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'It's probably the best cinema I’ve ever been to'

'It's probably the best cinema I’ve ever been to'

Our reporter tried a plush new cinema located in a £115 million development - and was left feeling more than impressed.

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'Karma will get to you, you arrogant b****’

'Karma will get to you, you arrogant b****’

A hotel manager's foul-mouthed rant at a complaining customer has divided opinion - but he insists he had the right to "give as good as he got".

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Sweet success as Instagram sensation opens cake shop

Sweet success as Instagram sensation opens cake shop

A talented cake-maker whose impressive creations have earned her 23,500 Instagram followers has launched an eye-catching new shop.

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The 'crippling' impact of energy price rises on a Kent high street

The 'crippling' impact of energy price rises on a Kent high street

With energy bills set to spiral, we visited one Kent high street to find out how businesses are bracing themselves for the "painful" months ahead.

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'The football's not as good - but the pints are cheaper!'

'The football's not as good - but the pints are cheaper!'

After the price of Premier League pints sent social media into meltdown, we take to the terraces seeking a cheaper matchday experience in non-league.

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'They were head banging on the way out of his funeral'

'They were head banging on the way out of his funeral'

Tributes have poured in for a music shop owner who saved a town's only store from closure and helped many children pick up their first instrument.

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Planes, trains and buses - Kent's week in politics

Planes, trains and buses - Kent's week in politics

Paul Francis gives his views and analysis of the week in Kent politics - from planes and trains to buses.

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Person treated after fuel vapour leak at Tesco petrol station

Person treated after fuel vapour leak at Tesco petrol station

A cordon is in place around a Tesco petrol station and a person has been treated by paramedics after breathing in harmful vapour fumes.

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Rocksalt owners to sell off village restaurant

Rocksalt owners to sell off village restaurant

A village restaurant will close its doors this weekend after its owners opted to focus efforts on other venues in their group.

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Smoke visible for miles due to large field fire

Smoke visible for miles due to large field fire

Fire crews have battled a large field blaze which began to spread this afternoon.

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Police search river in murder investigation

Police search river in murder investigation

Emergency services are combing a river a week after a young man was stabbed to death.

Man attacked with baseball bat in 'troubling' incident

Man attacked with baseball bat in 'troubling' incident

Police are on the hunt for a man of large build who wielded a baseball bat and carried out at an attack with the sports equipment.

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'Our fair has saved businesses from closure'

'Our fair has saved businesses from closure'

Several small businesses which almost faced forced closure after the pandemic have been saved by a monthly fair.

Hero dog saves owner from fire

Hero dog saves owner from fire

A three-year-old pup has been dubbed a 'superhero' after saving her owner from an electrical fire.

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Lovers locked up for life for murdering 'kindly' pensioner

Lovers locked up for life for murdering 'kindly' pensioner

Two murderers who killed a man they befriended after stabbing and stamping on his head and then stealing his belongings have been jailed for life.

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Teens remanded in custody after murder charge

Teens remanded in custody after murder charge

Two teenagers have been remanded in custody and will stand trial accused of murder after a man was stabbed to death.

Burglar caught after tattoo gives him away

Burglar caught after tattoo gives him away

A prolific burglar who targeted a snooker club and bowls club has been jailed after police his recognisable neck tattoo gave him away.

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Anti-tank defences put outside field to stop travellers breaking in

Anti-tank defences put outside field to stop travellers breaking in

A boot fair organiser has gone to dramatic lengths to protect his land from illegal encampments.

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Eight miles queues on M25

Eight miles queues on M25

Motorists are experiencing heavy traffic on the M25, with eight miles queues reported heading towards the Dartford Crossing.

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Man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by burglars'

Man taken to hospital after being 'attacked by burglars'

A man had to be taken to hospital after being attacked in a reported burglary.

Dead puppies found dumped by road

Dead puppies found dumped by road

WARNING: Distressing images in article. The RSPCA is investigating after two dead puppies were dumped by the roadside days apart.

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Travellers pitch up at new site

Travellers pitch up at new site

The local authority is working to remove more travellers who have turned up on a public field.

Terminally-ill dad's wedding organised in 36 hours

Terminally-ill dad's wedding organised in 36 hours

A dad with months left to live has married his fiancée in a moving ceremony after hospice staff pulled out all the stops to organise it in 36 hours.

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Vigil for punter killed outside 'second home' pub

Vigil for punter killed outside 'second home' pub

Dozens of people gathered to let off a lantern and hold a vigil after a dad-of-six was killed outside his "second home" pub.

No letters today as postal workers start four-day strike

No letters today as postal workers start four-day strike

Postal workers across the county have started the first of a four-day strike in a dispute over pay and working conditions.

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Shock hit-and-run crash caught on camera

Shock hit-and-run crash caught on camera

The shocking moment a car smashes into another vehicle before driving off has been caught on camera.

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Shopping centre to be demolished for flats

Shopping centre to be demolished for flats

A disused shopping arcade and car park in a town centre is set to be turned into an eight-storey apartment block.

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Multitasking driver 'had vape in one hand and joint in the other'

Multitasking driver 'had vape in one hand and joint in the other'

A driver was arrested after unwittingly pulling up alongside an unmarked police car - reportedly with a vape in one hand and cannabis in the other.

Beloved Thai latest victim of cost-of-living crisis

Beloved Thai latest victim of cost-of-living crisis

A Thai restaurant has been forced to closed due to the cost-of-living crisis, saying it is worse for business than the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Price cap rise is 'nothing short of catastrophe'

Price cap rise is 'nothing short of catastrophe'

A charity has hit out at the government with energy prices set to soar by more than 80%.

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