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Will Bluewater and Lakeside survive shopping shift?

Will Bluewater and Lakeside survive shopping shift?

Retailers have had a torrid 12 months, during which our shopping habits have changed. What impact will it have on the future of shopping complexes?

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Huge chunks of 'harmful' polystyrene wash up on beach

Huge chunks of 'harmful' polystyrene wash up on beach

Concerns for wildlife were raised after large amounts of polystyrene - some the same size as a person - washed up on a beach.

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'Police must be held to account'

'Police must be held to account'

A Kent MP has blasted the police's handling of a vigil held last night for Sarah Everard - and comments made justifying its actions.

Did our The Voice stars triumph?

Did our The Voice stars triumph?

It was the second semi-final of ITV's popular talent show The Voice UK last night...but how did Kent's two budding stars get on?

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Foreign holiday hopes 'fading' amid EU vaccine delays

Foreign holiday hopes 'fading' amid EU vaccine delays

People hoping for a foreign holiday this summer have been warned the prospects are looking increasingly unlikely.

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Family left without heating for nine weeks

Family left without heating for nine weeks

A mother-of-three who has been without heating for nine weeks has been told she will have to wait another month before the problem can be fixed.

'I started boutique at home - now it's so big I need warehouse!'

'I started boutique at home - now it's so big I need warehouse!'

A mum who started an online children’s clothing store from her home has had to move into a warehouse because of a hike in sales during the pandemic.

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Kitchener's Gothic cottage set for holiday home conversion

Kitchener's Gothic cottage set for holiday home conversion

Developers have been granted permission to transform the former home of Lord Kitchener into a swanky holiday house.

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Square-bashing, cook-house duty and comradeship remembered

Square-bashing, cook-house duty and comradeship remembered

It's more than 60 years since the last National Serviceman received his call-up papers, but those who served still remember it well.

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Fury over police response to Sarah Everard vigil

Fury over police response to Sarah Everard vigil

There is growing anger over the police response to a vigil staged in memory of Sarah Everard.

Doorstep vigils take place across Kent in Sarah's memory

Doorstep vigils take place across Kent in Sarah's memory

Candles are being lit and socially-distanced walks held across Kent this evening as a show of solidarity following the death of Sarah Everard.

Police dog uncovers drugs and gun

Police dog uncovers drugs and gun

A driver has been arrested after a police dog helped uncover suspected class A drugs and a BB gun in a car.

CCTV images released following theft in M&S

CCTV images released following theft in M&S

CCTV images of a man and a woman have been released by police following the theft of a purse from a handbag.

Man repeatedly kicked and punched during attack

Man repeatedly kicked and punched during attack

Two men are behind bars after attacking a man at a cashpoint by repeatedly kicking, punching and stamping on him.

Two Kent artists take on The Voice semi-finals

Two Kent artists take on The Voice semi-finals

Two artists from Kent, set to perform in The Voice semi-finals tonight, are hoping to secure a spot in the competition's live final.

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Strictly star's dad dies after cancer battle

Strictly star's dad dies after cancer battle

James Jordan has announced his father, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year, has died.

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Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

Day of reflection will mark one year since lockdown began

A minute's silence has been organised as part of a National Day of Reflection marking one year since lockdown started due to the pandemic.

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Officer appears in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

Officer appears in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

A serving police officer has appeared in court after being charged with the murder of Sarah Everard.

Van Morrison and Frank Turner headline Kent festival

Van Morrison and Frank Turner headline Kent festival

More acts for an American and country music festival in Kent have been revealed and includes singer songwriter Frank Turner.

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The story of the abandoned leisure complex at centre of Sarah murder case

The story of the abandoned leisure complex at centre of Sarah murder case

An overgrown leisure complex in a quiet country lane is at the centre of the Sarah Everard investigation - here we look at its chequered history.

Serious crash shuts M20

Serious crash shuts M20

A serious crash closed the London-bound M20.

A glimpse inside the priciest houses in every Kent town

A glimpse inside the priciest houses in every Kent town

From a celebrity duo's £5m mansion, to a clifftop house with swimming pool - some truly spectacular homes have recently come on the market.

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Increase in women wanting self defence classes

Increase in women wanting self defence classes

A self defence coach says more woman have been contacting her wanting lessons following the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

The Kent woman who wrote the world's first novel

The Kent woman who wrote the world's first novel

Born to a Kent barber, Aphra Behn would go on to lead an extraordinary life - becoming the the first English woman to earn her living by writing.

Officer due in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

Officer due in court charged with Sarah Everard murder

A serving police officer will appear in court today charged with the murder of Sarah Everard.

Six cockapoo puppies stolen

Six cockapoo puppies stolen

A £5,000 reward has been offered for the safe return of six puppies after they were taken from a home.

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Schools twice at risk of going up in flames

Schools twice at risk of going up in flames

Over the past five years 57 schools in Kent went up in flames and 16 were reported to have been arson attacks.

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Royal couple write to Kent boy

Royal couple write to Kent boy

A seven-year-old was shocked after a Royal couple replied to a letter he sent them about his school's peace garden.

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Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

Police probe as officer and skateboarder clash on camera

A confrontation between a police officer and a young skateboarder has sparked an official review after footage of the clash was posted on Facebook.

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

Plans submitted for 1,500 new homes

A planning committee is reviewing plans for a riverside regeneration project which would see the creation of 400 jobs if approved.

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