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Cigarette butt found in takeaway meal

Cigarette butt found in takeaway meal

A dismayed diner claims she discovered a discarded cigarette end when she tucked in to a dish from a Turkish restaurant.

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Could cryptocurrency still make you a fortune?

Could cryptocurrency still make you a fortune?

Find out what happens when we invest in cryptocurrency and why it may not be too late to win big...or lose it all.

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How can UK Friends fans get their reunion fix?

How can UK Friends fans get their reunion fix?

With the Friends reunion edging ever closer fans could not be any more excited. But how can we join this longed-for get together?

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How do we fix our justice system?

How do we fix our justice system?

With some of the county's court cases delayed until 2023, we look at the issue at the heart of the justice system - and what can be done to change it.

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Revealed: The fly tipping capital of Kent

Revealed: The fly tipping capital of Kent

Only three areas in the county issue more fly-tipping fines than the national average, with two councils issuing no fines at all.

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'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

'We will not give up fight to save our shops'

Fed-up shopkeepers say they will not give up after staging a peaceful protest against a town's pedestrianisation scheme.

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Music room bar and restaurant could Covid test punters

Music room bar and restaurant could Covid test punters

The team behind a transformation of a town's Pizza Express into a music event venue revealed their plan to re-introduce 'the nightclub experience'.

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Town cinema's staff working for free

Town cinema's staff working for free

An historic Kent cinema which relied on the goodwill of friends and family to survive through the pandemic has reopened its doors.

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People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

People aged 36 and 37 to be invited for vaccine

As the NHS continues the roll-out of its Covid vaccination programme, people aged 36 and 37 are to be invited to book their jabs this week.

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Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

Tornado-type funnel cloud spotted over Kent

A dramatic funnel cloud has been filmed twisting over Kent.

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Woman and child injured in crash

Woman and child injured in crash

A woman and a child were treated for injuries after a crash involving four cars this afternoon.

Rebel MPs oppose new housing planning reforms

Rebel MPs oppose new housing planning reforms

Several Kent MPs are in a fresh battle over controversial planning reforms they say are a gift to housing developers.

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I celebrated freedom with midnight 'body attack'

I celebrated freedom with midnight 'body attack'

Our "out-of-shape" reporter was left gasping for air after taking on Kent's first indoor exercise session since restrictions were relaxed.

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Toy shop extends its Quiet Hour

Toy shop extends its Quiet Hour

A toy store is extending its Quiet Hour initiative to create a calmer shopping experience for customers, including those with autism.

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'Name new law after Julia', says MP

'Name new law after Julia', says MP

An MP says a new bill to help victims of domestic violence should be named after PCSO Julia James, who worked to help vulnerable women.

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'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

'Everyone wants pubs back, but parents need this'

A soft play centre which fought tooth and nail for its survival during the pandemic is delighted to be filled with screaming children once again.

New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

Contracts have been exchanged in a multi-million pound deal to run the Dartford Crossing for the next 10 years.

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Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Is Indian Covid strain taking hold in Kent?

Up to 20 cases of the Indian Covid variant have been detected in Kent in a week - with one district recording the highest number in the south east.

Kent fundraisers' life-saving help for India

Kent fundraisers' life-saving help for India

Vital equipment will be flown to Covid-ravaged India this week after an appeal target was smashed following a massive response.

Officer called to axe attack and threatened with gun

Officer called to axe attack and threatened with gun

A court has heard how a crazed thug threatened to shoot a police officer in the head with a Colt 45 handgun.

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Trial date set for man accused of shooting murder

Trial date set for man accused of shooting murder

A man accused of murdering a 43-year-old Northfleet man by shooting him has appeared in court.

Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

A man has been released on bail after the death of a young biker who died in a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

Justin Welby condemns anti-semitism

The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people to 'pray for the holy land and reject violence'.

Crooked son stole dad's £380k savings

Crooked son stole dad's £380k savings

A tree surgeon had to come out of retirement after his own son defrauded the family firm.

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'It's like starting the business all over again'

'It's like starting the business all over again'

England has entered the third step in the roadmap out of lockdown and people are making the most of the new found freedoms.

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Ex-Kent cricketer Iggy's inspiring challenge

Ex-Kent cricketer Iggy's inspiring challenge

A former Kent cricketer has completed a 5k charity challenge with the support of his family, despite facing severe disability.

At-risk kart circuit set to reopen

At-risk kart circuit set to reopen

A Kent karting circuit where Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button learnt their craft is set to reopen next month following uncertainty around its future.

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Mystery surrounds gang of life-size scarecrows

Mystery surrounds gang of life-size scarecrows

A skilfully-designed set of life-sized scarecrows have popped up in gardens, leaving onlookers puzzled.

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More than 300 suspected asylum seekers stopped at sea

More than 300 suspected asylum seekers stopped at sea

Hundreds of suspected asylum seekers have been intercepted by British and French authorities over two days.

Seven arrests after raid on cannabis farm at house

Seven arrests after raid on cannabis farm at house

Police discovered more than 200 cannabis plants being grown at a house after people were seen loading them into cars, leading to seven arrests.

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