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How pig farmers founded England and changed the world

How pig farmers founded England and changed the world

A Kent historian says the founders of English culture were more likely to have been pig farmers than warriors, but told porkies about their past.

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'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'

'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'

The owner of a beloved business destroyed by a fire has spoken of his "devastation", saying it will take at least two years to reopen.

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Multi-million pound revamp set to get the nod

Multi-million pound revamp set to get the nod

A £17 million redevelopment of a popular sports centre is expected to be approved.

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Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

The High Court has ruled the government's plans to house asylum seekers in dilapidated barracks until 2026 are unlawful, it's been reported.

Crews battle blaze threatening multiple houses

Crews battle blaze threatening multiple houses

Nine fire engines attended the scene of a blaze that affected a number of homes.

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Police in stand-off with man in sea

Police in stand-off with man in sea

A man threw stones at police and hurled abuse, after entering the sea during a stand-off with emergency services.

Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Domino's Pizza plans resurface for historic pub

Plans have been resubmitted to convert a historic 131-year-old pub into a pizza takeaway joint – just two years after original plans were turned down.

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'I nearly died, it was the best thing that happened to me'

'I nearly died, it was the best thing that happened to me'

A couple from Kent tell how they overcame a horrific accident which motivated them follow their dreams of starting up a music festival.

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RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

RSPCA fears for pet health as cash-strapped owners cut back

Animal charities say owners are cutting back on medical bills and pet food as the cost of living crisis squeezes budgets.

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Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

An inquest has heard how the body of a 23-year-old soldier was found at an Army base in Kent.

'Unfair' parking fee rise hits one half of borough

'Unfair' parking fee rise hits one half of borough

Business owners are fuming after a council opted to hike up parking prices in part of one Kent borough, while it remains free in the other half.

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£70k needed to fund sculpture of famous playwright

£70k needed to fund sculpture of famous playwright

Campaigners have issued an appeal to help fund a £70,000 statue of a famous playwright.

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Town's first 20mph scheme approved for 40 roads

Town's first 20mph scheme approved for 40 roads

A ‘Twenty is Plenty’ campaign has proved successful after councillors agreed to slash speed limits on 40 roads.

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Rwanda makes plans to house child asylum seekers

Rwanda makes plans to house child asylum seekers

Children arriving in the UK could soon be sent to Rwanda as the country prepares to house the youngsters under the government's controversial scheme.

Huge jump and Nascar-style bend to stay at Lydden

Huge jump and Nascar-style bend to stay at Lydden

Changes to Lydden Hill's rallycross circuit – including a tabletop jump and banking – will remain in place following a successful debut last weekend.

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Boy seriously injured after being hit by car on crossing

Boy seriously injured after being hit by car on crossing

A child has been flown to hospital and a man has been arrested after an incident on a pedestrian crossing.

Calls for new roundabout on danger junction to stop 'boy racers'

Calls for new roundabout on danger junction to stop 'boy racers'

Elderly people living in a retirement complex say they fear for their lives crossing a perilous thoroughfare.

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Fake police fraudsters who targeted pensioners avoid jail

Fake police fraudsters who targeted pensioners avoid jail

Men who pretended to be police officers to con money out of pensioners have kept their freedom despite targeting hundreds of people.

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Estate hit with dispersal order as rowdy teens run riot

Estate hit with dispersal order as rowdy teens run riot

Teenagers shouting and keeping neighbours up at night has led to a dispersal order being granted this weekend.

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Train services crippled as workers walkout for third time

Train services crippled as workers walkout for third time

Thousands of rail workers are staging another strike in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions and services will be disrupted all weekend.

Stolen car overturns in country lane

Stolen car overturns in country lane

Five people fled after a stolen car ended up on its roof in a country lane.

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Pictures show devastation as warehouse goes up in flames

Pictures show devastation as warehouse goes up in flames

Fire crews tackled a large fire in a dockside warehouse, while people living in the area were warned to keep windows and doors shut.

Businesses suffer as town centre works continue

Businesses suffer as town centre works continue

A business owner says he has been forced to reduce his opening times and cut back staff hours due to ongoing works in a town centre.

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Cancer faker who made £45k in donations to pay back just £5

Cancer faker who made £45k in donations to pay back just £5

A devious mum who faked cancer to raise £45,000 from well-wishers which she splashed on a lavish lifestyle has been ordered to pay back just £5.

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Man knifed himself to death in stranger's garden

Man knifed himself to death in stranger's garden

A former personal trainer who died after stabbing himself in the stomach was found fatally injured by a shocked widow in her back garden.

'Playing the victim is fun - but is it doing us any good?'

'Playing the victim is fun - but is it doing us any good?'

Columnist Melissa Todd writes how victimhood has become "inexplicably" intertwined with virtue.

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'Pointless' changes to grammars blasted by ex-head

'Pointless' changes to grammars blasted by ex-head

Radical changes to three of county's grammar schools have been strongly criticised by an education expert as a consultation nears its conclusion.

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Victory for campaigners as bid to turn pub into homes snubbed

Victory for campaigners as bid to turn pub into homes snubbed

A bid to convert a long-empty pub into houses has been snubbed after more than 100 residents campaigned for the boozer to be saved.

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Why plans for thousands of new Kent homes have stalled

Why plans for thousands of new Kent homes have stalled

An issue holding up major housing projects could lead to "uncontrolled development" in some areas - so what's being done to solve the problem?

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A-listers star in play at new Kent theatre

A-listers star in play at new Kent theatre

The Wire actor Dominic West has put on a stellar display as Doctor Faustus alongside other big names at a new Kent theatre.

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