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'Mark Wahlberg was our first client'

'Mark Wahlberg was our first client'

He's flown Rita Ora, Ed Westwick and Premier League stars around the world and now thinks more people will turn to private jets to avoid Covid-19.

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Movie director honoured by British Film Industry

Movie director honoured by British Film Industry

A film maker has been shortlisted for an award for his debut feature film which was selected for this year’s Cannes Film Festival Critics’ Week.

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Police officers attacked over 2,000 times

Police officers attacked over 2,000 times

An increase in the number of assaults on police officers across Kent has been predicted following new statistics.

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A20 reopens following crash

A20 reopens following crash

A crash involving a car and motorbike closed part of the A20 in both directions.

Landmarks turn pink and blue to support bereaved families

Landmarks turn pink and blue to support bereaved families

Some of Kent's most iconic buildings changed colour to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

New luxury overnight stay with leopards and rhinos

New luxury overnight stay with leopards and rhinos

Families and couples will soon be able to stay the night at a wild animal park in striking new wigwams.

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Weed dealer ordered to pay back £20k

Weed dealer ordered to pay back £20k

A confiscation hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act has resulted in a drug dealer being ordered to hand over £20,000.

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'He was not going to be taken alive'

'He was not going to be taken alive'

Lawyers at a preliminary hearing debated what would be covered in the inquest into the death of a man shot by police.

'Game changer' trains from Dover to London in under an hour

'Game changer' trains from Dover to London in under an hour

Faster rail travel will open up a host of opportunities for Dover if trains can reach the capital in less than an hour, councillors have said

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Man remanded after woman and police attacked

Man remanded after woman and police attacked

A man has been charged with three offences and has been remanded in custody after a woman and two police officers were attacked.

Police wrap up six-day house search

Police wrap up six-day house search

An extensive police search of a three-bedroom house in a village has concluded - but mystery surrounds the investigation.

Council plans to bring back charges for children's funerals

Council plans to bring back charges for children's funerals

Heartbroken parents of babies and children who die may now have to find hundreds of pounds for funeral costs.

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What do new London rules mean for me?

What do new London rules mean for me?

With restrictions on daily life set to be cranked up in the capital we take a look at what it means for you.

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Hospital patients test positive for Covid-19

Hospital patients test positive for Covid-19

Visiting has been suspended to a specialist ward at the centre of a Covid-19 outbreak.

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Army halt firing exercise after asylum seekers land nearby

Army halt firing exercise after asylum seekers land nearby

An army firing exercise on military land had to be stopped after a boat carrying asylum seekers landed nearby.

Man pinned against tree outside animal park

Man pinned against tree outside animal park

A man was left injured after being rammed into a by a car and pinned against a tree outside a wild animal park.

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House-building policy 'will cost us all dearly'

House-building policy 'will cost us all dearly'

The Tory leader of KCC has written to the county's 16 Conservative MPs warning his party will lose votes over the PM's pledge to build, build, build.

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'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

'I'd advise those living near London to adopt new rules'

As London moves to a Tier 2 lockdown the head of the Kent council closest to the capital has advised residents to adopt recommendations.

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15-mile queues after lorry and van crash

15-mile queues after lorry and van crash

The air ambulance was called to a crash between a lorry and van which led to the closure of a motorway.

Missing man found safe after two days

Missing man found safe after two days

Police have ended the search for a missing man after locating him safe and well.

Have your say on Brexit lorry park... four months after work began

Have your say on Brexit lorry park... four months after work began

The government has launched a two-week consultation on its controversial Brexit lorry park project – four months after work started on the site.

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New Covid test site opens at theme park

New Covid test site opens at theme park

A new Covid-19 testing site has been opened in Dreamland's car park which is currently shut.

Pizza chain eyes up site for first-ever Kent restaurant

Pizza chain eyes up site for first-ever Kent restaurant

A hugely popular pizza chain could be set to open its first-ever Kent restaurant as bosses confirm they are eyeing up a location in the county.

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London to face tighter lockdown

London to face tighter lockdown

The capital will be moved into 'Tier 2' of the coronavirus lockdown system at midnight tomorrow.

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Inquest opened into death of tragic teenager

Inquest opened into death of tragic teenager

An inquest has been opened into the death of teenager Ellis Murphy-Richards who died after being struck by a train. He was 15.

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'Severe' delays at Tunnel after crash

'Severe' delays at Tunnel after crash

Motorists are being advised of delays this morning near the Darford Tunnels following a three vehicle crash.

Huge Chinese restaurant set for new lease of life

Huge Chinese restaurant set for new lease of life

A former restaurant which has been empty for a long time and become a huge town centre eyesore is set to be filled by a new occupier.

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Kent test 'failure' became a Cambridge graduate and budding lawyer

Kent test 'failure' became a Cambridge graduate and budding lawyer

She was labelled as unable to cope with grammar school but silenced her academic doubters by gaining a First Class Honours degree from Cambridge.

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'My 81-year-old mum is terrified to leave home after car theft'

'My 81-year-old mum is terrified to leave home after car theft'

An 81-year-old woman has had her freedom taken away from her after thieves damaged her car and stole parts.

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Sex pest stranger, 75, bombarded young women with calls

Sex pest stranger, 75, bombarded young women with calls

EXCLUSIVE: A young woman has told how a married grandad targeted her with "graphic and abusive" phone calls.

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