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Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

Historic 225-year-old jewellers set to reopen under new owner

An opening date has been confirmed for a historic town jewellers set to reopen under the ownership of another of Kent's renowned gem traders.

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'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

'I've been looking after my family since I was seven'

A young carer thrust into looking after her epileptic mum from a young age and now her brother is calling for more awareness of their condition.

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'Ludicrous' plans to more than double estate's size taken out of council's hands

'Ludicrous' plans to more than double estate's size taken out of council's hands

A controversial village development for 155 homes will not be decided by the council after it took too long to make a decision.

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Road closures for repairs in 'pothole crisis' town

Road closures for repairs in 'pothole crisis' town

Part of the A28 in a town riddled with potholes is closed for three nights for resurfacing work, much to the relief of road safety campaigners.

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Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

A newsagent who was left bloodied and bruised after being attacked by a suspected thief says "people are stealing all the time".

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'The internet is down and the local Facebook group is in uproar'

'The internet is down and the local Facebook group is in uproar'

We are totally reliant today on the internet - but it was not always the way. Our reporter recalls the web's difficult adolescence.

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Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

Kent is being confronted with a huge taxi driver shortage - with some people facing six-hour waits and having to miss vital hospital appointments.

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Truly beautiful' send-off for couple killed in waterfall tragedy

Truly beautiful' send-off for couple killed in waterfall tragedy

Hundreds of people paid their last respects to a 'devoted, selfless and loving couple' who died while on holiday in Wales.

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Banksy art's new home revealed

Banksy art's new home revealed

Banksy's latest artwork Valentine’s Day Mascara is to go on public display - but not where you might expect.

Home Office drops plans to house asylum seekers at Pontins

Home Office drops plans to house asylum seekers at Pontins

The Home Office has backtracked on plans to use a popular holiday park to house asylum seekers.

Man, 33, dies after being hit by car

Man, 33, dies after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in a collision.

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Teen who killed dad to spend less than two years in jail

Teen who killed dad to spend less than two years in jail

A teenager who killed a much-loved dad with a single punch outside a pub has been sent to prison.

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Blazing car blocks A249

Blazing car blocks A249

There were long rush-hour queues on a dual carriageway after a car burst into flames.

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End date for hated roadworks pushed back again

End date for hated roadworks pushed back again

Major roadworks due to finish today have been delayed yet again as contractors are still on site.

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Pensioner beaten in 'serious assault' after confronting gang of yobs

Pensioner beaten in 'serious assault' after confronting gang of yobs

Police are hunting for four young people after a man in his 70s was subjected to a brutal attack.

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'Unemployment's rising and job vacancies high – but we're struggling to recruit'

'Unemployment's rising and job vacancies high – but we're struggling to recruit'

As figures show joblessness in Kent continues to rise, business experts have explained why some companies are still having trouble hiring.

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£2 bus fare cap to be extended

£2 bus fare cap to be extended

The government's £2 bus fare cap for single journeys will be extended for a further three months as part of new funding for bus services.

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Council tax set to rise by another £5 a year

Council tax set to rise by another £5 a year

The fire service wants to hike its council tax share to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.

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Village backlash over traveller pitch approval

Village backlash over traveller pitch approval

Villagers living near a traveller encampment claim many have started to 'sell their family homes' after the pitch was granted residency.

Golfers' fury as abusive bikers tear up course

Golfers' fury as abusive bikers tear up course

Nuisance bikers have caused thousands in damage to a golf course and left players feeling threatened after hurling abuse when challenged, bosses say.

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On-demand bus service launches for cut-off villages

On-demand bus service launches for cut-off villages

Rural residents will be able to 'order' a bus to their door via phone or app as part of a new on-demand service following cuts to routes.

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Funeral confirmed after shock death of councillor

Funeral confirmed after shock death of councillor

Details have been confirmed of a funeral taking place following the sudden death of 'sorely missed' local councillor Cameron Beart.

High street sex attack sparks police appeal

High street sex attack sparks police appeal

Police are trying to track down two witnesses following a sex attack in the city centre.

Hilarious Banksy photoshops after freezer removed

Hilarious Banksy photoshops after freezer removed

Following the removal of the freezer from the Margate Banksy, the internet has been quick to 'fix' the artwork by editing in some humorous additions.

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Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

Thousands raised for 'pink, big and bold' funeral for mum and daughter

Thousands of pounds has already been raised to help pay for the joint funeral of a mother and daughter who lost their lives in a burger hut tragedy.

Anger as church soup kitchen hit with food hygiene hoax

Anger as church soup kitchen hit with food hygiene hoax

Church leaders serving up free soup to those in need during the cost of living crisis have described their shock after a hoax food hygiene report.

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Ex-soldier hoarded 'sickening' bestiality and baby torture images

Ex-soldier hoarded 'sickening' bestiality and baby torture images

A veteran once shot by the Taliban has been unmasked as a paedophile who hoarded "sickening" images of child abuse and bestiality involving a frog.

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'We just want to know how he ended up dead in a ditch'

'We just want to know how he ended up dead in a ditch'

The family of a dad-of-two discovered dead wearing just one shoe and almost two miles from his car say questions about his death remain unanswered.

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Makeshift hotel courthouse to remain open for another year

Makeshift hotel courthouse to remain open for another year

A pop-up Nightingale courthouse in Kent is among 24 venues around the country that will continue to be used to cut trial backlogs.

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Parts of new Banksy artwork 'stolen' by public

Parts of new Banksy artwork 'stolen' by public

A glass bottle, broken chair and frying pan went missing from a new Banksy mural hours before they could be preserved.

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