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Drinker threw beer over girlfriend and kicked out at her ‘recklessly’

Drinker threw beer over girlfriend and kicked out at her ‘recklessly’

A drinker threw beer over his girlfriend and kicked out at her “recklessly” during an argument.

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‘My children’s toys have been left floating in a sea of sewage – again’

‘My children’s toys have been left floating in a sea of sewage – again’

A dad is demanding answers after his garden was flooded with sewage for a fifth time.

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The metal detectorist who reunites people with treasures lost to the sea

The metal detectorist who reunites people with treasures lost to the sea

A detectorist who reunites people with sentimental jewellery lost on the beach says he doesn’t do it for the money and “enjoys the challenge”.

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Son’s epic walk following loss of dad to young-onset dementia

Son’s epic walk following loss of dad to young-onset dementia

A Kent student has spoken of the pain of losing his dad to dementia, and is determined to give back to the charity which supported his family.

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Iconic 1980s album art sells for £17,000

Iconic 1980s album art sells for £17,000

The original artwork of one of the biggest albums of the Eighties – created by a former Kent student - has sold at auction.

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Motorist killed after bridge crash

Motorist killed after bridge crash

Police have confirmed a man died following a smash on a bridge earlier today and are now appealing for witnesses.

Drone footage shows business park taking shape

Drone footage shows business park taking shape

Aerial pictures have revealed the progress that’s being made on a new multi-million pound business park project.

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Teenage e-scooter rider dies in crash with BMW

Teenage e-scooter rider dies in crash with BMW

Police have confirmed a teenage e-scooter rider has died after colliding with a BMW in a crash which shut a road for 10 hours.

Blue singer Lee Ryan ‘pushed down stairs’ on plane ‘after putting feet on seat’

Blue singer Lee Ryan ‘pushed down stairs’ on plane ‘after putting feet on seat’

Blue star Lee Ryan was pushed down stairs on an aeroplane by another passenger during a flight to Turkey after a “culturally insensitive” act.

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Road closed for 10 hours after e-scooter and car collide

Road closed for 10 hours after e-scooter and car collide

Police shut a road for more than 10 hours following an incident involving an e-scooter and a car.

Road reopens after serious smash on viaduct

Road reopens after serious smash on viaduct

Police have now reopened an A-road following a serious crash on a viaduct earlier today.

Domino's eyes move into high street of Kent’s ‘most stylish’ town

Domino's eyes move into high street of Kent’s ‘most stylish’ town

The site of a former bank could become a Domino’s takeaway in a town dubbed the county’s "most stylish" place to live.

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Double tragedy hits football club after second death

Double tragedy hits football club after second death

A football club has been left ‘devastated’ after two of its young players died, just months apart.

'This hedge could have my eye out - it needs cutting back!'

'This hedge could have my eye out - it needs cutting back!'

A frustrated 80-year-old is calling for a hedge to be cut back as she fears the branches “could have her eye out”.

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‘Where will people buying town centre homes park?’

‘Where will people buying town centre homes park?’

Furious residents have questioned where people buying new homes will leave their cars following the unveiling of yet another scheme without parking.

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'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

'Year on from my son's death and road he crashed on’s still not fixed'

The mum of a 22-year-old who died in a motorbike accident says her son would still be alive if the road had been repaired.

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Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

Tall ship arrives after delay at sea

A tall ship has arrived at a Kent harbour, despite a delay caused by weather conditions at sea.

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Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

A nursery has been shut down unexpectedly by Ofsted officials amid fears children ‘may be at risk of harm’.

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Attempted murder charge after house fire

Attempted murder charge after house fire

A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after two people were hurt when fire gutted a home.

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

Housing estate to grow by more than 80 homes

Controversial plans to add another 88 homes on an already sprawling housing estate have been given the stamp of approval by council bosses.

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My night out in Kent town ranked fifth worst for nightlife in UK

My night out in Kent town ranked fifth worst for nightlife in UK

Our reporter headed to a town labelled as having one of the worst nightlifes nationwide. Here’s how she found it...

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Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

A grieving mum has slammed police for tweeting a Top Gun ‘high-five’ GIF to celebrate forensic work hours after her daughter’s death.

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Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his “lovely, clever and well-liked” wife, who died outside their home after a trip to the pub.

New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

New roundabout and cycle lanes in plans to transform town’s road layout

A raft of proposed changes to a town’s road network have been unveiled – including a new roundabout, bicycle lanes and several pedestrian crossings.

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‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

‘Tyre mountain’ to be removed after almost two years

Work is set to start to clear up a mountain of illegally dumped tyres which have blocked a coastal path for 21 months.

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‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

Our columnist looks back to a not-so-distant payment era when cheques were king.

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Disney mural painted over at child asylum unit as it was ‘too welcoming’

Disney mural painted over at child asylum unit as it was ‘too welcoming’

The Immigration Minister has reportedly instructed cartoons at an asylum centre for children be whitewashed.

Kent restaurant named country’s best

Kent restaurant named country’s best

A restaurant in Kent has topped the Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants list.

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

New £1.2m play park to get wardens after complaints

A new largest-of-its-kind play area is due to get dedicated wardens after complaints about poor maintenance and a build up of algae.

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We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

We tried the ‘glorious’ Kent riverside pub walk rated among best in Britain

With beautiful views and a delicious pub lunch at the end, it’s no surprise this riverside walk is one of the most popular in the country.

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