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Two new chains revealed for town's revamp

Two new chains revealed for town's revamp

The latest names to have signed up to a town’s regeneration scheme have been revealed.

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No love for KFC

No love for KFC

More than 100 objections have been written after plans for a KFC restaurant in an oast house were revealed.

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Free entry to stay for Dreamland

Free entry to stay for Dreamland

Record-breaking numbers for the seafront theme park's opening weeks has lead to bosses keeping the free entry scheme.

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Paedophile spared prison over 'vile' images

Paedophile spared prison over 'vile' images

A paedophile arrested after a police raid on his parents' home uncovered child sex images on his laptop has avoided a jail sentence.

CCTV issued after girl punched in the face

CCTV issued after girl punched in the face

Police are trying to trace a man who they think may be able to help them with their inquires after a woman was punched in the face in a random attack.

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'Professional burglar' jailed after leaving blood stain

'Professional burglar' jailed after leaving blood stain

A “professional burglar” who swiped Corinthian style silver candlesticks and expensive antiques from a woman’s home has been jailed.

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Former BBC presenter to stand as MEP

Former BBC presenter to stand as MEP

The University of Kent's chancellor, Gavin Esler, has announced he will be standing as an anti-Brexit MEP at the European elections.

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Man 'cuts up dead porpoise with meat cleaver'

Man 'cuts up dead porpoise with meat cleaver'

A man has allegedly been spotted using a meat cleaver to cut up a porpoise found washed up dead on a beach.

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Road closed due to overturned car

Road closed due to overturned car

Police and ambulance attended the scene of a crash

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'She brought artistry, joy and power to her performances'

'She brought artistry, joy and power to her performances'

Thousands of pounds have been raised to help get the body of a young dancer back to the USA.

Dad who jumped from bridge 'never stopped loving his children'

Dad who jumped from bridge 'never stopped loving his children'

A father-of-three who died after jumping off a bridge over the M20 never stopped loving his children, his family has said.

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Listen to the news with the KentOnline Podcast

Listen to the news with the KentOnline Podcast

You can now stay up to date with the biggest news stories in Kent while you are on the move.

Parents' hope after losing 'warrior' baby to heart failure

Parents' hope after losing 'warrior' baby to heart failure

The family of a tragic tot who died aged 16 months from heart failure are hoping to raise awareness of the condition which caused their son's death.

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Chapel Down brewery delayed again

Chapel Down brewery delayed again

A town-centre brewery being launched by winemaker Chapel Down has been delayed again despite having been due to open this week.

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Undercover police target vandals

Undercover police target vandals

Plain clothes patrols are being used in a bid to end a spate of car window smashings.

Shoe giant puts extra shine on city centre store

Shoe giant puts extra shine on city centre store

A shopping centre has been boosted by a £600,000 investment in a store.

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Elderly cyclist found lying in road

Elderly cyclist found lying in road

A woman in her 70s remains in a serious yet stable condition after she was found lying in the road.

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'My faith is restored in humanity'

'My faith is restored in humanity'

A woman who left her keys in her car door for three days was delighted to discover neither the keys nor car had been stolen.

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Plans to open grilled chicken chain axed

Plans to open grilled chicken chain axed

Hopes to open a grilled chicken restaurant to rival Nando's have been dashed after the proposals were dropped.

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Teen critical but stable after crash

Teen critical but stable after crash

The family of a 17-year-old boy who suffered life-changing injuries in a crash have thanked emergency services for their efforts.

Police launch McDonald's fight probe

Police launch McDonald's fight probe

A brawl in a McDonald's is being investigated by police after a video emerged on social media - but no arrests have yet been made.

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Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

Thugs hurl dog poo at teen with learning difficulties

A college student has been injured in a vicious assault in which attackers flung dog poo at him.

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Man under investigation amid tributes to crash victim

Man under investigation amid tributes to crash victim

A man remains under investigation by police after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash.

'Arsonists set fire to outdoor gym'

'Arsonists set fire to outdoor gym'

A brand new outdoor gym has been closed after a fire which is thought to have been started deliberately.

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Cocktail and gin bar set to open in high street

Cocktail and gin bar set to open in high street

A new bar is set to open in the next fortnight on the site of a former high street restaurant.

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Driver 'caught inhaling laughing gas behind the wheel'

Driver 'caught inhaling laughing gas behind the wheel'

A young man has been arrested after he is thought to have been caught inhaling laughing gas while driving.

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Migrant found dead under coach

Migrant found dead under coach

A man was discovered dead after becoming entangled in the moving parts of a coach.

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Unexploded bomb found in river

Unexploded bomb found in river

Bomb disposal experts have removed an explosive device discovered in a river in a quiet village.

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27 restaurants that turned around poor hygiene ratings

27 restaurants that turned around poor hygiene ratings

A bad hygiene rating is not the end for your favourite restaurant as dozens of establishments have proven in the last 18 months.

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Needles found on path near schools

Needles found on path near schools

A council has cleared up 30 discarded needles from a footpath after horrified parents complained.

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