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Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

Wet and windy weather is set to grip the county as the UK prepares for the impact of Storm Babet.

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£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

The freehold of a former bank building, which is now partially used as an Indian restaurant, has been put up for sale.

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Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

A row of former council office buildings built about 200 years ago are set for a transformation under new plans.

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Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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Jealous plasterer strangled and bit girlfriend in Facebook friends row

Jealous plasterer strangled and bit girlfriend in Facebook friends row

A jealous bully strangled his girlfriend and bit her face after she told him she was unhappy with their relationship, a court heard.

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

A restaurant has tripled in size after becoming so popular that hungry customers were left queuing in the rain.

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Woman banned from having animals after slitting dog's throat is found with new pet

Woman banned from having animals after slitting dog's throat is found with new pet

A woman who was banned from keeping animals for life after she stabbed her pet to death was found with another dog when police visited her home.

Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

Councillors calling for the return of Eurostar to the county are urging trade leaders to reveal the impact the service has on their business.

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‘Explosions’ heard before fire spreads to home

‘Explosions’ heard before fire spreads to home

The doors to a garage ‘blew off’ during a fire before flames spread to a bungalow.

Search for man seen with missing teenage girl

Search for man seen with missing teenage girl

Police searching for a teenage girl last seen four days ago are seeking to identify a man seen with her on CCTV.

Council’s plan to create 49 new homes gets cash boost

Council’s plan to create 49 new homes gets cash boost

A scheme to create “genuinely” affordable homes on a former pub site and old garages has received a cash boost.

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Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

Violence and persistent bad behaviour have resulted in a surge in the number of children being ousted from schools.

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Nightclub boss denies sexually abusing children

Nightclub boss denies sexually abusing children

A nightclub boss is to stand trial accused of sexually abusing children more than 30 years ago.

Staff ‘saved’ pub from being completely destroyed in fire

Staff ‘saved’ pub from being completely destroyed in fire

The landlords of a pub which went up in flames yesterday have paid tribute to the quick-thinking actions of staff – which may well have saved it.

Biker dies after crash

Biker dies after crash

A man has died following a serious crash on a stretch of road, which had to be closed for nearly 12 hours.

Air ambulance lands in park

Air ambulance lands in park

An air ambulance landed in a village park late last night

Huge TV star has ‘best experience ever’ at Kent celeb hotspot

Huge TV star has ‘best experience ever’ at Kent celeb hotspot

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has enjoyed a stay at a Kent animal park.

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Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Level crossing crash causes traffic mayhem

Monday morning commuter plans have been thrown into disarray after a car crashed into a level crossing, causing major tailbacks and gridlock.

Veterinary hospital to be named after Paul O’Grady after flood of donations

Veterinary hospital to be named after Paul O’Grady after flood of donations

A veterinary hospital is to be named after presenter and animal lover Paul O’Grady after almost half a million pounds was raised following his death.

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Anger as roofer who sent underage girl explicit selfies spared jail

Anger as roofer who sent underage girl explicit selfies spared jail

The family of an underage girl bombarded with explicit selfies by a 32-year-old roofer says he “got off lightly” after he was spared jail.

‘Grubby’ zero-star curry house had ‘dirty’ food tubs and no hot water

‘Grubby’ zero-star curry house had ‘dirty’ food tubs and no hot water

An Indian restaurant has been hit with the lowest possible hygiene rating after having no hot water for 10 days.

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Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

A planning inspector has quashed a planning committee’s original rejection for 10 houses on farmland.

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State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent

A centre in Kent will be the latest to celebrate the rise of a fast-growing racquet sport sweeping the country with new state-of-the-art facilities.

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16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

16 hectare solar panel farm planned for beauty spot

A proposal for a large solar farm in an AONB is causing division.

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Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

A “kind and unique” man who lived in the woods for 20 years and was known for his love of animals was killed by a falling tree.

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Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

Meet the dad-of-three selling his fire engine on Facebook

A working fire engine has appeared for sale on Facebook Marketplace – after the owner used it to save his own thatched home.

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Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

Runner ‘bitten on the buttocks’ by Alsatian running free in park

A jogger was “bitten on the buttocks” by a dog running loose around a park while its owner slept in his van nearby.

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The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.

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‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

A tattoo shop venture which started as a side hustle and has now inked everyone from celebrities to pensioners has been crowned the county’s best.

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