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'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

'My son nearly died - then I had to relive nightmare'

A mother-of-two has told of her shocking experience as both her sons underwent heart surgery.

Public inquiry over divisive seafront development starts

Public inquiry over divisive seafront development starts

A four-day hearing looking into the stopping up of a coastal road to make way for a new housing scheme will start today.

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Village braces itself to double in size

Village braces itself to double in size

A development company has started the planning process for 900 houses to be built in a village which currently only has 752 homes.

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Poundland to move into empty M&S store

Poundland to move into empty M&S store

A discount chain has confirmed it will be moving into a large empty shop, after M&S left more than two years ago.

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Weightlifting record to give tot 'fighting chance'

Weightlifting record to give tot 'fighting chance'

A gym has set a new weightlifting record to raise money to help explore treatments for a baby boy born with an extremely rare genetic condition.

Bouncer shortage could 'cause real problems'

Bouncer shortage could 'cause real problems'

A nightclub manager has warned a security staffing crisis could get worse and hurt smaller independent venues amid fears over vaccine passports.

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Man struck over head and attacked in bar

Man struck over head and attacked in bar

A man was attacked and struck over the back of the head and punched and kicked as he lay on the floor of a nightclub.

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Former toilets for sale – no chain

Former toilets for sale – no chain

Investors flush with money could look at an unusual vacant property on sale at auction.

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Probe launched as men seen jumping from lorry on A2

Probe launched as men seen jumping from lorry on A2

An investigation has been launched after a group of people were seen jumping off a truck at the side of the motorway in Kent.

Railway station drama after woman reported on the track

Railway station drama after woman reported on the track

Police have arrested a woman after commuters reported her walking along the track

New restaurant set for Bluewater opening

New restaurant set for Bluewater opening

A barbecue house and lobster diner inspired by the southern American states with rum bar and vast range of bourbons and whiskey is joining the centre.

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Lidl opening date revealed

Lidl opening date revealed

Lidl's new superstore's opening date has been confirmed and customers will be able to find deals and offers on selected products on opening day.

Venue's shows to go ahead after safety concerns

Venue's shows to go ahead after safety concerns

Bosses at an iconic Kent venue say there are no plans to cancel more shows after safety concerns forced some to be scrapped.

Hunt for scarred man after stabbing

Hunt for scarred man after stabbing

Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a man was stabbed in the chest and have launched an appeal to trace a man with scars on his face.

Lifejackets and boat left at beach after asylum seeker crossing

Lifejackets and boat left at beach after asylum seeker crossing

A boat and lifejackets have been abandoned at a beach after asylum seekers made the perilous journey across the Channel.

Dog found hiding behind McDonald's bag

Dog found hiding behind McDonald's bag

There are fears a stray spaniel discovered cowering behind some rubbish may have come from a puppy farm.

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'Someone could have been killed by boy racers'

'Someone could have been killed by boy racers'

Police were called after more than 100 boy racers met in a car park, with some speeding along a dual carriageway.

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Next round of overnight A2 closures to begin

Next round of overnight A2 closures to begin

The latest phase of overnight closures on the A2 kick off this week as part of works on a £112m junction upgrade.

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The most popular baby names in Kent revealed

The most popular baby names in Kent revealed

Oliver and Olivia have been named the nation's most popular names but what did parents in Kent choose?

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Unlicensed gun holder's 'vile emails' led MP to beef up security

Unlicensed gun holder's 'vile emails' led MP to beef up security

A Kent MP has revealed he was forced to change his security arrangements after it was found a constituent who sent vile emails had an unlicensed gun.

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Kent death featured in TV documentary

Kent death featured in TV documentary

The tragic death of a retired Army officer from Kent is to be featured in a hard-hitting TV documentary about the state of the NHS.

Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

A 13-year-old girl struck down by a car was an outstanding student who gave up her free time to help others improve their reading.

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Ugly wasteland yours for £100,000...

Ugly wasteland yours for £100,000...

A plot of wasteland complete with a dumped traffic cone and array of debris could fetch six-figures at auction.

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Three-car crash on busy road

Three-car crash on busy road

One person has been taken to hospital after three cars were involved in a crash on a major road.

Forensics officers called after 'medical incident'

Forensics officers called after 'medical incident'

Police teams are at a home after paramedics attended a medical episode.

Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

Tributes have poured in for respected and successful businessman Michael Head who dedicated his retirement to supporting many good causes.

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Man remains in hospital after funeral directors crash

Man remains in hospital after funeral directors crash

A man remains in hospital while another has been released without being charged after a car ploughed into a funeral directors.

Reality star visits luxury Kent hotel

Reality star visits luxury Kent hotel

A TV personality and former The Only Way is Essex star spent the weekend relaxing at a luxury Kent hotel.

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Woman attacked and handbag emptied by gang

Woman attacked and handbag emptied by gang

An investigation has been launched after a woman was attacked and had her handbag emptied by a gang.

'Constituency surgeries cannot continue in same way'

'Constituency surgeries cannot continue in same way'

In the wake of the horrific death of Sir David Amess the question of MPs safety and online hatred is back on the agenda.

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