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Flood-hit pub-zoo to remain shut

Flood-hit pub-zoo to remain shut

The owner of a pub-cum-zoo has described the latest lockdown easing as 'tinged with sadness' as his pub is still unable to open due to floods.

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College locked down amid town centre incident

College locked down amid town centre incident

Students were barred from leaving college while police attended an incident in a town centre.

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Food bank's rent jumps from £10 to £16,000

Food bank's rent jumps from £10 to £16,000

An in-demand food bank is appealing for financial aid to help cover the cost of its new - and much larger - rental costs.

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Street food takeaway famed for its pulled pork coming to town

Street food takeaway famed for its pulled pork coming to town

The boss of a new eatery opening this month says "a lot of talented chefs" are moving from London to one corner of Kent.

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Inside night of terror at Kent prison

Inside night of terror at Kent prison

Pictures show the shocking result of a four-hour riot at one of Kent's biggest jails as more than a dozen inmates are sentenced.

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Paedophile caught with child abuse images during police visit

Paedophile caught with child abuse images during police visit

A twisted paedophile was caught with vile pictures of children being abused on his phone during a routine visit by officers.

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See inside £8.5m church conversion

See inside £8.5m church conversion

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is pumping £4.2m into a scheme to convert a burned-out dockyard church into mentoring hub for young entrepreneurs.

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Sell your product here says supermarket

Sell your product here says supermarket

Small firms with a great idea or product are wanted by a leading supermarket, which is offering to help entrepreneurs reach the 'main stage'.

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Cinema vaccine hub on the move

Cinema vaccine hub on the move

A major vaccination centre is to be moved from a town's cinema to a shopping centre ahead of further lockdown easing.

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Penthouse shooting trial halted

Penthouse shooting trial halted

The trial of a man accused of gun offences after a shooting from a balcony has been halted.

Three released after biker-death crash

Three released after biker-death crash

Three people arrested after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car have been released.

Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

An online retail giant is set to create more than 1,300 jobs when it opens its new Kent fulfilment centre.

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Baby milk shortages causing concern

Baby milk shortages causing concern

Worried parents are struggling to get their hands on two particular types of infant formula milk because of a nationwide shortage.

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‘We’d be signing these animals a death warrant’

‘We’d be signing these animals a death warrant’

The founder of a charity sanctuary says she would be devastated to have to get rid of its cockerels after being told they are still a “nuisance”.

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Megan McKenna to perform with Tom Jones at Kent gig

Megan McKenna to perform with Tom Jones at Kent gig

Reality star Megan McKenna will be joining Sir Tom Jones as he performs in Kent later this year.

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Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

A serial killer who killed a catholic priest has been told he will not be freed from prison in his latest parole bid.

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40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

40% of adults vaccinated in three areas of Kent

With the number of people vaccinated rising and Covid-19 cases steadily dropping, Kent is now looking at an open and eventful summer later this year.

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Glenda's killer never brought to justice

Glenda's killer never brought to justice

The brutal murder of a woman whose body was dumped in a churchyard remains a mystery more than 30 years later.

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Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

Going Green - the rise of a party finding success in Kent

A party once dismissed as eccentric is moving to the political mainstream and finding success in Kent.

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'I can't set up my food wagon because lorries block lay-by'

'I can't set up my food wagon because lorries block lay-by'

A roadside food vendor says he sometimes can't get into the lay-by where he trades, because of dangerously parked lorries.

Luxury hotel's new £200k outdoor wedding venue

Luxury hotel's new £200k outdoor wedding venue

Owners of a luxury hotel have splashed out £200k turning their outdoor space into a wedding venue as couples opt for al fresco ceremonies.

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Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

Parents invited to 'much-needed' virtual playgroup

Parents can join two virtual stay-and-play sessions, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week, to help boost confidence for real-life groups.

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

The Elephant is a bit of a grey area for Secret Drinker - but it's a big up to the multi-tusking hostess

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Large traveller group pitch up on playing field

Large traveller group pitch up on playing field

About a dozen caravans have been parked up on a popular recreation ground.

Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'

Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'

A fiancee has paid tribute to her partner after he was found shot dead inside a home.

'You will be truly missed'

'You will be truly missed'

Flowers have been left at the site of an accident where a 26-year-old biker died.

Murder charge after man shot

Murder charge after man shot

A man in his 60s has been charged with murder after a second man, in his 40s, was found dead.

'Sicko' trying to kill dogs with poisoned sausages

'Sicko' trying to kill dogs with poisoned sausages

Residents fear a twisted "sicko" is trying to kill their beloved pets by dropping sausages laced with rat poison in their back gardens.

Free period products at supermarket

Free period products at supermarket

Women and girls can collect free sanitary items from a supermarket thanks to a discreet scheme being rolled out to help tackle period poverty.

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Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four people have been arrested after a 26-year-old man lost his life in a late-night crash.

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