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Hotel set to replace former Co-op

Hotel set to replace former Co-op

An 'international brand' hotel could be built on the site of a former town centre Co-op store which is being demolished.

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Tattoo parlour tragedy thought to be 'murder-suicide'

Tattoo parlour tragedy thought to be 'murder-suicide'

A man and woman who died following an incident at a tattoo shop yesterday have been named - but police say just one of the deaths is 'suspicious'.

Man and woman confirmed dead after tattoo shop incident

Man and woman confirmed dead after tattoo shop incident

Detectives have confirmed a 54-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman died following an incident at a tattoo shop yesterday.

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Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

Jobless figures fall but squeeze on budgets intensifies

The number of people claiming benefits fell again last month - but rising inflation will hit many household budgets hard.

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Police guard tattoo shop after double death

Police guard tattoo shop after double death

A tattoo parlour is covered with sheets and a police cordon is in place after two people died following an incident.

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Drunk dad ploughed through garage as police pursued

Drunk dad ploughed through garage as police pursued

A dad-of-two drunkenly sped at 50mph along residential streets before smashing into a garage and knocking it to the ground.

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Go-ahead for road paves way for nine years of construction

Go-ahead for road paves way for nine years of construction

Residents are bracing themselves for years of work on a sprawling 800-home estate that will transform one of the main routes into a Kent town.

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Head of necrophiliac inquiry 'hesitant' to join review

Head of necrophiliac inquiry 'hesitant' to join review

The man leading the inquiry into the crimes of a murderer and necrophiliac has said he was reluctant to take on the role.

'I'll have to sell 150,000 99s to get my money back...'

'I'll have to sell 150,000 99s to get my money back...'

He'll need to sell 150,000 99s to break even on his van, but cabbie Steve Hawkins is determined to make it in the ice cream business.

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'It's like being on a rollercoaster - popcorn was flying everywhere'

'It's like being on a rollercoaster - popcorn was flying everywhere'

As Kent's first 4DX cinema is finally open, our reporter went to see what a fully immersive film is really like and if it is worth the money.

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One floor, no flaws: Take a look at this stunning £1.25m bungalow

One floor, no flaws: Take a look at this stunning £1.25m bungalow

This four-bedroom home is in an idyllic countryside location and features floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Ring road cordoned off as armed police swoop on city centre

Ring road cordoned off as armed police swoop on city centre

A city centre road has been closed and armed officers called to the scene, after an incident in which two people were injured.

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Digger in race against tide to clear rubbish

Digger in race against tide to clear rubbish

Digger drivers were quickly on the scene to clear fly-tipping from the banks of the Medway before the tide came in.

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GP surgery rated 'inadequate'

GP surgery rated 'inadequate'

A doctors surgery has been put into special measures after inspectors found staff 'had not received training in basic life support'.

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New paddleboarding school opens on beach

New paddleboarding school opens on beach

A new concession has opened offering beachgoers the chance to enjoy a guided sunset paddleboarding session followed by a pint at a local pub.

Former school land could be sold for £1m+

Former school land could be sold for £1m+

A former school building and land could be sold for more than £1 million as Kent County Council looks to boost its coffers.

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P&O ship to be inspected for safety

P&O ship to be inspected for safety

The coastguard has confirmed it is carrying out a safety inspection on one of P&O's suspended ships.

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Man 'threw corrosive substance' after kebab shop fight

Man 'threw corrosive substance' after kebab shop fight

A man has been charged after reportedly throwing corrosive liquids after a fight which started in a kebab shop.

Manston on standby for Easter traffic chaos

Manston on standby for Easter traffic chaos

The runway at Manston is available to ease the traffic chaos in Kent, the owners of the site have confirmed.

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Two men in court after dad-to-be killed in car park

Two men in court after dad-to-be killed in car park

Two men in their 20s have appeared in court after being charged with murder after a dad-to-be was stabbed in the stomach.

Argos confirms Kent store closure

Argos confirms Kent store closure

A retail giant has confirmed it will be closing its store in a town ahead of a move to more online shopping.

Makeover for Wetherspoon's beer garden

Makeover for Wetherspoon's beer garden

A seaside pub is getting a £283k makeover to triple the size of its beer garden.

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Harry Potter author hosts Kent MP at 'women's rights' lunch

Harry Potter author hosts Kent MP at 'women's rights' lunch

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has hosted a Kent MP at a lunch with some of the country's most prominent feminists and women's activists.

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From car showroom to wedding venue

From car showroom to wedding venue

A car showroom which has been empty for 13 years has been transformed into a wedding and events venue.

Ex-Prem stars line up for Ukraine appeal

Ex-Prem stars line up for Ukraine appeal

A group of former Premier League footballers are lacing up their boots to help raise money for victims of the war in Ukraine.

Bakery empire to open 12th shop in the county

Bakery empire to open 12th shop in the county

A family-run bakery business is opening another branch in Kent, taking over an empty Shoe Zone shop.

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Man in 60s repeatedly kicked in brutal attack

Man in 60s repeatedly kicked in brutal attack

A man in his 60s was knocked to the ground and repeatedly kicked by a man and woman - before passers-by intervened.

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'Brainless' bricklayer shouted his name after knife attack

'Brainless' bricklayer shouted his name after knife attack

A “dangerous” young man left a Good Samaritan with "horrific injuries" after knifing him in the face at a train station.

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M20 remains shut despite minimal lorry queues

M20 remains shut despite minimal lorry queues

A 21-mile stretch of the M20 remains shut to non-freight traffic due to Operation Brock Zero.

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County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

County council applies for powers to fine drivers for traffic offences

Kent County Council is looking to catch drivers breaking traffic rules across the county but is starting in Maidstone, Dartford and Ashford first.

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