scheme.

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Shot dead in pub with his own gun - but who pulled the trigger?

Shot dead in pub with his own gun - but who pulled the trigger?

As police appeal for new information into one of Kent's most notorious cold cases, we revisit the pub where tragedy struck five years ago.

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The five 'outstanding' Kent schools hit with shock Ofsted ratings

The five 'outstanding' Kent schools hit with shock Ofsted ratings

Five schools which have held 'outstanding' Ofsted ratings for years have dropped to the two lowest grades following reinspections this year.

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Councillor linked to fascist group quits KCC

Councillor linked to fascist group quits KCC

A Conservative county councillor has quit his role after pictures emerged from his time as a member of an openly-fascist group.

Two hurt by falling debris as turkey and tinsel trip turns into nightmare

Two hurt by falling debris as turkey and tinsel trip turns into nightmare

A coach driver and a holidaymaker on a turkey and tinsel trip were hurt after part of the fascia of a seafront hotel collapsed into the street.

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'Heavy rain and 44mph winds - but at least England win'

'Heavy rain and 44mph winds - but at least England win'

We brave the wet and wild conditions to watch England open their winter World Cup campaign on the big screen.

Housing plans for pub destroyed in 'arson attack' rejected

Housing plans for pub destroyed in 'arson attack' rejected

A bid to tear down a fire-ravaged pub to make way for a new housing development has been dismissed on appeal.

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Petition calls for action after woman killed on A2

Petition calls for action after woman killed on A2

More than 400 people have signed a petition demanding safety is improved on a stretch of the A2 after a fatal accident.

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Fears grow for pensioner missing for three weeks

Fears grow for pensioner missing for three weeks

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a missing 73-year-old, as the search enters a fourth week.

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

Cyclist in hospital after being hit by car

A road was blocked for almost two-and-a-half hours after a cyclist was hit by a car.

'If football isn't coming home make sure violence doesn't either'

'If football isn't coming home make sure violence doesn't either'

A football-loving bishop has urged men not to bring violence home this World Cup as England kick off their campaign for glory.

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England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

England fan covered in flags sings Vindaloo in streets

World Cup fever may not be as hot as it's been in recent years, but one Kent man is showing plenty of spirit ahead of the tournament.

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Men charged after Euros final violence

Men charged after Euros final violence

Eighteen suspects will appear in court after allegedly assaulting police officers and damaging cars after last year's Euro football final.

Woman suffers life-changing injuries in cow attack

Woman suffers life-changing injuries in cow attack

A rambler who was 'thrown around like a rag doll' by stampeding cows during a walking holiday is set to share her story on TV.

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Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Nursery shut over gas leak fears

Emergency roadworks have brought a town centre to a standstill and caused a day care centre to close temporarily.

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Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Opening date announced for new Home Bargains store

Budget chain Home Bargains has announced an opening date for a new store in a former Aldi building, which is set to create 70 jobs.

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'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

'The world is so cruel, I can't believe you're gone'

Tributes have been left at the scene where a much-loved father-of-three was killed in a horror crash with a lorry.

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

'Birds come through the wall and my son's room streams with water'

A mum living in a council property with five children has shared a shocking video of a bird poking through the living room wall.

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Clarks store to permanently close

Clarks store to permanently close

A branch of a shoe shop has shut its doors just weeks after another closed.

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Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

Man fighting for his life in hospital after town centre attack

A large police cordon has been put up near a town centre.

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Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

Death of asylum seeker 'wasn't due to infectious disease'

A man who died at Manston processing centre did not catch an infectious diseases there, the immigration minister has confirmed.

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

I gave up my car after 31 years - could I last a week?

We're constantly being told to ditch our cars and use public transport instead - but is that really feasible for people living in Kent?

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'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

'I might not be able to run 26 miles but I can take a punch'

A TikTok comedian is defying stereotypes over his weight and age to take part in a boxing match all for charity.

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Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

Porsche driver caught drinking beer behind the wheel

A driver who was spotted by cops drinking in his car at a petrol station has been banned from the road.

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We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

We spent nearly £100 at this ‘free’ Christmas attraction

With fighting barmen, hefty prices and a drink that looked like curry sauce, is Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland really worth the trip?

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'If it's miniature, we have it'

'If it's miniature, we have it'

Meet the family who have set up an independent drinks company with a twist.

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Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

Dog thrown from car makes remarkable recovery

A rescue pooch that was unable to walk after suffering shocking injuries is now running around on all four paws.

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