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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.

Motorway slip roads closure begins

Motorway slip roads closure begins

The four-month closure of two slip roads on the M2 started last night, with length diversions in place.

Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

Drink drive arrest over garden centre crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a garden centre, ending up on its roof.

Long motorway delays after four-vehicle crash

Long motorway delays after four-vehicle crash

An accident involving four vehicles has led to long delays on a motorway.

Mourners queueing day and night told to bring own food and drink

Mourners queueing day and night told to bring own food and drink

People travelling to see the Queen’s lying in state have been warned to expect incredibly long queues.

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Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

Bid to demolish shops and build 'rabbit hutch' flats

Residents and business-owners have hit out at plans to demolish a row of shops and replace them with a block of 40 flats resembling "rabbit hutches".

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'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

'Eye flickering turned out to be rare cancer strain'

Leigh Proctor passed away from a rare strain of cancer – and now her family are trying to spread awareness.

The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

The seaside homes for £46k - are they worth the gamble?

These Kent properties are a fraction of the price of regular bricks and mortar homes - and are gaining in popularity.

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Time running out to save historic rail route

Time running out to save historic rail route

Campaigners hope to turn the remains of a long abandoned railway line into a cycle and walking track similar to the Crab and Winkle Way.

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What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

What next for 'ghost town' shopping centre?

The future of a 'forgotten and derelict' shopping arcade is being called into question as the last big name brand prepares to move out.

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'It was all strangely uplifting...'

'It was all strangely uplifting...'

Thousands turned out to pay their respects as the Queen’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh and among the crowds was our political editor Paul Francis.

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Arrest made in rape investigation

Arrest made in rape investigation

A man in his 20s has been released on bail after a woman was allegedly raped in her home.

Crowds cheer 'God Save the King' as Charles proclaimed in Kent

Crowds cheer 'God Save the King' as Charles proclaimed in Kent

Services were held around the county announcing King Charles III's accession to the throne.

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Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

Town's third McDonald's quickly taking shape

Progress is being made on the construction of a new fast-food restaurant in the car park of a supermarket.

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Queen felt like 'near-eternal point of stability' for nation, says Archbishop

Queen felt like 'near-eternal point of stability' for nation, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury says God gave the "most wonderful example of a Christian life and death" in a service for the late Queen.

Car crashes into garden centre

Car crashes into garden centre

A garden centre is closed after a car crashed into the building causing significant damage.

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

Pub and homes plan for burned-down club

Plans for a new pub and 21 flats on the site of a building destroyed in an arson attack are set to be approved.

'It's like a post-apocalyptic zombie town'

'It's like a post-apocalyptic zombie town'

A motorist has hit out at the “disgusting” state of a council car park covered in graffiti and smelling of urine and faeces.

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'It was massively easier for them'

'It was massively easier for them'

We asked young adults who are still living with their parents what is stopping them from getting on the property ladder.

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Proclamations of Charles III in Kent

Proclamations of Charles III in Kent

Ceremonies will take place across the county to proclaim the new King.

Right-wing party scores its first ever election victory

Right-wing party scores its first ever election victory

Mass resignations at a council sparked by huge rows and division have paved the way for a right-wing group to win its first seat in the country.

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

'They've taken away my mother's freedom'

A son who cares for his 95-year-old mother says he's baffled by a housing company's decision not to allow him to have a fob to access her home.

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Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

Weed killer anger after dog mutilated its own leg

A man has warned pet owners after chemicals he says are potentially harmful to dogs were sprayed onto pavements by a council.

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Queen's funeral date and details confirmed

Queen's funeral date and details confirmed

The details of the Queen's final journey from Scotland to a state funeral in London have been confirmed.

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Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

Emotional Sophie joins royals outside Balmoral

The former Kent schoolgirl joined husband Prince Edward and his siblings in their first public appearance since the Queen's death on Thursday.

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Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

Paramedics at scene after car hits telegraph pole

One person is receiving medical treatment after a vehicle collided with a telegraph pole.

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CCTV clampdown on 'Wild West' driving outside school

CCTV clampdown on 'Wild West' driving outside school

Cameras have been installed and a street made one-way in an effort to clampdown on dodgy driving after a spate of near misses outside a school.

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Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

Lord Howard recalls Windsor Castle visit

A former Kent MP has paid tribute to the Queen and spoken of a 'remarkable' welcome during a stay at a royal residence.

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