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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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Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Protestors occupy supermarket sparking angry reaction from shoppers

Animal rights protestors had meat products waved in their faces by shoppers after they filled the milk aisle of a supermarket.

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Firms save day after council axed Christmas lights funding

Firms save day after council axed Christmas lights funding

Christmas lights displays will go ahead in five town centres after the council controversial cut funding for them.

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Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

Agency warns: 'Eat these Kent food products and you could die'

People who have bought food products from a firm selling at markets across Kent have been warned they might die if they eat them.

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New image released as search for missing teen continues

New image released as search for missing teen continues

A new image has been released as police continue to search for a missing teenage girl.

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Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

Council confirms plan to revamp ‘neglected’ park

A popular park blighted by anti-social behaviour and ailing facilities is set for a long-anticipated revamp thanks to campaigners.

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Pedestrian ‘seriously hurt’ in M25 crash

Pedestrian ‘seriously hurt’ in M25 crash

The motorway has been shut in both directions and the air ambulance called after a man was hit by a lorry.

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Warning as fire crews battle flames at bungalow

Warning as fire crews battle flames at bungalow

A fire has broken out in a bungalow with large plumes of smoke billowing from the roof.

Marathon hopes rekindled after mum and daughter seriously injured

Marathon hopes rekindled after mum and daughter seriously injured

A mother and daughter are aiming to run the London Marathon, after being hit by a van and seriously injured.

‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

‘We’re absolutely delighted – but we won’t change’

The owners of a seafood restaurant have vowed not to rock the boat after the establishment made its way onto the Michelin Guide.

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Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

The sister of a young woman described as a “ray of sunshine” has launched a fundraiser following her tragic death.

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

Thousands raised in memory of ‘ray of sunshine’ Bella

The sister of a young woman described as a “ray of sunshine” has launched a fundraiser following her tragic death.

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