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Mystery bruises and dirty fingernails on residents at care home

Mystery bruises and dirty fingernails on residents at care home

A nursing home has been put into special measures after an unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

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Owner defends Airbnbs as residents revolt

Owner defends Airbnbs as residents revolt

A councillor who owns an Airbnb insists they have "positive impacts", after a survey showed 87% of residents are concerned about the huge increase.

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'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

'Survival of the fittest' on high street this winter

The story of one Kent high street shows the challenges small businesses face this winter with rising bills and a cost of living crisis.

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Kent restaurant named third best in the UK

Kent restaurant named third best in the UK

One of the county's most popular dining destinations has been ranked the 12th best in Europe.

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NHS settles case with Christian GP who offered patients 'spiritual care'

NHS settles case with Christian GP who offered patients 'spiritual care'

A tribunal for a religious doctor who received complaints over “spiritual” care to his patients has been called off after a last-ditch settlement.

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'She was happy and healthy but cruelly taken from us'

'She was happy and healthy but cruelly taken from us'

The family of a 'lovely and bubbly' young footballer have paid tribute to her after her sudden death at the age of 20.

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Government 'u-turn' on removing Albanian asylum seekers

Government 'u-turn' on removing Albanian asylum seekers

The government has issued a u-turn on a controversial asylum plan, according to a charity.

No Southeastern trains to run in Kent this Saturday

No Southeastern trains to run in Kent this Saturday

No trains will run in Kent this Saturday, including all services in and out of London, says operator Southeastern.

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Teenager arrested after car overturns

Teenager arrested after car overturns

Police say a 16-year-old driver was breathalysed and taken into custody following a single-car collision.

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The parts of Kent where planning rulebook could be torn up

The parts of Kent where planning rulebook could be torn up

Housebuilding restrictions could be eased in parts of Kent - after the county was named by the government as a potential "investment zone".

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Man hit by train suffers 'life-changing injuries'

Man hit by train suffers 'life-changing injuries'

A man hit by a train over the weekend has suffered life-changing injuries, police have confirmed.

Man seriously injured after 'stolen' car crashes on M2 junction

Man seriously injured after 'stolen' car crashes on M2 junction

A man has been seriously injured and another charged after a 'stolen' car crashed on a sliproad.

When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

When is the £324 second cost of living payment going to arrive?

Low-income households are set to receive a second cost of living support payment of £324 this autumn but when might the money arrive?

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Soft play at garden centre temporarily closed

Soft play at garden centre temporarily closed

A popular soft play centre has been closed for refurbishment.

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Have your say on plans to support 10,000 homes

Have your say on plans to support 10,000 homes

People can now have their say about a raft of projects to support 10,000 homes in an area over the next 30 years.

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Man in court after police chase

Man in court after police chase

A 20-minute police chase came to an end when a stinger was deployed and the driver turned into a cul-de-sac.

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

Moped rider airlifted to hospital after crash

A 55-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a road collision.

'Such a shame that the few ruin it for everyone'

'Such a shame that the few ruin it for everyone'

Yobs have been caught on CCTV trying to set fire to a park's bench, as well as removing bolts and making it unsafe to use.

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Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

Don't miss 'extraordinary' views of Jupiter as it comes close to Earth

Jupiter is about to come the closest it's been to Earth since 1963 and stargazers are hoping for 'extraordinary' views.

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Six-vehicle crash shuts Dartford tunnel

Six-vehicle crash shuts Dartford tunnel

The Dartford Crossing has now reopened after a six-vehicle crash closed one tunnel and left commuters facing miles of queues.

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'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

'Gentle' OAP warned of road's dangers before he was killed in crash

A "well-loved" pensioner had recently raised concerns about the safety of the road on which he was later killed while crossing, his friends have said.

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'It was a near-death experience'

'It was a near-death experience'

Just how wheelchair-accessible are shops, businesses and public transport in Kent?

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Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

Overcrowded grammar riddled with asbestos and falling down hill

A crumbling old school building has been replaced by a £25 million centre than can take more than twice as many pupils.

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'Towering phone mast would be out of character monstrosity'

'Towering phone mast would be out of character monstrosity'

Residents have hit out at plans to erect an "eyesore" 65ft phone mast - but mobile giants say it is needed to maintain "critical" signal to a town.

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Kent braced for strong winds and temperature drop

Kent braced for strong winds and temperature drop

The county is set to experience strong winds and downpours as more autumnal weather sets in.

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BMW driver banned after drink-driving

BMW driver banned after drink-driving

A man who admitted to drinking pints before going out clubbing has been banned from the road after getting behind the wheel while over the limit.

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Rare moth spotted in Kent

Rare moth spotted in Kent

A rare moth species previously thought to have been extinct for decades has been rediscovered near the steps of a railway station.

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Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

Teen wins medal on anniversary of life-changing injury

A teenager is making her mark as a wheelchair racer, just two years after a spinal cord injury which left her hospitalised for months.

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Rylan cancels Kent appearance

Rylan cancels Kent appearance

TV star Rylan was due to be in Kent signing copies of his new book today.

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Person struck by train remains in hospital

Person struck by train remains in hospital

Police say a person remains in hospital after being hit by a train yesterday morning.

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