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‘Ridiculous' high street 20mph zone gets green light

‘Ridiculous' high street 20mph zone gets green light

Controversial plans to introduce a 20mph zone, improvements for pedestrians and cycle paths have been given the green light.

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The picturesque pub crawl along overlooked Kent railway line

The picturesque pub crawl along overlooked Kent railway line

We discovered the perfect pub crawl between Sussex and Kent as we hopped on board the Marshlink line, stopping at a few cosy taverns along the way.

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Tributes to florist who lived in same house for 94 years

Tributes to florist who lived in same house for 94 years

The family of a great-grandmother who died in the same house she was born in said she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Kent’s military reservists recognised

Kent’s military reservists recognised

The contribution of 500 reservist personnel in the county to the Armed Forces has been acknowledged.

Hygiene rating shock for hotel after e-scooters left in food stores

Hygiene rating shock for hotel after e-scooters left in food stores

A hotel and golf club has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating as no handwash was found onsite and food was not correctly labelled.

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‘I only parked at bus stop for two minutes – where’s the leeway?’

‘I only parked at bus stop for two minutes – where’s the leeway?’

An elderly couple are fuming over getting a parking ticket for briefly pulling over at a bus stop.

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The run-down Kent park transformed with incredible new play area

The run-down Kent park transformed with incredible new play area

Once seen as a place to avoid, this park with a huge new play area and cafe is now definitely worth a visit following a £5 million renovation.

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The Stonegate pubs in Kent looking for new landlords

The Stonegate pubs in Kent looking for new landlords

From village inns to town centre taverns, if you’ve ever fancied taking the reins of a traditional pub there are plenty of options around the county.

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‘Who are we to begrudge people much-needed homes?’

‘Who are we to begrudge people much-needed homes?’

Housebuilding is rarely welcomed in Kent – but should we accept it as a necessary price of the county’s popularity?

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‘You’re relying on a stranger to save your child’s life’

‘You’re relying on a stranger to save your child’s life’

A mum is urging people to join the bone marrow register after her two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Tents set up after biohazard response at port

Tents set up after biohazard response at port

Biohazard tents were set up following reports of sick migrants arriving in Kent.

Heartbreak over death of ‘beautiful soul’ Bella

Heartbreak over death of ‘beautiful soul’ Bella

A young woman has been described as a ‘ray of sunshine’ following her tragic death.

Why is there ‘vomit-like’ algae covering nature reserve’s lake?

Why is there ‘vomit-like’ algae covering nature reserve’s lake?

A ‘putrid’ layer of bright yellow algae on the surface of the water at a protected beauty spot had raised fears of pollutants at the site.

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Brixton Academy can reopen following deadly crush

Brixton Academy can reopen following deadly crush

A club where a deadly crush claimed the life of a Kent security guard can reopen if it meets a list of 77 safety conditions.

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Theatre closure extended after RAAC discovery

Theatre closure extended after RAAC discovery

A theatre forced to shut earlier this month after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete – RAAC – was found is to stay closed for two months.

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Rapist preyed on teen after she lost loved one

Rapist preyed on teen after she lost loved one

A 76-year-old man who sexually assaulted and raped a young girl who was grieving the death of a loved one has been locked up.

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Man jailed after laundering millions for crime gangs

Man jailed after laundering millions for crime gangs

A man has been jailed after being found to have laundered millions of pounds for organised crime groups across the country.

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More than 1,000 fish found dead in stream after Southern Water spill

More than 1,000 fish found dead in stream after Southern Water spill

More than 1,000 fish have been found dead in a stream after a spill from a wastewater pumping station.

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BMW’s wheels left spinning in the air after getting stuck on bollards

BMW’s wheels left spinning in the air after getting stuck on bollards

A BMW has become the latest car to be jacked up into the air by automated bollards in a city centre.

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Gang laugh and joke after killing man during robbery

Gang laugh and joke after killing man during robbery

A gang of 13 have been convicted after a 25-year-old man was stabbed to death during a robbery involving cannabis plants.

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‘Heartbroken’ wife to keep pub open in landlord’s memory

‘Heartbroken’ wife to keep pub open in landlord’s memory

The distraught partner of a pub landlord who was stabbed to death has vowed to keep the boozer open in his memory.

Police call off search for elderly woman

Police call off search for elderly woman

An elderly woman is missing and police are seeking the public’s help to track her down.

Swimming pool reopens after sudden closure

Swimming pool reopens after sudden closure

A swimming pool has reopened after closing unexpectedly earlier this week due to water quality levels.

Jackknifed lorry which caused heavy delays on major road cleared

Jackknifed lorry which caused heavy delays on major road cleared

A major road is now back open after it was blocked following an incident involving a lorry.

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Fears village ‘losing its history’ as church could become holy-day let

Fears village ‘losing its history’ as church could become holy-day let

Anxious villagers fear they will “lose part of their history” as plans have been submitted to turn a redundant church into a holiday let.

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Killer Asian hornets almost wipe out business as Kent ‘invasion’ spreads

Killer Asian hornets almost wipe out business as Kent ‘invasion’ spreads

A devastated dad’s business has almost been wiped out by killer Asian hornets – as the number of nests found in Kent is on the rise.

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Only pub in village set to reopen

Only pub in village set to reopen

A village’s only pub which closed earlier this year is set to reopen next month – and offer “fine dining”.

Pensioner knocked down by car

Pensioner knocked down by car

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a sightseeing trip to a tourist town.

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Car fire in Dartford Tunnel leads to long delays

Car fire in Dartford Tunnel leads to long delays

A fire which closed a major route between Kent and Essex has since been extinguished by fire crews.

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Motorway closure could go on for another week

Motorway closure could go on for another week

Further delay on repairs to a motorway bridge could mean a busy slip road is out of action for another week, causing more delays.

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