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Paramount Pictures signs new deal with theme park

Paramount Pictures signs new deal with theme park

A £5 billion theme park set to open in Kent has sensationally signed a new deal with Paramount Pictures two years after their relationship collapsed.

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Person dies in hotel

Person dies in hotel

Police and paramedics were called to a hotel after a person died.

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'Thousands missing out on airport compensation'

'Thousands missing out on airport compensation'

Airport developers have been accused of "skimping" in plans to compensate residents living under the flight path for soundproofing measures.

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Search for man and woman after burglary

Search for man and woman after burglary

A break-in which saw jewellery and bank cards stolen has prompted a police manhunt.

Council declares climate emergency

Council declares climate emergency

A council has pledged to get its area carbon neutral by 2030 after members voted to declare a climate emergency.

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Police confirm man's death after huge emergency response

Police confirm man's death after huge emergency response

A man has been pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a country lane.

Jess Glynne cancels Kent gig

Jess Glynne cancels Kent gig

Pop star Jess Glynne has pulled out of a Kent gig just two weeks before she was due to take the stage.

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Fire crews called to secondary school

Fire crews called to secondary school

Firefighters went to a 1,100-pupil secondary school following an electrical blaze.

Man died after 'exposure to asbestos'

Man died after 'exposure to asbestos'

A man died after being exposed to asbestos at work for almost a quarter of a century, an inquest heard.

Heroic D-Day veteran dies aged 95

Heroic D-Day veteran dies aged 95

The funeral for a Royal Navy veteran who played a part in crucial battles during the Second World War will be held tomorrow.

Driver 'lucky not to be crushed' by tree

Driver 'lucky not to be crushed' by tree

A 23-year-old ended up in hospital after allegedly crashing his van trying to escape from police.

Plan for 700 homes stalled as council demands more cash

Plan for 700 homes stalled as council demands more cash

Controversial plans for nearly 700 homes have been put on ice after a massive about turn by a council which has questioned how money will be spent on vital infrastructure.

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Lorry ends up in ditch for two hours

Lorry ends up in ditch for two hours

A lorry carrying gas bottles got stuck in shingle for two hours after an attempt at a turn in the road went horribly wrong.

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Serious crash caused A2 delays

Serious crash caused A2 delays

Drivers suffered long delays on the A2 after a serious accident.

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BBC talent show winner cast in Mamma Mia show

BBC talent show winner cast in Mamma Mia show

A performer who won a BBC talent contest led by Gary Barlow has been cast in a new show based on the hit songs of ABBA.

Noise and vibrations from waterfront works 'intolerable'

Noise and vibrations from waterfront works 'intolerable'

Residents say a £3.5 million regeneration project on council-owned land is making their lives a misery.

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'Someone will be seriously injured' warn police over new ride-out

'Someone will be seriously injured' warn police over new ride-out

Police have asked parents to stop their children joining a "bicycle ride-out" after a video showed teenagers cycling into on-coming traffic.

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Area at highest risk of flooding revealed

Area at highest risk of flooding revealed

New statistics have revealed the areas in Kent that are most at risk of flooding.

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Eat local for a week challenge - day three

Eat local for a week challenge - day three

It's getting tough for Rebecca to resist tempting treats as she embarks on day three of her eat local challenge.

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Heartbreak for kids as firm cancels shows offering chance to meet unicorns

Heartbreak for kids as firm cancels shows offering chance to meet unicorns

A company offering families the chance to meet a unicorn is under fire after a number of events were cancelled at the last minute.

Kent worst in country for child road casualties

Kent worst in country for child road casualties

More children are killed or injured on roads in Kent than any other part of the country, according to road safety charity, Brake.

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Rock climbing and zip wire plans for Bluewater

Rock climbing and zip wire plans for Bluewater

The first pictures have been released of a new attraction - featuring a zip wire, giant swing and sky diving machine - planned for Bluewater.

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Huge cruise ship coming to Kent port

Huge cruise ship coming to Kent port

The Spirit of Discovery will be welcomed in to Kent by some very special guests for its naming ceremony.

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Everything you need to know about the huge cruise ship in Kent

Everything you need to know about the huge cruise ship in Kent

The Spirit of Discovery is coming to Kent and here is everything you need to know about Saga's latest cruise liner.

Bathstore in adminstration

Bathstore in adminstration

A specialist chain is expected to continue training until a buyer is found.

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'Dirty needles' threat in shop raid

'Dirty needles' threat in shop raid

Police have issued CCTV of a woman and man they seek after staff were confronted.

Crack cocaine hidden in sofa

Crack cocaine hidden in sofa

A man was jailed after a Class A drug was found at his home.

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Council could launch legal review over stroke shake up

Council could launch legal review over stroke shake up

A council is still considering launching a judicial review after missing out on a specialist stroke unit.

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Aldi submits plans for new store

Aldi submits plans for new store

A budget supermarket chain has revealed plans for a new store after announcing its intention to leave a town centre.

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Man arrested as police car crashes during chase

Man arrested as police car crashes during chase

A police car crashed following a chase with a suspect through a town centre leading to a man being arrested.

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