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‘The stench of urine left me nauseated’

‘The stench of urine left me nauseated’

Disgusted beach-goers say people have been urinating outside run-down public toilets, while “buckets of human waste” have been cleared from the coast.

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Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

Bamboozled by the laughing barmaids as Noel Edmonds watches on

There’s plenty to smile about as Secret Drinker ducks into a buzzing high street boozer

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Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.

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Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

Mum-of-four died with ‘serious infection’ while in police custody, inquest told

An inquest has heard that a ‘loving and fun mum’ died from a serious kidney infection while being held in police custody.

Designs for latest phase of 1,400-home village revealed

Designs for latest phase of 1,400-home village revealed

Proposals show how the second phase of a huge new village opposite a busy shopping centre could look ahead of a public consultation.

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How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

How will each political party’s housebuilding plans impact Kent?

Housing development and protecting Kent’s ‘Garden of England’ are emerging as key electoral issues – but where do the political parties stand?

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Teen suffers head injuries in serious assault

Teen suffers head injuries in serious assault

A teenager suffered a head injury in a serious assault in a high street as police release CCTV as part of an investigation.

Nature recovery plan draws scepticism from green campaigners

Nature recovery plan draws scepticism from green campaigners

A government-backed scheme aimed at reversing the decline in the county’s natural habitats has drawn support but scepticism remains.

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‘Four-month leak has made our lives a misery!’

‘Four-month leak has made our lives a misery!’

A family has been living in misery and frustration after a huge water leak outside their home – first reported more than four months ago

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Search continues for missing Liam after wallet found

Search continues for missing Liam after wallet found

Police have begun renewed searches for a 22-year-old who was last seen almost three months ago.

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Intruder smashed charity window and defecated in garden

Intruder smashed charity window and defecated in garden

Police are investigating a burglary at an Age UK centre after someone broke in and wrecked a staff room.

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Power cut causes traffic light failure on bridge

Power cut causes traffic light failure on bridge

Drivers were warned to approach with caution, after a power cut knocked the traffic lights out on a town centre bridge system.

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'Racism, misogyny and other dubious behaviour - police have lost credibility'

'Racism, misogyny and other dubious behaviour - police have lost credibility'

The state of modern policing, efforts to cut down on car use and lessons from the HS2 debacle are among topics tackled by our readers this week.

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Developer cuts back estate by 20% after backlash

Developer cuts back estate by 20% after backlash

A developer presented plans to residents but now an application has been sent to the council the number proposed has been cut back by 20%.

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Car ends up in bushes after crash

Car ends up in bushes after crash

Emergency services were seen near a gym following a crash between two cars, which left one in a bush.

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Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

Traffic was heavy and bus services were cancelled due to a fallen telegraph pole which blocked a main road during the morning rush hour.

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Man missing for a week found

Man missing for a week found

A man reported missing after six days has been safely found.

Broken promises and unwanted houses: life in a village under construction

Broken promises and unwanted houses: life in a village under construction

Residents have lifted the lid on how they feel living in a once modest-sized village set to double in size.

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‘Bus timetable feels more like an aspiration than a promise'

‘Bus timetable feels more like an aspiration than a promise'

More needs to be done to make the county’s bus services more reliable, says columnist Rhys Griffiths

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Drunk man headbutted pub-goer and punched another in beer garden assault

Drunk man headbutted pub-goer and punched another in beer garden assault

A drunken thug headbutted a customer in a pub garden before smashing a glass door panel and punching another punter in the face on his way out.

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Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month

A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.

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‘This is the best UK restaurant I’ve ever been to’

‘This is the best UK restaurant I’ve ever been to’

Our reporter has discovered one of Kent’s hidden gems – which he says deserves to be included in the Michelin Guide.

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Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

Victory for campaigners as 900 homes plan withdrawn

A developer has withdrawn a planning application for 900 homes in the countryside – but has pledged to submit revised plans.

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‘Women go through so much after the loss of a baby, but dads need support too’

‘Women go through so much after the loss of a baby, but dads need support too’

Three dads share their experience of baby loss as part of a hard-hitting podcast series marking Baby Loss Awareness Week.

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CCTV released after ‘knifepoint’ train robbery

CCTV released after ‘knifepoint’ train robbery

Police investigating a robbery onboard a train have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

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Mould in pub's ice machine and staff washing hands with coffee maker

Mould in pub's ice machine and staff washing hands with coffee maker

A publican is calling for inspectors to re-investigate their kitchen after an “extremely mouldy” ice machine was discovered.

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Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

The mother of a man accused of murdering a toddler in a caravan has told a court how she desperately tried to save the young boy’s life.

Bridge shuts for emergency repairs

Bridge shuts for emergency repairs

A main bridge had to shut for emergency repair work.

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Asda Express to open six Kent branches

Asda Express to open six Kent branches

A number of old Co-op stores in Kent will be converted into an Asda Express over the next few months.

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The Libertines tease new music with video shot in seafront town

The Libertines tease new music with video shot in seafront town

A rock group which last released an album eight years ago have returned to a favourite haunt to promote long awaited material.

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