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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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'I grassed on elderly neighbour for using hosepipe'

'I grassed on elderly neighbour for using hosepipe'

A gardener has revealed she grassed on her elderly neighbour for using her hosepipe during the ban.

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As multiplex era ends, should we get used to £13 cinema tickets?

As multiplex era ends, should we get used to £13 cinema tickets?

The way cinemas operate is set for a radical shake-up - and that could mean we all need to get used to paying more to watch the latest blockbuster.

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'I got anti-tank defences to stop travellers'

'I got anti-tank defences to stop travellers'

A car boot businessman has gone to extreme lengths to stop travellers breaking onto his field.

Toddler trapped in toilet seat saved by fire crews

Toddler trapped in toilet seat saved by fire crews

After half-a-tub of butter failed to free him, the parents of a two-year-old boy with a toilet seat stuck on his head had to call in specialist help.

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PM hopefuls urged to back Kent ‘super' hospital plan

PM hopefuls urged to back Kent ‘super' hospital plan

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been urged to back plans for a new super hospital - should they wish to gain votes from local Tories.

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Bungling moped thief went wrong way at roundabout

Bungling moped thief went wrong way at roundabout

Police have appealed for dashcam footage after a bungling thief rode a moped the wrong way around a roundabout.

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Water park safe to reopen after mystery illness solved

Water park safe to reopen after mystery illness solved

Health officials have deemed a water park safe to reopen after it was forced to close when numerous people fell badly ill with a mystery bug.

Low-flying plane circles town for an hour

Low-flying plane circles town for an hour

Confused onlookers watched on as a low-flying plane from Gatwick looped around a Kent town numerous times.

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Jackknifed lorry closes A2

Jackknifed lorry closes A2

A jackknifed lorry has sparked the rush-hour closure of the A2.

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Sixth person charged over stabbing

Sixth person charged over stabbing

Another man has been charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager.

Pervert downloaded video of sex act on snake

Pervert downloaded video of sex act on snake

A pervert who admitted possessing an extreme pornographic video showing someone performing a sex act with a snake has narrowly avoided jail.

Twins get identical GCSE results

Twins get identical GCSE results

Twin students have received identical GCSE results – down to the exact subject.

Anger as yobs start fire in play park

Anger as yobs start fire in play park

Residents were left "horrified" after mindless yobs started a fire on play equipment at a park littered with smashed glass and dog poo.

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Arrest after man 'fell from height' in town centre

Arrest after man 'fell from height' in town centre

The air ambulance was called to a town centre after a man suffered a head injury after a fall from height.

Attempted murder charge after woman stabbed

Attempted murder charge after woman stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed.

Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

Albanian police set to patrol Kent beaches for migrant arrivals

A new deal will see Albanian police observing migrant arrivals and assisting in 'rapid removals' in a bid to tackle Channel crossings.

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

Charity Award announces finalists in 'toughest' decision since creation

The Kent Charity Awards has revealed the shortlist for this year's ceremony, including Demelza, Gillingham Street Angels, and Kent Search and Rescue

'Hellish' roadworks extended... again

'Hellish' roadworks extended... again

Emergency works to replace gas pipes have been extended for another two weeks after being branded 'hell' by residents.

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Legendary Kent war photographer dies

Legendary Kent war photographer dies

A war photographer from Kent has died after a battle with cancer.

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Dad dies after pub attack

Dad dies after pub attack

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-six who died in hospital days after being attacked outside a town centre pub.

New Subway to open in former bank

New Subway to open in former bank

A former Barclays bank is set to become a sandwich shop.

Lorry and car crash on A2

Lorry and car crash on A2

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a lorry.

Construction starts on new Lidl

Construction starts on new Lidl

Work has started on merging a DIY store with a well-known supermarket branch.

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Road closed after double decker bus hits bridge

Road closed after double decker bus hits bridge

A road was closed for four hours after a double decker bus collided with a railway bridge.

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Train services suspended due to faulty signal

Train services suspended due to faulty signal

Train commuters are facing disruption this morning due to faulty signals in London.

A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

A right to roam? Travellers in Kent

Police are under fire for failing to crack down on illegal traveller camps but what challenges do they face and what compromises should be made?

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'Chips in a bucket? It's like a savoury Kinder Surprise'

'Chips in a bucket? It's like a savoury Kinder Surprise'

We review a beach café with views to die for and a rather unconventional method of serving cheesy chips.

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Giant hotel and leisure centre planned for historic site

Giant hotel and leisure centre planned for historic site

Developers have revealed plans to spend up to £100m renovating a historic fort, which would include a new 250-room hotel, leisure centre and shops.

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