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Is this the best pub garden in Kent?

Is this the best pub garden in Kent?

A seafront pub has invested heavily in a haven for outdoor drinkers - but is it the county's best?

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'Losing home and having to leave 250 exotic pets left me at rock bottom'

'Losing home and having to leave 250 exotic pets left me at rock bottom'

An exotics YouTuber had to leave his 250 animals behind after being made homeless for seven months - but now he can finally bring them home.

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'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

'When the prisoner I stabbed survived my life changed'

A former addict and drug dealer who was jailed for stabbing another prisoner in the neck with a knife has told his incredible story of redemption.

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Bride with terminal cancer celebrates wedding day

Bride with terminal cancer celebrates wedding day

A mum-of-three with terminal cancer has today fulfilled her wish of getting married after thousands was raised to make her big day a reality.

Extra police on first weekend since pub gardens reopened

Extra police on first weekend since pub gardens reopened

A warning to people to still follow Covid guidelines has been issued ahead of the first weekend after some lockdown restrictions were lifted.

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Police appeal after lorry crashes into motorway barrier

Police appeal after lorry crashes into motorway barrier

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage after a crash on the M25 which closed the road for around 12 hours.

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Traffic held after M20 crash

Traffic held after M20 crash

There are long delays on the M26 and M20 after a crash.

Pups found dumped in woodland

Pups found dumped in woodland

Four puppies were found dumped in a cardboard box, possibly because they were too difficult to sell on.

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The Facebay 'half car' camper described as ‘the weirdest thing ever’

The Facebay 'half car' camper described as ‘the weirdest thing ever’

A unique opportunity to purchase a first generation Ford Galaxy conversion with a difference has been placed for sale online.

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How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

How many people have been vaccinated where you live?

While Covid-19 cases continue to drop, vaccinations increased by a fifth last week as second doses were strongly prioritised over first doses.

Sarah suspect's bail extended

Sarah suspect's bail extended

A woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender as part of the investigation into Sarah Everard's death has had her bail extended.

Chris Smalling robbed at gunpoint

Chris Smalling robbed at gunpoint

Former England and Maidstone United player Chris Smalling has been robbed at gunpoint in his Rome home.

Armed police descend on seafront

Armed police descend on seafront

Armed police officers have attended an incident after a report of a disturbance involving someone with a weapon.

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New high ropes adventure course opens

New high ropes adventure course opens

Families and kids are already enjoying a new high ropes obstacle course that has opened in Kent.

Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Donations from across the world have been flooding in to help fund the vet treatment for an internet famous pug from Kent.

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The Jacksons cancel Medway festival performance

The Jacksons cancel Medway festival performance

A world-famous band due to perform in Kent are having to pull out because of Covid-19.

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KCC says 'no' to Prince Philip floral tributes

KCC says 'no' to Prince Philip floral tributes

People have been asked by Kent County Council not to leave floral tributes or gather in public to pay respects to Prince Philip.

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Asylum seeker barracks slammed in inspectors' report

Asylum seeker barracks slammed in inspectors' report

A full investigation into conditions at a government asylum seeker camp has revealed a number of serious failings.

Builders poised to start on £230m estate

Builders poised to start on £230m estate

Two major house-building firms have signed up to deliver a massive housing development after years of delays caused by legal challenges.

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Anguish as vandals trash memorial to teenager

Anguish as vandals trash memorial to teenager

A riverside memorial set up by friends of a teenager who died suddenly and described as just as important as a gravestone was destroyed by vandals.

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Families await primary places announcement

Families await primary places announcement

Families in Kent are facing a nervous wait for news of their child's September school place, with emails due to be released at 4pm this afternoon.

It's great to be back at the pub - but £11 for a glass of wine, REALLY!

It's great to be back at the pub - but £11 for a glass of wine, REALLY!

Secret Drinker, our undercover pub spy, heads to two pub gardens to buy his first round since lockdown

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'These benches will tackle loneliness'

'These benches will tackle loneliness'

An entrepreneur wants to tackle loneliness using 'Connect Benches' with the help of businesses.

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Divers try to rescue seal

Divers try to rescue seal

An attempt to rescue a seal caught in the River Medway has been unsuccessful.

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Man escapes police custody

Man escapes police custody

Police are hunting for a man who escaped from custody after being arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary.

'Our homes are worth nothing, we're stuffed'

'Our homes are worth nothing, we're stuffed'

Residents fear flat owners will go bankrupt due to an 'arbitrary' rule forcing them to pay up thousands for post-Grenfell fire safety works.

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Duke on select list of mourners for Philip's funeral

Duke on select list of mourners for Philip's funeral

The Duke of Kent is on a select list of mourners who will attend Prince Philip's funeral.

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Trio in dressing gowns and slippers hunted by police

Trio in dressing gowns and slippers hunted by police

Police want to interview three females who visited a shop in their dressing gowns and slippers to allegedly steal sweets.

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Inside the 800-year-old town hall being painstakingly restored

Inside the 800-year-old town hall being painstakingly restored

Conservation experts restoring a centuries-old town centre building have found decoration by a renowned 19th century architect and designer.

Prolific shoplifter banned from every Co-op in Kent

Prolific shoplifter banned from every Co-op in Kent

A persistent shoplifter who targeted a supermarket has been banned from various town centre shops and Co-op branches across the county.

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