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‘Litter makes our seaside towns resemble the aftermath of Glastonbury’

‘Litter makes our seaside towns resemble the aftermath of Glastonbury’

As the sun shines, our coastal towns are bracing for another wave of rubbish to be left - but are we forgetting one significant culprit?

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Mystery of the Kent vicar who vanished 25 years ago and has never been found

Mystery of the Kent vicar who vanished 25 years ago and has never been found

The sudden disappearance of a vicar in 1999 - leaving his wife and two little boys distraught - sent shockwaves through the community.

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New supermarket on derelict site will be town’s first Aldi, bosses confirm

New supermarket on derelict site will be town’s first Aldi, bosses confirm

A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become a town’s first Aldi, bosses have confirmed.

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‘Our village’s services are broken – we cannot take another development’

‘Our village’s services are broken – we cannot take another development’

Plans for a new care home, retirement home, hospice and unit for autistic adults will be built in a village despite overwhelming objections.

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Restaurant worker repeatedly stabbed near railway station after ‘trivial beer can throw’

Restaurant worker repeatedly stabbed near railway station after ‘trivial beer can throw’

A "trivial" beer can throw led to a middle-aged man being chased from a railway station and repeatedly stabbed in a vicious assault.

Motorway crash prompts gridlock

Motorway crash prompts gridlock

A stretch of motorway is partially blocked following an accident, reports say.

Armed police descend on residential street

Armed police descend on residential street

A road was closed after armed police were called to reports of a person “with a weapon”.

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CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

CCTV image released as police investigate stabbing

Police have released a CCTV image of a man as part of their investigation into a stabbing in a city centre.

Travellers pitch up at B&Q just hours after arrest following ‘failed sports centre break-in’

Travellers pitch up at B&Q just hours after arrest following ‘failed sports centre break-in’

Police were called to an unauthorised encampment outside a DIY store just hours after the car park to a new sports centre had to be “resecured”.

Man, 83, arrested after BMW hits girl outside school

Man, 83, arrested after BMW hits girl outside school

An 83-year-old man has been arrested after a BMW hit a girl crossing outside a school.

Foul-mouthed abuser who strangled ex and accused her of phone hacking jailed

Foul-mouthed abuser who strangled ex and accused her of phone hacking jailed

A violent man who subjected his former partner to vile messages and accused her of “bugging” his phone is now behind bars.

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Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

Big changes to The Ivy’s plans for former Burton store

The Ivy has revealed dramatic rehashed plans in its bid to transform a former Burton into a luxury restaurant.

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‘You were like a pack of feral animals’

‘You were like a pack of feral animals’

Two mob-handed thugs behaved like "feral animals" when they attacked a brother and sister, striking them with almost 100 blows in just 90 seconds.

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Fried chicken chain eyes first Kent branch

Fried chicken chain eyes first Kent branch

Fast food chain Popeyes is preparing to open its first branch in the county later this year.

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Vet surgery permanently closes after 100 years in town

Vet surgery permanently closes after 100 years in town

A popular veterinary surgery has permanently closed after almost 100 years due to “extensive” issues with the building.

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Motorhome, quad bike and Ford Fiesta among suspected stolen vehicles uncovered during police probe

Motorhome, quad bike and Ford Fiesta among suspected stolen vehicles uncovered during police probe

A range of suspected stolen vehicles have been seized following reports of illegal waste processing and anti-social behaviour.

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Boom! Footage shows moment bomb exploded in sea

Boom! Footage shows moment bomb exploded in sea

Incredible footage reveals the moment a bomb – discovered by a fishing vessel – was set off, causing huge waves to rise from the sea.

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Tributes to the man who brought The Beatles to Kent

Tributes to the man who brought The Beatles to Kent

A musician who is thought to have brought The Beatles to a Kent seaside town in the 1960s, has died aged 92.

Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed

Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed

A man who ransacked homes in Kent over a week-long period and made off with jewellery of sentimental value has been jailed.

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Police hunt cyclist after woman left with facial injuries in home raid

Police hunt cyclist after woman left with facial injuries in home raid

Police are searching for a suspect after a woman suffered facial injuries during a burglary at a house.

Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

Arson attack at well-known 'Elvis' house

Firefighters were called to a suspected arson attack at a derelict house well known among locals for displaying an Elvis poster for almost 50 years.

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Dad’s heartbreak at death of kind and talented daughter, 16

Dad’s heartbreak at death of kind and talented daughter, 16

A dad has told of his heartbreak following the death of his kind, loving and talented gymnast daughter - aged just 16.

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Expert lifts the lid on what polls are actually showing

Expert lifts the lid on what polls are actually showing

As the general election campaign enters its final stretch, we hear from a top polling expert.

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Latest predictions for every Kent seat as Reform gains on Tories

Latest predictions for every Kent seat as Reform gains on Tories

A new poll suggests the Conservatives will hold on in some key Kent electoral battlegrounds - but the party is still set for major losses.

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Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

Prison could expand by more than 50% to meet demand

Official plans have been lodged to expand one of Kent’s prisons so it can house hundreds more inmates.

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Residents party in street as huge housing estate snubbed

Residents party in street as huge housing estate snubbed

Thrilled residents held a street party after winning the battle to stop a "terrible" new 250-home project from going ahead.

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‘The restaurant could become flats - but I’m not going anywhere’

‘The restaurant could become flats - but I’m not going anywhere’

Rumours an award-winning restaurant will close and be turned into flats have been dismissed, despite approval being given for the conversion.

Warning after woman left in fear of ‘aggressive’ rabbit bought on Gumtree

Warning after woman left in fear of ‘aggressive’ rabbit bought on Gumtree

Prospective pet owners have been warned against purchasing “aggressive” rabbits on Gumtree after one woman was told to put hers “in the bin”.

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Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?

Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?

Secret Drinker delivers his verdict on a hyped-up country local

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Motorcycle crash prompts road closure

Motorcycle crash prompts road closure

A road has been shut in both directions following an accident involving a motorbike.

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