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Opening date revealed for new Pizza Hut

Opening date revealed for new Pizza Hut

The opening date for a new Pizza Hut has been revealed, less than two years after the town's previous store closed permanently.

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Large police presence spotted on housing estate

Large police presence spotted on housing estate

Police and paramedics are at the scene of an incident in a cul-de-sac.

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Car park to go cashless

Car park to go cashless

A multi-storey car park will no longer be accepting cash or coins – and there are fears it will cause problems for older people.

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Man in 30s found dead in river

Man in 30s found dead in river

An investigation has been launched into the death of man in his 30s who was discovered dead in a shallow section of a river.

The human cost of the baby death scandal

The human cost of the baby death scandal

Tens or potentially hundreds of families have been affected by the baby death scandal. These are their stories.

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Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

A damning report has slammed a hospital trust for failings in care after it was found at least 45 baby deaths could have been prevented.

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Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a person was hit by a train.

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'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

'It’s impossible to tell saints from sinners when a dinghy is sinking'

Hard-hitting video reveals the reality for RNLI volunteers savings the lives of those making the Channel crossing in small boats.

Half term traffic to be quiet as cash-strapped families stay home

Half term traffic to be quiet as cash-strapped families stay home

Fewer cars will be on the roads next week, predicts the AA, which says families are shunning breaks and staying closer to home to save for Christmas.

Teenager hit by car near school

Teenager hit by car near school

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

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Residents warned of 15 weeks of road closure

Residents warned of 15 weeks of road closure

A frequently leaking water main is to be replaced on a major through road.

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'Bridge protesters left me £2k down after missed flight'

'Bridge protesters left me £2k down after missed flight'

A dad says he's been left out of pocket after missing a flight due to protests on the Dartford Crossing.

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'Council put us up in grubby hotel with mice scurrying around'

'Council put us up in grubby hotel with mice scurrying around'

A mum placed in temporary accommodation with her two young daughters says she was left "petrified".

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Debbie's sister speaks out as body found after 23 years

Debbie's sister speaks out as body found after 23 years

The sister of Debbie Griggs tells of the moment she learned her sibling's remains had finally been found, 23 years after she disappeared...

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Local man spends £18m on Island’s first business park

Local man spends £18m on Island’s first business park

A self-made millionaire who left his comprehensive school at 16 is behind plans for a new £18m business hub which is hoped will 'change perceptions'.

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Prince William pushing ahead with 2,500-home estate

Prince William pushing ahead with 2,500-home estate

The Prince of Wales is is pushing ahead with his father's plan to build a 2,500-home 'garden city' on prime Kent farmland.

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Shop slammed again for selling racist fabric

Shop slammed again for selling racist fabric

A sewing shop owner has said he "doesn't think it is racist" after being criticised again for selling a golliwog themed print.

Car flips into ditch on Blue Bell Hill

Car flips into ditch on Blue Bell Hill

Traffic is queuing after a car flipped into a ditch alongside Blue Bell Hill.

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Major emergency presence after person hit by train

Major emergency presence after person hit by train

Rail passengers could face major disruption until 9pm this evening after a person was hit by a train.

Dartford Crossing protest finally ended

Dartford Crossing protest finally ended

Police tackling the protest on the QEII Bridge have brought down and arrested two men, with traffic returning after 42 hours.

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Murder accused described himself as 'psychopath with a conscience'

Murder accused described himself as 'psychopath with a conscience'

A murder trial heard the man accused of killing two women called himself a 'psychopath with a conscience' in a message about 'disposing of something'.

'Kent's best restaurant' to open second venue this week

'Kent's best restaurant' to open second venue this week

A burger boss has boasted “one bite is all it will take” for his new restaurant to become a town favourite.

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'Traffic will be so bad we might as well be in lockdown'

'Traffic will be so bad we might as well be in lockdown'

A one-way diversion is set to cause "significant disruption" on a busy route - and some residents fear they will be trapped in their homes.

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Man sexually assaulted Girl Guide in Boots

Man sexually assaulted Girl Guide in Boots

A man has been sentenced after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a train station.

Revealed: Town responsible for most hoax calls

Revealed: Town responsible for most hoax calls

A police boss has hit out at 'unacceptable' numbers of people misusing the 999 service, with more than 1,000 hoax calls received since 2015.

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What is being done to end bridge protest?

What is being done to end bridge protest?

With protesters still camped out above the Dartford Crossing, how long can drivers expect the bridge to remain closed?

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Fireworks aimed at Just Stop Oil protesters

Fireworks aimed at Just Stop Oil protesters

Viral footage shows campaigners suspended from Dartford Crossing being shot at by fireworks.

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Pedestrian hit by car

Pedestrian hit by car

A woman has been arrested after a man was hit by a car.

Kent weather could 'easily' hit 20C by the end of the week

Kent weather could 'easily' hit 20C by the end of the week

There could be a warm start to the October half term holiday with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of 20C in the sunshine to end the week.

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Kent Test results to be released as number seeking grammar place rises

Kent Test results to be released as number seeking grammar place rises

The number of children seeking a grammar school place in Kent has increased significantly this year.

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