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'One of us put on half a stone - the other was sick of the kitchen!'

'One of us put on half a stone - the other was sick of the kitchen!'

Our reporters put healthy living up against a week of takeaways to test the impact on their bank balance...and their waistline.

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Secondary school size could scupper 1,300 homes plan

Secondary school size could scupper 1,300 homes plan

Proposals to turn an Army barracks into a 1,300 home development have hit an obstacle after discussions about a promised secondary school.

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‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

‘This dive bar is a hidden gem – but I doubt it will stay hidden for long’

A newly-opened dive bar specialising in smash burgers and reasonably priced booze could well turn out to be one of Kent’s hidden gems.

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Supermarket evacuated after fire breaks out

Supermarket evacuated after fire breaks out

Customers and shoppers had to leave a supermarket while fire crews tackled a fire caused by an electrical fault.

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Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

Heartbreak as council sells medieval tower at auction

A critic of a council’s decision to flog a medieval tower has spoken of his “bitter disappointment” after the property sold at auction.

Lengthy delays on A2 after three-vehicle crash

Lengthy delays on A2 after three-vehicle crash

Drivers are warned to expect lengthy delays after a three-vehicle crash and a breakdown closed two parts of a major dual carriageway.

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

A road was closed and homes evacuated amid a large emergency services response following a blaze at a flat near a town centre.

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Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

Nigel Farage ‘splashes out on new home on Kent coast’

Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage bought a coastal home in the county, it has been reported.

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Five-year-old 'one of most vulnerable kids in Kent'

Five-year-old 'one of most vulnerable kids in Kent'

A girl who has a rare form of epilepsy suffers multiple seizures that can even stop her breathing is one of the most vulnerable children in Kent.

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Tributes to ‘much loved’ secondary school teacher

Tributes to ‘much loved’ secondary school teacher

Tributes have been paid to a “much loved teacher” following her death.

Murder arrests after death of man at property

Murder arrests after death of man at property

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man at a property.

£1.5m to fix district’s public toilets in dire state of repair

£1.5m to fix district’s public toilets in dire state of repair

Public toilets in a dire state of repair will be refurbished in a “much-needed” £1.5 million makeover.

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Christmas travel disruption for 10 days to start this weekend

Christmas travel disruption for 10 days to start this weekend

Train passengers are to see major disruption throughout the festive period from tomorrow for a number of weeks.

The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

The £67m scheme to bust Kent's holiday-season border gridlock

Eurotunnel has revealed how it plans to prevent “eye-watering delays” on Kent’s roads when tighter EU border rules come into force.

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Developer ‘set to make £30m’ after snapping up land for luxury homes

Developer ‘set to make £30m’ after snapping up land for luxury homes

A developer is expected to make £30 million after snapping up land in an exclusive seaside spot with permission to build 24 luxury homes.

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Cafe voted best in Kent closes after 16 months

Cafe voted best in Kent closes after 16 months

A cafe once voted the best in Kent has closed suddenly after just 16 months of trading.

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Police hunt two women after disabled passengers attacked on packed train

Police hunt two women after disabled passengers attacked on packed train

Police are hunting a duo who reportedly attacked disabled women on a train after ordering them out of their seats.

Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

Multi-vehicle crash on A2 causes long delays

An accident involving four cars left traffic queueing for six miles and drivers facing hour-long delays during the morning commute.

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A&E crisis at Kent’s ‘war-zone’ hospitals worst on record

A&E crisis at Kent’s ‘war-zone’ hospitals worst on record

An A&E crisis engulfing Kent’s hospitals has left record numbers of patients facing so-called “corridor waits” of more than 12 hours.

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Banned pork products displayed in halal section of supermarket

Banned pork products displayed in halal section of supermarket

A shopper has complained after food prohibited within Islam was wrongly placed in fridges with signs saying “halal” above.

‘My mouth dropped when I saw the comments – we are a quiet, respectful pub’

‘My mouth dropped when I saw the comments – we are a quiet, respectful pub’

Bosses at a popular microbar were left stunned at the backlash to their bid for late-night openings and say it has all been a “big misunderstanding”.

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Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

Neighbours take action after council’s ‘nonsense’ salt bin refusal

Residents who often get stuck in their homes in icy weather have clubbed together to buy a grit bin after a council refused to budge on its policy.

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Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

Police worker used car ‘as weapon’ to drive at girlfriend’s ex

A police worker who drove his car at a love rival wept as he was told he would be remanded in prison ahead of being sentenced.

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‘We imprison more of our population than anywhere in Europe – but I don't feel safer’

‘We imprison more of our population than anywhere in Europe – but I don't feel safer’

After a trip to a justice museum, Melissa Todd considers the value of imprisonment – which often means so much more than just a loss of liberty.

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‘We need his fans to come forward’ – sisters’ plea year after fatal fan crush

‘We need his fans to come forward’ – sisters’ plea year after fatal fan crush

Sisters of a security guard who was killed when ticketless fans tried to get into a concert have made a plea for more information.

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Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

A man has been arrested after a street was locked down by armed police following reports of a person brandishing a gun in a block of flats.

Kent town to get ‘long overdue’ new sports pavilion, hall and nursery

Kent town to get ‘long overdue’ new sports pavilion, hall and nursery

A town’s ailing sports pavilion is to be rebuilt after reworked plans were approved.

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Staff tips and safe stolen in coffee shop break-in

Staff tips and safe stolen in coffee shop break-in

A plea has been sent out to the local community after staff tips and cash were stolen from a coffee shop

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Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

Only rubble left as ageing shopping centre torn down

Diggers have demolished a rundown outlet centre which closed earlier this year due to rising costs, leaving 25 members of staff without a job.

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Cows to be culled as new Kent cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

Cows to be culled as new Kent cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

Three new cases of bluetongue disease have been identified in the county.

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