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‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

‘If McDonald’s and Greggs can do it, why can’t we?’

A street food spot has joined rivals’ calls to boost the night-time economy with hopes to offer sit-down dining until 3am.

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‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

Worried residents fear a treasured green space on their estate used for community events could be turned into housing.

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‘I get nostalgia, but phone books should be consigned to history with DVDs and roadmaps’

‘I get nostalgia, but phone books should be consigned to history with DVDs and roadmaps’

Is there anything more redundant than a phone book nowadays? After receiving one this week, Secret Thinker ponders items we can consign to history.

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Mystery catapulters targeting village homes and buses

Mystery catapulters targeting village homes and buses

A woman says she no longer feels safe in her village after her window was hit with a catapult just days before a bus was also targeted.

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Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

Pupils and parents will receive the results of the Kent Test today, as figures show the percentage of children who passed rose this year.

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E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

E-scooter rider steps in after boy attacked for wallet

A boy was taken to hospital after two would-be muggers assaulted him and attempted to steal his wallet only to be foiled by an e-scooter rider.

Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection

A global audience vied for some rare memorabilia in the collection of a Star Wars actor who lived in the county for much of his career.

Body found near shopping centre

Body found near shopping centre

A shopping centre car park was cordoned off after a man's body was found.

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Major revamp planned as trusts aim to turn troubled school around

Education in part of Kent is set for a major transformation as two incoming trusts aim to turn a failing school around.

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Attempted murder charge after pensioner stabbed

Attempted murder charge after pensioner stabbed

A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a woman in her 70s was reportedly stabbed at home.

The best soft play centres in Kent

The best soft play centres in Kent

This half-term could be the time to venture further afield in the county and try some of these fun-filled soft play centres.

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Heartbreak as Kent football ‘legend' dies suddenly aged 47

Heartbreak as Kent football ‘legend' dies suddenly aged 47

Touching tributes are pouring in to a Kent football “legend” who played almost 200 games for one of the county’s biggest clubs.

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Council orders travellers to leave port

Council orders travellers to leave port

Travellers granted permission to live at a Kent port following welfare concerns for children have been ordered to leave next week.

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

Green light for 24-hour McDonald's despite night-time trouble fears

McDonald’s has been given permission to serve food and drink into the small hours at a new restaurant.

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Suspect charged after woman stabbed multiple times

Suspect charged after woman stabbed multiple times

A 40-year-old woman has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident in the town centre.

London Borough moving 81 families to Kent tower block revealed

London Borough moving 81 families to Kent tower block revealed

The London borough moving families into Kent amid a 50% rise in homelessness in the area has been revealed.

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Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

Heavy rain forecast for Kent as UK braces for Storm Babet

Wet and windy weather is set to grip the county as the UK prepares for the impact of Storm Babet.

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£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

£2.2m town centre building could be turned into hotel

The freehold of a former bank building, which is now partially used as an Indian restaurant, has been put up for sale.

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Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

Historic row of Georgian townhouses could be returned to former glory

A row of former council office buildings built about 200 years ago are set for a transformation under new plans.

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Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

Anger as bus driver tells disabled woman: ‘Mobility scooters are banned!’

A council has apologised to a disabled woman who was refused entry onto a bus because she was on a mobility scooter.

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Jealous plasterer strangled and bit girlfriend in Facebook friends row

Jealous plasterer strangled and bit girlfriend in Facebook friends row

A jealous bully strangled his girlfriend and bit her face after she told him she was unhappy with their relationship, a court heard.

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

‘People were queuing out the door - so we’ve tripled in size!’

A restaurant has tripled in size after becoming so popular that hungry customers were left queuing in the rain.

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Woman banned from having animals after slitting dog's throat is found with new pet

Woman banned from having animals after slitting dog's throat is found with new pet

A woman who was banned from keeping animals for life after she stabbed her pet to death was found with another dog when police visited her home.

Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

Impact on businesses from Eurostar loss to be laid bare

Councillors calling for the return of Eurostar to the county are urging trade leaders to reveal the impact the service has on their business.

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‘Explosions’ heard before fire spreads to home

‘Explosions’ heard before fire spreads to home

The doors to a garage ‘blew off’ during a fire before flames spread to a bungalow.

Search for man seen with missing teenage girl

Search for man seen with missing teenage girl

Police searching for a teenage girl last seen four days ago are seeking to identify a man seen with her on CCTV.

Council’s plan to create 49 new homes gets cash boost

Council’s plan to create 49 new homes gets cash boost

A scheme to create “genuinely” affordable homes on a former pub site and old garages has received a cash boost.

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Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

Violence and persistent bad behaviour have resulted in a surge in the number of children being ousted from schools.

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Nightclub boss denies sexually abusing children

Nightclub boss denies sexually abusing children

A nightclub boss is to stand trial accused of sexually abusing children more than 30 years ago.

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