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£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

£10m vision for ferry holidays to Europe from 'underused' port

A port which has been out of commercial operation for a decade is making a comeback - and it could mean holidays to France for locals.

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Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

Biohazard warning over deadly disease 'lying dormant' in woods

An abandoned factory and woodlands could still pose a “biohazard” to humans - as experts warn soil and water may be contaminated with Mad Cow Disease.

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'Council used us in City of Culture bid - now it's threatening to take our licence'

'Council used us in City of Culture bid - now it's threatening to take our licence'

An African bar held up as an example of cultural diversity could have its licence revoked following 'unfair' noise complaints.

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Grandad who survived eight heart attacks dies after ambulance crash

Grandad who survived eight heart attacks dies after ambulance crash

A grandfather who survived eight heart attacks and kidney failure died after the ambulance he was in was involved in an accident.

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‘It’s impossible for this pub to make a profit’

‘It’s impossible for this pub to make a profit’

Brewery bosses have decided to sell a historic pub after the latest tenants claimed it is “impossible to make a profit”.

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'Potholes, litter and fly-tipping – is anyone taking responsibility for Kent's public image?'

'Potholes, litter and fly-tipping – is anyone taking responsibility for Kent's public image?'

Our readers give their takes on fly-tipping, the BBC and voter ID.

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The street corner pub where the pizza is 'better than Rome'

The street corner pub where the pizza is 'better than Rome'

On a rainy day what better place to visit than a pub offering what one man claims is better pizza than Rome – but does it live up to expectations?

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What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

What happened when we went head-to-head with ChatGPT

AI site ChatGPT has more than 100 million users – but can it be trusted? We quizzed it on Kent and even got it to write us poetry and a song.

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Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Police have brought into force a 24 hour dispersal order across a town centre following 'numerous incidents' of anti-social behaviour.

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Pharmacies 'at risk of closure' due to rising costs

Pharmacies 'at risk of closure' due to rising costs

A pharmacist has warned the sector is struggling under rising costs and work force issues and he "doesn't anticipate" it staying afloat.

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Broken pieces of Banksy artwork fished out of skip

Broken pieces of Banksy artwork fished out of skip

The remains of Banksy artwork which could have sold for millions have been recovered from a skip after the piece was torn down by oblivious builders.

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Councillor's embarrasing leaflet blunder ridiculed

Councillor's embarrasing leaflet blunder ridiculed

A leading councillor is facing ridicule after making an embarrassing error on a leaflet outlining his bid for re-election.

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'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

'Large number' of travellers moved on from car park

A "large number" of travellers have been moved on after setting up camp at a seafront.

TV's Paul Whitehouse says sewage releases 'beyond belief'

TV's Paul Whitehouse says sewage releases 'beyond belief'

A star of a hit TV show says the ongoing saga of sewage being dumped in the sea at a coastal town is "beyond belief".

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Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

Six police cars descend on street after 'disturbance'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and assault after police were called to a disturbance.

'Girl spat on boy stabbed in car park violence'

'Girl spat on boy stabbed in car park violence'

A teenage girl 'spat on and mocked' a boy after he was repeatedly stabbed during a confrontation between two sets of youths.

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Police are appealing for help to trace a man after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in broad daylight.

Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

The government's plans for an extension of free child care costs to help get people back to work have been welcomed by business leaders in Kent.

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Inquest probes how murdered Debbie met her death

Inquest probes how murdered Debbie met her death

An inquest has today heard mum-of-three Debbie Griggs was likely killed at her family home in Deal, before being buried 170 miles away.

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

Builders didn't know artwork was a Banksy - and now they 'feel sick'

Builders say they have been left feeling "sick" after unknowingly demolishing a building bearing Banksy's latest Kent piece.

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Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

Former face of BBC South East reveals why she quit role

A popular BBC South East television newsreader has revealed the reason her presenting career was abruptly ended.

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Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

The cost of a Kent council's legal challenge over the number of asylum seeking children it must care for has been made public.

Kent seaside town crowned best value place to stay

Kent seaside town crowned best value place to stay

A seaside town has topped the leader board of the best value places to staycation based on the cost of ice-cream and fish and chips.

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Former pub will become flats

Former pub will become flats

Plans to convert an old public house into six flats have been approved by council officers.

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Kent's leisure centres to receive massive cash boost

Kent's leisure centres to receive massive cash boost

The Chancellor's Spring Budget has announced a £63 million cash injection for leisure centres with swimming pools across the UK.

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Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

A woman has been arrested after police officers and a woman were reportedly attacked in a high street.

Heavily pregnant TV star enjoys 'babymoon' at luxury hotel

Heavily pregnant TV star enjoys 'babymoon' at luxury hotel

One of TOWIE's original cast members was spotted in the county with her business owner boyfriend as they await the arrival of twins.

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'Surprising issue plaguing school run'

'Surprising issue plaguing school run'

Secret Thinker has had a nightmare while navigating the school run lately, but one of the biggest issues is with those who should be making it safer.

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Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

Couple come home to find 80 tyres dumped on drive

An elderly couple have been left "angry and astonished" after brazen fly-tippers dumped 80 tyres on their drive.

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Four attacks in six days near town centre

Four attacks in six days near town centre

A young man attacked by two men in balaclavas is the latest victim of violent crime in one town.

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