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Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

Surgery's registration suspended amid fears 9,000 patients could be at risk

The CQC has suspended the registration of a surgery over fears for patient safety.

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These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

These are the trains running in Kent during latest train strike

The latest industrial action will see only 20% of the county's rail network operating as bosses advise passengers not to travel.

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Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

Roads 'resemble rivers' as rain hammers down in Kent

The heavens finally opened in Kent as an amber thunderstorm warning was issued.

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Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy opens on high street

Wimpy has opened a new store in a Kent town centre after more than 40 years away.

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Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

Teen charged after 'paving slabs thrown at people'

An 18-year-old is accused of throwing paving slabs and racially abusing a member of the public - before reportedly urinating inside a police van.

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Compensation for infected blood victims years after campaigner's death

Survivors of the infected blood scandal will finally be given compensation years after the death of a tireless campaigner from Kent.

Huge new Poundland will be joint-biggest in Kent

Huge new Poundland will be joint-biggest in Kent

A budget superstore will welcome its first customers this weekend - claiming its launch is "more important than ever" amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

A youth drama group has been left homeless as the county council pushes ahead with plans to convert the venue into office space.

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'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

A schoolboy on holiday with his family died after falling from a cliff, an inquest has heard.

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

A drug dealer's £20,000 sports car and quad bike will be sold at auction after he was jailed.

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Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

It has been confirmed that the tooth found in a dad's Fray Bentos pie belonged to a cow - and he has vowed to stick to salads from now on.

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Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

The victim of an attack in a town lost a tooth and suffered a cut to his mouth and police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to.

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

There is disruption to trains heading into London from the county due to a fire near a railway line.

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Security moves in as venue closes

Security moves in as venue closes

Management of one of the county's leading entertainment venues has changed hands as it is temporarily shut.

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Severe storm warning for Kent

Severe storm warning for Kent

Thunderstorms, flooding and rain will hit the county again today, with an amber warning in place.

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Burst main floods homes

Burst main floods homes

A leaking pipe has caused chaos after it forced the closure of a main road and left many without water.

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Greggs coming to shopping centre

Greggs coming to shopping centre

A shopping centre has announced a new Greggs bakery will be opening soon at the site.

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The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

A new "sustainable" ferry service is set to offer a very different way of crossing the Channel.

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Second hosepipe ban to start next week

Second hosepipe ban to start next week

Thames Water announces when hosepipe ban, which will affect millions of customers, will start.

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Man calls for mental health overhaul after wife's death

Man calls for mental health overhaul after wife's death

A "fundamental lack of care" has been blamed for a woman's death after she was failed by mental health services.

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300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

Plans to turn a village pub into homes has sparked fury among residents.

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Mum and daughter open third bistro in Kent

Mum and daughter open third bistro in Kent

A coffeehouse selling all-day breakfasts has opened in a high street this morning.

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'My decisions put me in prison - so I started making better ones'

'My decisions put me in prison - so I started making better ones'

An entrepreneur has spoken about how he changed his life after serving a prison sentence.

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Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

A Kent secondary compared to a military school after it drafted in “Britain’s strictest head” has been branded "oppressive" by its own pupils.

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Prisoners win gardening competition - but can't have prize

Prisoners win gardening competition - but can't have prize

Prisoners won two annual passes to Leeds Castle after scooping top prize in a council's gardening competition.

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'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

A frustrated warden says thoughtless motorists parking in a church car park blocking spaces for the congregation should attend services to pay for it.

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'Vital' bus route serving 10 villages saved after uproar

'Vital' bus route serving 10 villages saved after uproar

A "vital" bus route destined for the axe has been saved following a huge uproar among villagers.

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Olympic gold medallist unveils new activities at holiday park

Olympic gold medallist unveils new activities at holiday park

An Olympic champ has tried out some thrill-seeking challenges after a £17.5 million makeover at a holiday park.

Tories spotted waving 'Ready for Rishi' placards at village pub

Tories spotted waving 'Ready for Rishi' placards at village pub

Politicians including Liam Fox and Michael Howard met at a pub to discuss the leadership contest.

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Man arrested after dispersal order launched in town centre

Man arrested after dispersal order launched in town centre

A man has been arrested after a dispersal order was put in place in a town centre which has seen several reports of anti-social behaviour.

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