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‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

‘This road is contender for worst in Kent’

Frustrated motorists say years of neglect has left a key route in a deplorable state, and believe the road could be the worst in the county.

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Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

Confusion as one of Kent’s most historic areas rebranded ‘the West End’

The rebranding of one of the county’s most historic areas as “the West End” has divided opinion - with some people left baffled.

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Daughter pleaded with mum not to tattoo her - but she did

Daughter pleaded with mum not to tattoo her - but she did

A mum told her underage daughter to “shut-up” when she said she did not want to be tattooed.

Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

A parking row has broken out between residents who want to park near their homes and a head teacher trying to keep them away from the school site.

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service.

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‘She was happy and planning for the future’

‘She was happy and planning for the future’

Ten years ago, Peaches Geldof took an accidental heroin overdose at her Kent home - and left the watching world and her family in shock.

‘Great big hole' in town centre set to finally be filled

‘Great big hole' in town centre set to finally be filled

A development of 17 flats set to fill a “great big hole” in a town centre is due to be completed next year, bosses say.

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‘Just because I’m gay and have MS doesn’t mean I can’t foster’

‘Just because I’m gay and have MS doesn’t mean I can’t foster’

A foster carer who is gay and has multiple sclerosis (MS) is urging people not to rule out fostering over fears they are not the right fit.

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Motorcyclist killed in A2 crash

Motorcyclist killed in A2 crash

A motorcyclist was killed in an accident which led to the overnight closure of the A2, with police now appealing for witnesses.

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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Another blow for theme park plans as key figure quits £2.5bn project

Another blow for theme park plans as key figure quits £2.5bn project

Another leading figure behind ambitious plans to build a multi-billion pound entertainment park in the county has quit.

High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

A pub’s closure has shocked and saddened locals who said the place was “always busy”.

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Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

Restaurant loved by rich and famous could take over ‘eyesore’ high street site

A “neglected” high street building once home to Burton and Dorothy Perkins could be transformed into celebrity favourite The Ivy.

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‘The Boys’ Brigade was great - but attending church, not so much’

‘The Boys’ Brigade was great - but attending church, not so much’

Back in the early 1980s, signing up to the Scouts or Boys’ Brigade was something of a rite of passage.

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The world-famous Kent cottage and the tragic artist who made it his home

The world-famous Kent cottage and the tragic artist who made it his home

A new book gives a rare glimpse inside the home of one of the nation’s most influential artists.

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A2 reopens after serious crash

A2 reopens after serious crash

A stretch of the A2 is back open this morning after being closed in both directions overnight following a serious crash.

Crackdown and fines for 'nuisance drivers' and boy racers across towns

Crackdown and fines for 'nuisance drivers' and boy racers across towns

Nuisance motorists will be fined and be taken to court as part of a towns-wide clampdown on boy racers and anti-social drivers, a council has pledged.

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Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

A man is in court following a spate of thefts from several convenience stores in towns across the county.

Opening date announced for town’s first Domino’s

Opening date announced for town’s first Domino’s

The opening date has been announced for a town’s first Domino’s branch inside a former high street bank.

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Hospital site with permission for 19 homes on market for £2.4m

Hospital site with permission for 19 homes on market for £2.4m

Land surrounding a former hospital, which has planning permission for 19 townhouses, has hit the market at £2.4 million.

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University staff vote to strike over job losses and cut courses

University staff vote to strike over job losses and cut courses

Staff at a Kent university have voted to strike over courses being cut and in defence of jobs.

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All the IKEA pick-up points in Kent as signs appear at Tesco

All the IKEA pick-up points in Kent as signs appear at Tesco

Shoppers can now collect purchases from furniture giant IKEA at another Kent Tesco store.

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Mum and daughter from Kent to appear in hit BBC show

Mum and daughter from Kent to appear in hit BBC show

A mother and daughter from the county are to compete in award-winning BBC series Race Across the World.

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Buildings demolished to make way for town’s fourth Costa branch

Buildings demolished to make way for town’s fourth Costa branch

Two warehouse buildings have vanished as another Costa Coffee outlet moves closer to completion and opening.

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Burglar on the run after leaping from dock and fleeing court

Burglar on the run after leaping from dock and fleeing court

Police have launched a manhunt for a burglar who distracted a dock officer before bolting for the courtroom door and escaping.

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Play area climbing frame removed after safety inspection

Play area climbing frame removed after safety inspection

A climbing frame in a children’s play park has been removed after an inspection highlighted safety concerns and ‘extensive repairs’ needed.

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'This sinkhole appeared 2 weeks ago - but nothing's been done!'

'This sinkhole appeared 2 weeks ago - but nothing's been done!'

Furious residents are calling for urgent repairs two weeks after a sinkhole appeared on the main route through their village.

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‘I don’t remember the pain but my injuries were catastrophic’

‘I don’t remember the pain but my injuries were catastrophic’

A dad whose life was saved by air ambulance crews said he would have died if they had not performed major roadside surgery.

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JD Gym bids to open 24/7 offering non-stop access

JD Gym bids to open 24/7 offering non-stop access

A major high street gym chain has submitted a bit to operate one of its fitness centres around the clock from a shopping centre.

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Traffic-free zone to be set up outside school after ‘volatile’ incidents

Traffic-free zone to be set up outside school after ‘volatile’ incidents

Motorists will not be allowed to drive past a school during peak times as part of a ‘school streets’ trial aimed at making streets safer for children.

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