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Sadness as curry house shuts after 23 years in town

Sadness as curry house shuts after 23 years in town

The sudden closure of a popular restaurant has left customers devastated.

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Young girls 'attack' security at McDonald's

Young girls 'attack' security at McDonald's

Police were called after a pregnant woman had a drink thrown over her and staff at McDonald's were allegedly assaulted.

Labrador pup found by A249 weighs half of what she should

Labrador pup found by A249 weighs half of what she should

Seven fox red pups who were dumped by a busy main road have now been micro-chipped, vaccinated and checked over by vets.

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Teenage girl 'followed by man' near popular park

Teenage girl 'followed by man' near popular park

A "distressed" teenage girl ran to a supermarket for help after she was reportedly followed by a man near a popular park.

Everything you need to know about going to London

Everything you need to know about going to London

If you're planning to pay your respects to the Queen in the coming days, here's everything you need to know about getting to the capital.

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Arson arrests after string of vehicle fires

Arson arrests after string of vehicle fires

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a string of vehicle fires.

Arrest over high street rape

Arrest over high street rape

A man has been arrested hours after a report of a woman being raped in a town centre.

Small boat annual crossings record broken already

Small boat annual crossings record broken already

Figures show the number of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel has now surpassed the numbers for 2021 - with three months still to go.

'Befuddling but beautifully-acted' - verdict on big Kent movie

'Befuddling but beautifully-acted' - verdict on big Kent movie

Film critics have given mixed reviews of a major movie shot at a Kent seaside resort.

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Ofsted closes nursery amid 'safeguarding concerns'

Ofsted closes nursery amid 'safeguarding concerns'

A nursery which only opened a year ago has been shut by Ofsted while it is investigated over safeguarding concerns.

The supermarkets, shops and attractions closing for the Queen's funeral

The supermarkets, shops and attractions closing for the Queen's funeral

Shops, supermarkets and some attractions are now confirming plans to close on Monday for the Queen's funeral and here's the latest information.

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Food festival called off after Queen's death

Food festival called off after Queen's death

A new three-day event has been postponed as the venue is being used as a place to leave tributes and flowers to commemorate the Queen.

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Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

Couple's fury at gym over £30k Rolex theft

A couple are seeking compensation from a fitness club chain after a £30,000 Rolex watch was stolen from a gym locker by a thief with bolt cutters.

Drive-thru worker called police on drink driver

Drive-thru worker called police on drink driver

A quick-thinking McDonald's drive-thru worker told a drink driver to park up and wait for his food - but instead called the police.

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Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Hated roadworks to drag on until Christmas

Work to replace a major roundabout with a traffic light-controlled junction will now not finish until December, lengthening delays for drivers.

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Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

Look inside abandoned prison site set for huge transformation

We were given an exclusive inside look at a former fortress and prison, which could be transformed into a hotel and leisure centre.

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'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

'Nightmare neighbours threatened to kill my dog'

A couple spent months living in fear and endured physical and mental abuse from tenants in the flat next door, who have now been evicted by police.

Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

Shock as nursery to close after 30 years

Parents have expressed their shock and sadness that a village nursery which has cared for hundreds of children is to close at the end of the month.

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'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

Seven Labrador puppies have been found dumped in a small crate in a layby on a dual carriageway.

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Flood alerts in place across Kent

Flood alerts in place across Kent

People living in coastal areas have been warned to expect flooding at high tide over the next 24 hours.

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Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

Kent resident encourages nation to 'clap for the Queen'

A clap for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which was organised over Facebook by a Kent resident took place this evening across the nation.

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Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

Clamping increased as illegal lorry parking continues

One council in Kent has beefed up its clamping powers in a bid to stamp out lorries parking illegally overnight.

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Man stabbed near popular shopping centre

Man stabbed near popular shopping centre

A man was taken to hospital after he was stabbed near a popular shopping centre.

Man dies in house fire

Man dies in house fire

A man has died in a house fire which started early this morning, emergency services have confirmed.

Poundstretcher to be turned into huge PureGym as plans approved

Poundstretcher to be turned into huge PureGym as plans approved

A bid to launch a gym that bosses promise will offer state-of-the-art facilities to fitness freaks has been given the green light.

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'He never stood a chance'

'He never stood a chance'

A speeding motorist has been convicted of causing the death of a pensioner whose car hit her stranded vehicle after it had crashed on a motorway.

Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Cars left on pavements 'putting lives at risk'

Concerned residents have hit out at motorists who park their cars on the pavement, forcing pedestrians to walk in the road to get past.

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What does the energy bill freeze mean for fixed-rate tariffs?

What does the energy bill freeze mean for fixed-rate tariffs?

The price homes will pay for each unit of gas and electric from October has been released but what does the rescue plan mean for fixed-rate customers?

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Work on new college expansion gets underway

Work on new college expansion gets underway

Diggers have been mobilising on site as construction begins on a college's new 250-student expansion.

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Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

Five million more patients can now book Covid booster jabs

Five million more people can now book a Covid-19 autumn booster vaccine, including over 65s and pregnant women.

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