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Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

A hospital is in the running for an award after making improvements for patients needing emergency surgery.

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Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

Crash between pedestrian and van at seafront

A cyclist in her 70s was taken to hospital after a crash with a van.

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.

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Cineworld ‘looking to close 25 cinemas’ in UK

Cineworld ‘looking to close 25 cinemas’ in UK

Cineworld, which has three cinemas in Kent, is looking to close 25 of its sites across the UK, according to reports.

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‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

Residents fear someone will be hurt after spotting HGV drivers “ignoring” diversions set up around a major road closed due to a landslide.

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Search for lucky lottery winner sitting on huge cash prize

Search for lucky lottery winner sitting on huge cash prize

A lucky lottery winner may be walking around unaware they have not claimed a £120,000 cash prize won on the National Lottery.

Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt

Almost 500 children are waiting to hear whether they have set a new world record for a tug of war.

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

Why this Kent pub landlord is Wimbledon’s biggest fan

A pub landlord in Kent is Wimbledon’s biggest fan after camping out for a ticket for the past 32 years.

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Huge pile of rubbish left after police raid suspected ‘cannabis farm’

Huge pile of rubbish left after police raid suspected ‘cannabis farm’

Police have seized a quantity of cannabis plants and charged a man on suspicion of drug offences following a raid on a property.

Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

Teenager arrested for ‘lying across train tracks at busy station’

A teenager who reportedly jumped onto train tracks and refused to move has been arrested after causing delays at a station.

Teacher caught drinking wine in car on lunch break banned

Teacher caught drinking wine in car on lunch break banned

A primary school teacher who was caught drinking from a bottle of wine in her car during her lunch break has been banned from the profession.

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‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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Glorious gardens to explore this summer

Glorious gardens to explore this summer

Make the most of the sunshine with a stroll through romantic gardens, colourful flower beds, sweeping meadows and wild parkland.

Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep left with ‘strange injuries’ after being ‘spooked’

Sheep have been injured after being “spooked” in a suspected night-time attack at an animal sanctuary.

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The big-name shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent town

The big-name shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent town

From luxury hotels to famous brands, exciting new arrivals are on the way across the county over the coming years.

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Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'

Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'

The sudden chopping down of a tree planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people killed at work has provoked anger among some residents.

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Voters head to the polls

Voters head to the polls

After six weeks of campaigning, people are finally heading to the polls to cast their vote in the general election.

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‘Voting is important but we should have option for none of the above’

‘Voting is important but we should have option for none of the above’

The general election, freedom of speech, taxing the rich, catapult laws and smoking are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

A farm complex which sits near a busy roundabout could be converted into homes as part of a farmland development.

Russo comes up Trumps

Russo comes up Trumps

Lioness Alessia Russo has been ranked one of the best players in the world by Top Trumps.

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

A taxi company and bus operator are losing business after days of traffic problems.

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Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

Paedophile tried to lure girls into sex acts online

A pervert who tried to lure teenage girls into performing sex acts for him online and kept indecent images of children has been jailed for six years.

Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

Seaside festival cancelled over lack of funding and safety fears

An annual water festival celebrating a town’s fishing industry has been cancelled following “safety” fears caused by a lack of funding.

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Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

The final predictions from several polling companies predict a disappointing day for the Conservatives.

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Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

Fears ‘cat killer’ prowling Kent after schoolchildren find decapitated pet

There are fears a “cat killer” is prowling Kent after schoolchildren found a pet decapitated in an elderly resident’s garden.

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Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four charged after suspected intruder spotted ‘holding knife’ at bedroom window.

Four people are due to appear in court after a resident reported a suspected intruder “holding a knife” outside their bedroom window.

'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

'I’m petrified to drive after my £30k Mercedes sunroof exploded!’

The owner of a Mercedes has told of the shocking moment her car’s sunroof exploded – leaving her petrified to drive.

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

A parliamentary hopeful has pledged to do ‘all in his power’ to stop controversial developments if elected but what is an MP’s role in local housing?

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Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

An investigation has been launched after reports a man exposed himself to two women near a popular dog walking spot.

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

The Liberal Democrats have secured a historic victory in Tunbridge Wells where they have defeated the Tories.

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