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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

A Kent MP is calling for discounts on charges for the county’s drivers at the new Silvertown Tunnel.

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Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

A long-abandoned superstore that has sat empty for almost five years is set to be taken over by Next and Costa Coffee.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.

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Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

After years of disappointment and thousands of pounds spent, our reporter has finally witnessed his beloved team win.

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'You're more likely to be cared for by immigrants than see them in the NHS queue'

'You're more likely to be cared for by immigrants than see them in the NHS queue'

The vital role of immigrants in healthcare, the loss of pensioners’ rights and double standards over protests are among topics tackled by our readers.

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Husband and wife team put finishing touches on final segment for HS2 tunnel

Husband and wife team put finishing touches on final segment for HS2 tunnel

Production of concrete segments for a vital part of Britain’s HS2 rail project has been completed at a huge factory in Kent.

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'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

An enterprising trader is fighting back against a decision to hike parking fees near her business - by refunding customers the cost to park.

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Dog owner fined after Staffie-type bites police officer and neighbour

Dog owner fined after Staffie-type bites police officer and neighbour

A pet owner has been fined after his dog bit a police officer who had come round to inspect a report the same animal had bit a neighbour.

Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

Striking pictures show the start of work that will eventually lead to the infilling of a docklands area to prepare for new EU border rules.

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Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.

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PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

Measures are being introduced to combat antisocial behaviour in a town’s high street.

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Popular dessert cafe to re-open

Popular dessert cafe to re-open

A dessert parlour which has sat empty in a town centre for years is making a comeback.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

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Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

The mum of a teenager who died in a tragic accident says her daughter’s memorial bench has been damaged for a third time by “hurtful” yobs.

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‘If you hate airport queues this is the way to go’

‘If you hate airport queues this is the way to go’

We reviewed an 11-night cruise around Iceland and it certainly beat airport security chaos

Man accused of murder and ‘having sex with corpse’ appears in court

Man accused of murder and ‘having sex with corpse’ appears in court

A 20-year-old man accused of murdering a woman and then sexually violating her body has appeared back in court.

Biker left injured after crash prompts motorway delays

Biker left injured after crash prompts motorway delays

Delays have cleared on a busy motorway after a crash involving a motorbike.

Child cyclist taken to hospital after van crash near school

Child cyclist taken to hospital after van crash near school

A child cyclist has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash with a van near a school during rush hour.

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Work begins to rebuild homes devastated by shocking gas explosion

Construction is finally underway to rebuild a row of houses destroyed in a harrowing gas explosion.

Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

Finishing date revealed for park’s long-anticipated £70k makeover featuring tennis court and gym

The finishing date for a park’s long-anticipated £70,000 makeover including a tennis court and gym has been revealed.

'One last chance' for paedophile who reoffended because he was 'feeling low'

'One last chance' for paedophile who reoffended because he was 'feeling low'

A convicted sex offender who shared child abuse images on social media because he was "feeling low" has been spared jail.

Terrified mum forced to flee home after ‘raging’ son threatened to kill her

Terrified mum forced to flee home after ‘raging’ son threatened to kill her

A traumatised mum was forced to flee her home after her son turned up drunk, aggressive and threatening to kill her.

‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’

A woman whose ex-boyfriend threatened to slit her throat says she has had nightmares since learning he will be released early from prison.

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Driver claimed car was stolen after dog walker killed in hit-and-run

Driver claimed car was stolen after dog walker killed in hit-and-run

A 41-year-old man who drove off after hitting a dog walker with his car has been jailed for perverting the course of justice.

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Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.

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‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

A businessman is calling for a creek he likens to a “dump” to be cleaned up and his tidal gate plan to be adopted ahead of plans to build new homes.

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