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When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

Low-income households are set to receive a second cost of living support payment of £324 this autumn but when might the money arrive?

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Soft play at garden centre temporarily closed

Soft play at garden centre temporarily closed

A popular soft play centre has been closed for refurbishment.

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Have your say on plans to support 10,000 homes

Have your say on plans to support 10,000 homes

People can now have their say about a raft of projects to support 10,000 homes in an area over the next 30 years.

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Man in court after police chase

Man in court after police chase

A 20-minute police chase came to an end when a stinger was deployed and the driver turned into a cul-de-sac.

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

A 55-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a road collision.

'Such a shame that the few ruin it for everyone'

'Such a shame that the few ruin it for everyone'

Yobs have been caught on CCTV trying to set fire to a park's bench, as well as removing bolts and making it unsafe to use.

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Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

Jupiter is about to come the closest it's been to Earth since 1963 and stargazers are hoping for 'extraordinary' views.

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Six-vehicle crash shuts Dartford tunnel

Six-vehicle crash shuts Dartford tunnel

The Dartford Crossing has now reopened after a six-vehicle crash closed one tunnel and left commuters facing miles of queues.

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'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

A "well-loved" pensioner had recently raised concerns about the safety of the road on which he was later killed while crossing, his friends have said.

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'It was a near-death experience'

'It was a near-death experience'

Just how wheelchair-accessible are shops, businesses and public transport in Kent?

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Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

A crumbling old school building has been replaced by a £25 million centre than can take more than twice as many pupils.

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'Towering phone mast would be out of character monstrosity'

'Towering phone mast would be out of character monstrosity'

Residents have hit out at plans to erect an "eyesore" 65ft phone mast - but mobile giants say it is needed to maintain "critical" signal to a town.

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Kent braced for strong winds and temperature drop

Kent braced for strong winds and temperature drop

The county is set to experience strong winds and downpours as more autumnal weather sets in.

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BMW driver banned after drink-driving

BMW driver banned after drink-driving

A man who admitted to drinking pints before going out clubbing has been banned from the road after getting behind the wheel while over the limit.

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Rare moth spotted in Kent

Rare moth spotted in Kent

A rare moth species previously thought to have been extinct for decades has been rediscovered near the steps of a railway station.

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Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

A teenager is making her mark as a wheelchair racer, just two years after a spinal cord injury which left her hospitalised for months.

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Rylan cancels Kent appearance

Rylan cancels Kent appearance

TV star Rylan was due to be in Kent signing copies of his new book today.

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Person struck by train remains in hospital

Person struck by train remains in hospital

Police say a person remains in hospital after being hit by a train yesterday morning.

As EuroMillions jackpot claimed search continues for Kent winner

As EuroMillions jackpot claimed search continues for Kent winner

The latest EuroMillions jackpot has been claimed by a UK ticket holder but someone in Kent who has won a six-figure sum is yet to come forward.

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'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

'We don't care about the birds, we want the car parks opened'

Traders say council bosses should be focusing on fully reopening two car parks – rather than introducing a hawk to scare off pigeons and seagulls.

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Greggs' first Kent drive-thru to be joined by two takeaways

Greggs' first Kent drive-thru to be joined by two takeaways

Work is currently under way to convert a former medical centre into a Greggs and two fast-food joints.

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Stolen car stopped after police chase through two towns

Stolen car stopped after police chase through two towns

A 20-minute pursuit of a stolen car came to an end when a stinger was deployed and the driver turned into a cul-de-sac.

Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

Anger as 250 footballers left with nowhere to play

Football pitches which recently enjoyed a £100k upgrade are to stay shut until next year – leaving scores of teams with nowhere to play.

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First residents to move into new seafront homes next year

First residents to move into new seafront homes next year

Drone pictures show how the construction of exclusive new seaside apartments is racing ahead - with the first owners set to move in by the spring.

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Former police station's future set to be decided after 14-year wait

Former police station's future set to be decided after 14-year wait

Plans for 75 retired living apartments have taken a step closer to replacing a town's former police station which has been empty for years.

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Storm the barricades! Les Misérables is coming to town

Storm the barricades! Les Misérables is coming to town

The award-winning musical phenomenon will be visiting Kent for an incredible month-long run of shows.

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

'When I first started I was the only white guy in the room'

A producer has shared his experience of proving himself in a genre of music normally associated with black artists.

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Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

Woman did 70,000 steps a day during anorexia battle

A 23-year-old has described how she would 'push friends and family away' whilst fighting an eating disorder for four years.

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Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

Police helicopter spotted as M2 junction closed during incident

The police helicopter was spotted over a junction of the M2 amid a police-lead incident.

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'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

'Do not swim' warnings after sewage leaks near beaches

Swimmers have been warned that water on three Kent beaches may be affected by storm sewage discharges.

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