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Arrest after drugs parcel from US found

Arrest after drugs parcel from US found

Police have arrested a women after discovering large amounts of cannabis being imported into Kent from America.

BrewDog pulls plug on plans for first Kent pub

BrewDog pulls plug on plans for first Kent pub

Craft beer giant BrewDog has u-turned on its plans to open an "iconic bar" on a new £115 million leisure complex in Kent.

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‘Chic' new pier wine bar to make Kent coastline more like Cornwall

‘Chic' new pier wine bar to make Kent coastline more like Cornwall

Plans to open a “chic” new wine bar on a pier will bring Cornwall to the Kent coast, developers say.

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Mock the Week comedian returns for home gig

Mock the Week comedian returns for home gig

A comedian who's been on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo has shared photos of her growing up in the county, ahead of her new show.

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Mum's world record for kicking boxing gloves off people's heads

Mum's world record for kicking boxing gloves off people's heads

A former Thai boxing champ has broken the Guinness World Record for kicking the most objects off someone's head in one minute.

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Shop boss could take Evri to court over dumped parcels

Shop boss could take Evri to court over dumped parcels

A small business owner who lost thousands of pounds worth of goods when parcels were dumped in a field is considering legal action against Evri.

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The man going viral for slagging off Kent - could I change his mind?

The man going viral for slagging off Kent - could I change his mind?

TikToker Phil Carr has regularly criticised Kent as being one of the worst counties in the UK - but can our reporter change his mind?

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'Would Wogan and Parkinson have boxed then released a drink?'

'Would Wogan and Parkinson have boxed then released a drink?'

Our columnist ponders the remarkable rise of Prime - and wonders if a Ribena variant from Terry Wogan and Michael Parkinson would have fared as well.

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Kent appoints terror case cop as Deputy Chief Constable

Kent appoints terror case cop as Deputy Chief Constable

A police commander who had to deal with a terror attack in his previous patch is now Kent's Deputy Chief Constable.

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Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

Duo jailed after being caught with £250,000 worth of ecstasy

A man and woman have been sentenced fora combined total of more than 20 years after police stopped a suspicious pink Ford Mustang on the M6.

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Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

Tiny kitten found dumped 'cold and alone' without her mum

A kitten needs around the clock care after being found abandoned at just three weeks old.

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Man, 90, and wife, 82, locked up for horrific child sexual abuse

Man, 90, and wife, 82, locked up for horrific child sexual abuse

An elderly couple who carried out horrific sexual offences against children more than 35 years ago have been jailed.

Warning as firefighters tackled house fire

Warning as firefighters tackled house fire

Firefighters dealing with a blaze in a village told drivers to keep out of the area because of traffic problems.

Collapse fears after cliff fall discovered

Collapse fears after cliff fall discovered

Part of a cliff has fallen onto a beach, prompting fears of a larger collapse.

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Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of an iPhone on a bus.

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Retired Kent colonel blasts Prince Harry for revealing Afghan kill count

Retired Kent colonel blasts Prince Harry for revealing Afghan kill count

A former Army officer from Kent has branded Prince Harry's revelations about how many people he killed as a soldier a "tragic money-making scam".

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How town became the star in hit movie

How town became the star in hit movie

As Sam Mendes' latest acclaimed movie hits the big screen this month, we look back at how one Kent town was transformed for the production.

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Stones sign defender after cat-kicking scandal

Stones sign defender after cat-kicking scandal

A footballer convicted for filming his Premier League footballer brother kicking and hitting a cat has joined a Kent side on loan.

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Guest leaves live seagull at Travelodge

Guest leaves live seagull at Travelodge

Many weird and wonderful things, from a large toy, Second World War bravery medal and seaside bird were found at Travelodges around the county.

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Busy route to be shut for three days

Busy route to be shut for three days

A stretch of road is scheduled to be closed with a two-mile diversion put in place for drivers.

Man 'murdered girlfriend with knife after row over cheating'

Man 'murdered girlfriend with knife after row over cheating'

A mum-of-three tragically died after being stabbed in the leg through a door panel by her boyfriend, a court has heard.

Claire's set for Kent high street return months after shop closure

Claire's set for Kent high street return months after shop closure

Popular accessory chain Claire’s is set to move into a new high street site - months after ditching its previous long-standing shop nearby.

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Closure-threatened butcher's saved after bumper orders

Closure-threatened butcher's saved after bumper orders

A butcher's shop has been saved after customers placed hundreds of orders after the boss spoke out about how the cost-of-living crisis was hitting.

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Heartbreak as local legend dies

Heartbreak as local legend dies

Tributes have been paid to a well-known and much-loved grandfather who has died at the age of 78.

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Bizarre moment man caught climbing on car roof

Bizarre moment man caught climbing on car roof

A motorist was left wondering if he was in a dream after a man climbed across the roof of his car near a Kent high street.

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Search for missing man, 21, last seen before Christmas

Search for missing man, 21, last seen before Christmas

Police are searching for a missing man who travelled to Kent but has not been since before Christmas.

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Anger over fresh bid for 180-home estate in countryside

Anger over fresh bid for 180-home estate in countryside

A revised bid for a 180-home development in the countryside has sparked renewed concerns the area's history will be "irreparably damaged".

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Cab boss tells drivers to take card payments after passengers 'stranded'

Cab boss tells drivers to take card payments after passengers 'stranded'

A taxi firm boss has told drivers to 'take the plunge' after vulnerable passengers are reportedly left without a ride because they did not have cash.

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Drone shots show A249 flyover progress as more closures loom

Drone shots show A249 flyover progress as more closures loom

Exclusive pictures reveal the progress on a £92m revamp on one of Kent's busiest motorways, as part of the junction prepares to reopen.

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End of an era as restaurant owner, 88, to sell last of seafood chain

End of an era as restaurant owner, 88, to sell last of seafood chain

A prominent Kent entrepreneur is seeking to sell the last of his chain of seafood restaurants as he winds down his business empire.

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