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Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

A popular high street venue has shut – with bosses saying the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a “greater wipe out than the 2008 recession”.

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Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

A nursery where children do yoga has been rated “outstanding” – just months after being branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.

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‘Petrified’ mum fears playground accident could permanently damage son’s eye

‘Petrified’ mum fears playground accident could permanently damage son’s eye

A mum is nervously waiting to hear if her son’s vision is permanently damaged after he was smacked on the head by a “dangerous” playground gate.

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Quarry to supply 521 homes for ‘downsizers and divorcees’

Quarry to supply 521 homes for ‘downsizers and divorcees’

Plans for hundreds of homes as part of a multi-million pound ‘later living community’ in an old gravel quarry have been approved.

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Smuggler jailed after children found inside ‘coffin-like’ van hatch

Smuggler jailed after children found inside ‘coffin-like’ van hatch

A Romanian man who smuggled four Vietnamese children in a single ‘coffin-like’ hide in the roof of a van has been jailed.

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Garages could be converted into ‘flat pack’ homes

Garages could be converted into ‘flat pack’ homes

Factory built homes have been earmarked to replace several existing garage blocks.

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Vandal-hit amphitheatre set for full revamp after ‘bodge repair job’

Vandal-hit amphitheatre set for full revamp after ‘bodge repair job’

An open-air amphitheatre is set to get a complete makeover after the council was forced to make temporary repairs due to vandals.

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Arrest after police dog sniffs out £20k in ‘drug money’

Arrest after police dog sniffs out £20k in ‘drug money’

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after a police dog sniffed out thousands of pounds of suspected drug money.

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Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

A woman from Kent has a million reasons to smile after winning big on the lottery.

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Huge police response after football club chairman hit by van

Huge police response after football club chairman hit by van

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a football club chairman was struck by a van.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl in park

Man jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl in park

A man who pushed a schoolgirl to the ground and sexually assaulted her as she walked through a park has been jailed.

Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

A yellow weather warning for thunder, lightning and heavy rain has been issued across Kent for a third day.

Final chance to nominate courageous children

Final chance to nominate courageous children

Brave, courageous, determined youngsters are being sought for this year’s Children’s Awards and there are just days left to send us your nominations.

Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

A mysterious vertical line that went up “as far as the eye can see” has left both residents and experts puzzled.

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Concrete plant approved despite fears it will destroy ‘peace and tranquility’

Concrete plant approved despite fears it will destroy ‘peace and tranquility’

Controversial plans to move part of a major concrete-making firm into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been approved.

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Man dies after emergency services called to lake

Man dies after emergency services called to lake

A man has died after police and ambulance crews were called to a popular lake.

Tributes after sudden death of ‘amazing’ dance teacher who inspired thousands

Tributes after sudden death of ‘amazing’ dance teacher who inspired thousands

A dance teacher who inspired thousands of youngsters across more than 50 years has been remembered following her sudden death, aged 88.

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Anger after child offered school place ten miles from home

Anger after child offered school place ten miles from home

Frustrated parents say they feel ‘voiceless’ as their children are turned down local school places and offered alternatives ‘miles away’.

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Call to action – how YOU can help our heroes

Call to action – how YOU can help our heroes

We’re calling on the great Kent public to do their bit to help our special campaign.

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Cannabis secretly sold from popular high street bakery

Cannabis secretly sold from popular high street bakery

Two workers at a high street bakery were secretly selling cannabis alongside its fresh cakes and sausage rolls, a court has heard.

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Confusion over ‘stop parking’ notes left on cars

Confusion over ‘stop parking’ notes left on cars

Mysterious notes were left on the windscreens of cars parked on a residential road, warning drivers to stop parking there or face damage to their car.

Historic market set for high street return

Historic market set for high street return

Traders are set to return to a historic market after those behind the decision to break it up suffered a heavy defeat at the local elections.

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New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

A multimillion-pound concert venue could still be built in a town centre - even though English National Opera has confirmed it will not be moving in.

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‘I’ll scrap ULEZ if I become Mayor of London’

‘I’ll scrap ULEZ if I become Mayor of London’

A fuel campaigner has pledged to scrap a controversial emissions charge as he enters the London mayoral race.

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Revealed: How much your council spent on coronation

Revealed: How much your council spent on coronation

Councils in Kent spent thousands on mugs, pot plants and parties in celebration of the new King – but which forked out the most?

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Kent and England cricketer reveals skin cancer ordeal

Kent and England cricketer reveals skin cancer ordeal

A Kent cricketer discovered he had skin cancer after almost putting off a screening organised by his club.

Southeastern bans ‘extremely dangerous’ e-scooters from trains

Southeastern bans ‘extremely dangerous’ e-scooters from trains

Southeastern has banned e-scooters from its services over fears the batteries may set on fire and melt through carriages

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The moment armed police stormed house where mum was ‘held hostage’

The moment armed police stormed house where mum was ‘held hostage’

Neighbours captured the moment firearms officers stormed a house where a mum was reportedly being held hostage.

243-year-old high street pub to be turned into flats

243-year-old high street pub to be turned into flats

A historic pub will be transformed into three flats as developers hope to give the building “a new lease of life”.

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Stunning pictures show storm looming over Kent

Stunning pictures show storm looming over Kent

The moment a huge storm loomed over a town has been caught on camera.

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