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'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

'This is the biggest threat Kent firms have ever faced'

A business expert has warned Kent firms are particularly vulnerable to the impact of uncertainties "far greater than those created by the pandemic".

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‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

‘Vapers are destroying our wildlife’

An environmental campaigner has launched a petition calling on a ban of disposable vapes.

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'Waitress said you're either a conman or a food critic - I was almost both'

'Waitress said you're either a conman or a food critic - I was almost both'

Our reporter tries a Po'Boy - a classic Louisiana dish at a new fast food sandwich shop - and nearly escapes with a free lunch.

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'We came here for a better life, but it's a misery...'

'We came here for a better life, but it's a misery...'

A family who fled crime-hit Brazil say their dreams of a better life have been ruined by a vendetta which has seen vehicles stolen and tyres slashed.

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Gone Fishing star spotted filming on seafront

Gone Fishing star spotted filming on seafront

One of the stars of a hit TV show has been spotted filming on a Kent seafront.

Floral tributes left for mum-of-two after sudden death

Floral tributes left for mum-of-two after sudden death

Floral tributes have been left for a mum-of-two outside a home after police discovered a body following concerns for her welfare.

Man attempts to smuggle cash disguised as baguette

Man attempts to smuggle cash disguised as baguette

A man tried to disguise more than £20,000 in cash as baguettes wrapped in tin foil in an attempt to smuggle it out of the UK.

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Hundreds stolen during barber shop burglary

Hundreds stolen during barber shop burglary

The owner of a barber shop is desperate to find the criminals who stole almost £1,000 from his business.

'They are not sitting there having their sandwiches'

'They are not sitting there having their sandwiches'

A health boss has defended doctors who shut their practices at lunchtime amid calls for them to stay open.

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Officers joked about rape in group chat with Couzens

Officers joked about rape in group chat with Couzens

A serving police officer and an ex-PC have been found guilty of sending offensive messages in a group chat with Sarah Everard's killer Wayne Couzens.

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Body of missing man found

Body of missing man found

The body of a 59 year-old man who went missing from his home last week has been found.

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One in six people binge drinking

One in six people binge drinking

Hundreds of thousands of residents are drinking alcohol above recommended levels, figures show.

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Covid measures 'could return this winter'

Covid measures 'could return this winter'

Social distancing and working from home could be reintroduced if coronavirus and winter flu rates surge, a health boss has warned.

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Former Kent pupil praised for carrying Queen's coffin

Former Kent pupil praised for carrying Queen's coffin

A soldier from the county who was pallbearer for the Queen has been praised for his "impeccable" job.

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Man hit by train identified after appeal

Man hit by train identified after appeal

The family of a man who died after being hit by a train but could not be identified have been tracked down following a police appeal.

Man left petrol bomb on victim's car

Man left petrol bomb on victim's car

A man has been jailed after he harassed his victim for more than five months.

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Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

Is chocolate about to disappear from the checkout?

Fat and sugar-laden food and drink may have to be removed from prominent locations in supermarkets next month and here's why.

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Carer laughed at and filmed dying patient

Carer laughed at and filmed dying patient

A care worker took a video of a dying patient “robbing him of his dignity”.

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'What on earth is happening on our roads?'

'What on earth is happening on our roads?'

Motorists are being held up in "complete gridlock" due to a flurry of roadworks.

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Film crews pictured in town

Film crews pictured in town

A large number of production staff believed to be working on a Netflix series have been spotted this morning.

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Man in court after pub attack victim's death

Man in court after pub attack victim's death

A teenager will face trial next year after a father died following an incident outside a town centre pub.

Team-mates and friends pay tribute to footballer

Team-mates and friends pay tribute to footballer

Friends and football club members have paid tribute to Jay Carr who was found dead after being reported missing.

Heartbreak as puppy dumped by A249 dies

Heartbreak as puppy dumped by A249 dies

One of seven puppies that were rescued after being found abandoned in a crate next to the dual carriageway has died.

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£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

£10 bath dinosaur among top toys for Christmas

Argos has named the top 15 toys it thinks will dominate Christmas wish lists this year and among them is a £10 dinosaur bath toy.

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'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

'It's great news - but what happens after six months?'

Business owners across Kent have been reacting to the government's announcement of a cap on energy costs for firms.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with car

Emergency services are at the scene of a head-on crash between a motorcyclist and a car.

Burst water main causing traffic hell

Burst water main causing traffic hell

Delays are likely to continue for two days as Southern Water work to fix a burst water main.

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'A meal out for two could cost an extra £30'

'A meal out for two could cost an extra £30'

Worried Indian restaurant owners fear they could close or have to raise their prices by 25% as costs continue to rise.

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Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

Case surrounding Fergus Wilson sex abuse claims dropped

A case involving a woman who made allegations against property mogul Fergus Wilson has been dropped.

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

'Monstrous' plan for new homes rejected

Plans for 28 flats in two blocks have been thrown out by councillors despite an officers' recommendation to approve.

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