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Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

Mum endured horrific birth before fatal herpes infection

A grieving mother told how her daughter endured a horrific birth before contracting a herpes infection which claimed her life.

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Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

Blow for theatre’s reopening as neighbour lodges complaint

The owners of a disused theatre say their efforts to reopen the historic venue have been dealt a blow after a neighbour lodged a complaint.

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Firms urged to enter tourism awards

Firms urged to enter tourism awards

A regional tourism industry awards is now open for entries – with firms in the sector across Kent urged to put their names forward.

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Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

Doctor tells herpes death inquest it ‘didn’t cross his mind’ mum had virus

An inquest into the deaths of two mums who died of herpes shortly after giving birth has heard one of the doctors didn’t realise they had the virus.

Fans line streets for Paul O'Grady's funeral procession

Fans line streets for Paul O'Grady's funeral procession

A funeral procession passing through the village which Paul O’Grady made his home has drawn large crowds today.

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Broken down vehicle halts M25 traffic

Broken down vehicle halts M25 traffic

Motorists are facing delays on the M25 after traffic was brought to a standstill after a vehicle broke down.

'Jockey Club needs to change or the Grand National won't survive'

'Jockey Club needs to change or the Grand National won't survive'

Our columnist Secret Thinker fell at the first hurdle with his Grand National bet and wonders how much longer the race will continue.

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No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

No cutlery, no problem when the food tastes this good!

Our reporter gives the cuisine of east Africa a try for the very first time at a small back-street restaurant

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Teacher sacked over shocking Freddie Mercury slur

Teacher sacked over shocking Freddie Mercury slur

A teacher who called Freddie Mercury a homophobic slur and smoked in front of students lied about being fired from his last school.

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'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

'There are so many new-builds - it's become a village of strangers'

A former mining village is transforming with a massive housing expansion but not all the changes are liked.

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Threat of bin strikes for three months over 30% pay rise demand

Threat of bin strikes for three months over 30% pay rise demand

Residents have been warned they face a summer of unemptied bins as refuse workers could walk out over a 30% pay rise demand.

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Young farmers 'devastated' after being turfed out of woodlands

Young farmers 'devastated' after being turfed out of woodlands

A young farmers club which works with children with special needs has been given just two months to find a new home due to 'concerns about safety'.

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Noughties pop group confirmed as Pride headliner

Noughties pop group confirmed as Pride headliner

A chart-topping girl group and a Drag Race winner will take to the stage at this year's Pride festival - which will now take place over two days.

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Hunt after man exposes himself in front of schoolgirl

Hunt after man exposes himself in front of schoolgirl

An appeal has been launched by police after a man allegedly exposed himself to a child in woodland on her way to school.

Tunnel partly closed following crash

Tunnel partly closed following crash

Traffic came to a standstill following a crash which led to the closure of one lane of a tunnel.

Bins 'melt to nothing' after yobs put fireworks in them

Bins 'melt to nothing' after yobs put fireworks in them

Yobs obliterated two bins by putting fireworks in them, and a free ice-cream reward has been offered to find those responsible.

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Anger as gas works cause 'traffic chaos' in high street

Anger as gas works cause 'traffic chaos' in high street

Shopkeepers say their trade has slowed down due to roadworks in place to fix a gas leak which was reported two months ago.

'I always fancied living in a van - now I've been forced to'

'I always fancied living in a van - now I've been forced to'

A pensioner has gone viral on TikTok documenting her new life in a converted minivan following her eviction from her flat.

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'Dangerous' equipment fenced off at £400k play park

'Dangerous' equipment fenced off at £400k play park

Part of a £400,000 play park branded a "danger zone" has been cordoned off amid safety concerns - sparking anger among some parents.

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Man, 27, who died in crash named

Man, 27, who died in crash named

A man who died after a crash involving a Ford Focus has been named.

Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

Kent plans fewer coronation street parties...so how many are in your town?

Kent and Medway will enjoy fewer coronation street parties compared to those held for the Queen last year - so how many are happening where you live?

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Drink-driver crashed into parked cars twice

Drink-driver crashed into parked cars twice

A drunk who took his friend's car without his knowledge later crashed it into parked cars twice, leaving his bumper and number plate behind.

New pub and hotel to open this summer

New pub and hotel to open this summer

A new hotel and pub is set to open in a Kent village after a year long renovation.

Curry house on the market

Curry house on the market

A former village Indian restaurant is set to go under the hammer shortly after announcing its closure.

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Two arrests after man stabbed in legs

Two arrests after man stabbed in legs

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of assault after a man in his 20s was stabbed.

Dog-walker taken to hospital after high street attack

Dog-walker taken to hospital after high street attack

A dog-walker was taken to hospital after being hit over the head by a gang of yobs in a high street.

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Fears for future as ancient woodland put up for sale

Fears for future as ancient woodland put up for sale

A fundraising appeal has been launched by a conservation charity to buy ancient woodland it fears could be carved up into small plots.

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Contraflow to be introduced as 10 weeks of roadworks set to start

Contraflow to be introduced as 10 weeks of roadworks set to start

A contraflow system is set to be introduced on a dual carriageway as contractors prepare to start ten weeks of maintenance works on a tunnel.

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Crash near Bluewater causing M25 traffic

Crash near Bluewater causing M25 traffic

Motorists are facing delays after a crash on the motorway.

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Pub to launch new menu after six-figure refurbishment

Pub to launch new menu after six-figure refurbishment

A pub that has undergone a major transformation is launching it's new menu.

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