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Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

Film crew with vintage cars spotted on the coast

Two cafes along the Kent coast were reportedly hired out by a film crew, which arrived with vintage cars and a ‘fake’ police van in tow.

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Woman banned from having animals avoids jail for owning neglected dogs

Woman banned from having animals avoids jail for owning neglected dogs

A 73-year-old pensioner who was banned from owning animals but found with neglected dogs, cats and a canary has avoided jail.

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Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent

Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.

Search for region’s mental health champions

Search for region’s mental health champions

People in Kent are being asked to nominate others for the mental health awards.

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

Mother goose rescued after getting feet caught in fishing wire

An animal rescue team leapt into an icy cold lake to help an Egyptian goose who had fishing wire wrapped around her feet.

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Plans for permanent Gypsy and Traveller site resurface

Plans for permanent Gypsy and Traveller site resurface

A proposal has been resubmitted to convert land into a permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitch with use for static caravans.

Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

Travel firm eyes growth through acquisitions

A leading Kent-based travel firm is expanding out of the South East for the first time and is on the lookout for further growth.

‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

‘Employers must ensure they are ready for the changes’

As a raft of new employment legislation comes into force next month, an expert warns firms need to be ready for the changes.

Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

Kent’s 50 fastest growing firms revealed

The MegaGrowth 50 list of Kent’s fastest-growing firms has returned after being unveiled this morning.

Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

Nationwide signage firm opens first Kent branch

A new signage company has opened in the county – creating five new jobs in the process.

Anger as goats ‘chased to deaths’ by out-of-control dogs

Anger as goats ‘chased to deaths’ by out-of-control dogs

Four goats have died after their herd was chased by dogs at a popular nature reserve.

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‘Football is being dragged in the gutter – we need zero-tolerance policy to referee abuse’

‘Football is being dragged in the gutter – we need zero-tolerance policy to referee abuse’

The pace at which football is clamping down on referee abuse is ‘unbelievable’ says Secret Thinker, who is calling for a zero-tolerance approach.

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‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

‘I’ve done some bad things – but spent 26 years in prison for a murder I didn't commit’

A convicted murderer claims he spent 26 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit – and will continue fighting to prove his innocence.

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Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

A pupil collapsed outside school and was taken to hospital after puffing on a vape that had been spiked with a potentially deadly synthetic drug.

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Turnaround for 'filthy' Turkish restaurant after poor food hygiene score

Turnaround for 'filthy' Turkish restaurant after poor food hygiene score

A popular Turkish restaurant has turned around its food hygiene rating after inspectors branded the walk-in fridge and freezer “filthy”.

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‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

A “frustrated” driver has spent three months trying to find out who is responsible for a pothole that caused £700 of damage to her car.

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Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

A dog owner has been fined after breeding at least 10 litters of Pomeranian puppies in two years, and not taking care of them properly.

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Man on trial for murder of child rapist says ‘blanket of rage’ descended

Man on trial for murder of child rapist says ‘blanket of rage’ descended

A dad-of-two on trial for murdering a child rapist said he "exploded" when the paedophile bragged about his past.

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

Part of major route closed off as Dover Tap brought in

A lane on the A20 has been shut off to cars as freight vehicles on the way to the Port of Dover are managed by traffic lights.

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M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

Part of the M20 will be closed tonight between 8pm and 6am while the Operation Brock contraflow is deployed.

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Group of teens arrested following reports of break-in

Group of teens arrested following reports of break-in

Police dogs were called to reports of a break-in which saw four teenagers arrested.

'We thought there had been an explosion - my car and van were destroyed'

'We thought there had been an explosion - my car and van were destroyed'

A traumatised nurse says she feared there had been an explosion after a car being chased by police careered into vehicles on her driveway.

Suspected shoplifters charged after ‘meat products and bike chains taken’

Suspected shoplifters charged after ‘meat products and bike chains taken’

Two men are due to appear in court after police were called to a retail park following reports of suspicious behaviour.

Kent Tory chair: ‘We’re going to lose and bringing back Boris wouldn’t help’

Kent Tory chair: ‘We’re going to lose and bringing back Boris wouldn’t help’

The Conservatives are on course for defeat at the General Election, according to the chairman of the party’s constituency associations in Kent.

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Fears for ‘beautiful’ wildlife haven if home and school plan approved at barracks

Fears for ‘beautiful’ wildlife haven if home and school plan approved at barracks

Campaigners fear a historic woodland could be destroyed to make way for a new “all-through” school as part of plans for new homes on a barracks site.

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Confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Kent as invasion ‘spreads across Europe’

Confirmed Asian hornet sighting in Kent as invasion ‘spreads across Europe’

Fresh warnings have been issued after an invasive Asian hornet was found in a Kent potting shed

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M2 crash causes delays

M2 crash causes delays

A collision on one of Kent’s motorways caused delays for motorists.

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‘Dangerous’ lorry driver who was four times the limit on M25 avoids jail

‘Dangerous’ lorry driver who was four times the limit on M25 avoids jail

A 34-year-old driver who was spotted driving erratically on the motorway has avoided a prison sentence but lost his licence.

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Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Fashion brand Ted Baker, which has four Kent outlets, has reportedly called in administrators after a licensing partnership was ditched.

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Tool shop to be knocked down for new social homes

Tool shop to be knocked down for new social homes

Plans to demolish a discount shop and build two new buildings in its place for social housing have been given the green light.

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