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Plans for new McDonald’s to replace Travelodge unveiled

Plans for new McDonald’s to replace Travelodge unveiled

A disused hotel could be demolished to make way for a new McDonald’s, with fast food bosses hailing the move a “multi-million-pound investment”.

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Troubled care home showing signs of improvement

Troubled care home showing signs of improvement

A residential care home which was previously rated inadequate and put into special measures still requires improvement, a report has found.

Pro-Palestinian protesters ‘blockade’ MOD factory

Pro-Palestinian protesters ‘blockade’ MOD factory

More than 50 anti-war protesters are waving banners outside a Ministry of Defence site in Kent in a rally against the war in Palestine.

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Fundraiser to bring missing man’s body home

Fundraiser to bring missing man’s body home

A gofundme campaign set up to help find a missing man is now raising money to bring his body home and give him “the send-off he deserves”.

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£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

The future of a new dual carriageway has been thrown into doubt after highway bosses confirmed work has been pushed back another year.

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Jilted lover threatened to burn former partner’s house down

Jilted lover threatened to burn former partner’s house down

A jilted lover spray-painted derogatory words on his former partner’s house and threatened to burn it down after they split up.

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Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

An anxious mum says she is scared to leave the house after almost being hit by an Audi while on the school run.

School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

School governor resigns amid claims she lied about Cambridge PhD

Exclusive: A self-styled education guru has quit as chair of governors at a Kent grammar amid claims she lied about having a PhD from Cambridge.

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‘The first hint that something might be wrong is the peace and quiet’

‘The first hint that something might be wrong is the peace and quiet’

Emotions run high when your child becomes ill for the first time – as our parenting columnist has been discovering.

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College’s new energy-saving training centre

College’s new energy-saving training centre

A college has been awarded government funding to build a new training facility teaching energy-saving skills.

Forty-year project completes dockyard’s next chapter

Forty-year project completes dockyard’s next chapter

The last piece of a 40-year project to reuse derelict buildings after Chatham Dockyard closed has been completed.

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Update over future of crumbling music venue

Update over future of crumbling music venue

Those behind plans to revive a music venue where The Beatles once played have revealed details about progress so far.

Lane closure on crossing to be removed

Lane closure on crossing to be removed

A lane closure is set to be removed on a busy crossing which has caused traffic chaos for drivers.

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Man stabbed in back in residential street

Man stabbed in back in residential street

A police probe has been launched after a man was stabbed in the back in a residential street.

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Elderly residents forced to find new care home within 48 hours

Elderly residents forced to find new care home within 48 hours

Multiple families have been left with a frantic search to find a new care home after a water supply problem forced theirs to shut.

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Thug attacked landlady and Good Samaritan during shocking rampage

Thug attacked landlady and Good Samaritan during shocking rampage

A thug who left a Good Samaritan with skull and face fractures during a two-day violent rampage smirked at his victim's partner as he was jailed.

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Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

An inquest into the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at a pre-school will be heard by a jury, and nursery staff will give evidence.

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

A 58-year-old will appear in court accused of stealing more than £1,400 worth of perfume and Christmas trees.

Lorry fire blocks part of A2 near Bluewater

Lorry fire blocks part of A2 near Bluewater

All lanes have reopened after a lorry fire on the A2 led to the road being blocked for a number of hours.

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Delays as slip road closes after car drives off carriageway

Delays as slip road closes after car drives off carriageway

A slip road exit for the M20 has closed after reports a car has driven off the carriageway.

Delays clear after car bursts into flames

Delays clear after car bursts into flames

A car fire on a major route caused long delays for drivers during the morning rush hour.

Main road closed after van collides with parked cars

Main road closed after van collides with parked cars

A main road has been closed in both directions after a van crashed into several parked cars.

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Drug dealers jailed after £16,500 of cocaine found in Mercedes

Drug dealers jailed after £16,500 of cocaine found in Mercedes

Two drug suppliers have been locked up for a total of 15 years after cocaine with a street value of £16,500 was found in a Mercedes.

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‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

‘How do they do it? It’s the best I’ve had’

Our reviewer is blown away by some of the best food and hospitality he’s experienced in Kent.

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Man found dead on roundabout was rough sleeper due in court

Man found dead on roundabout was rough sleeper due in court

A homeless man who was found dead on a busy roundabout had been due in court accused of setting a McDonald’s bin on fire, an inquest has heard.

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‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

‘Over-population is root of our problems – we should only allow new housing for existing residents’

The impact of our rising population, town centre congestion and immigration are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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‘Parking charge increases are another nail in the coffin for town traders’

‘Parking charge increases are another nail in the coffin for town traders’

High Street business owners say plans to increase rates in the busiest car parks could put off shoppers.

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Teens' social media row erupted in gun and knife violence

Teens' social media row erupted in gun and knife violence

A quiet market town was left in shock after bad blood between teenagers broke out in violence – and now one of the offenders has been jailed.

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

Our reporter had a great time at a town’s new virtual reality gaming centre, where sessions cost £24.95.

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The full story of Channel crossing tragedy revealed in new report

The full story of Channel crossing tragedy revealed in new report

A report into the drowning of at least 27 people in a doomed small-boat crossing has revealed the frantic calls for help made as the vessel sank.

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