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‘We need to get on with the crossing’

‘We need to get on with the crossing’

Despite growing concerns over costs, the government has been urged to press on with the controversial plan for a third Thames Crossing.

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

A heartbroken charity boss who helps raise aid for cancer patients has told how theft and dwindling donations will force him to close.

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Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

The government has been urged to consider everything possible to reduce the impact of the EU entry and exit system when it begins this October.

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

Kent County Council and Medway Council is getting funding from Active Travel England for new walking and cycling schemes.

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Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

A boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed in a residential area.

Backyard shisha lounge plans rejected after ‘crime fears’

Backyard shisha lounge plans rejected after ‘crime fears’

A proposal for a hookah lounge has been refused just weeks after police claimed it could lead to rowdy behaviour and attract crime to a high street.

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‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

A charity says those with learning difficulties struggle to find jobs, after a post showing a woman with Down’s syndrome working in Asda went viral.

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School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

A supermarket has reopened following a medical incident.

Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Two ex-servicemen travelled to Downing Street in a bid to get justice after being used as ‘guinea pigs’ during Britain’s nuclear testing programme.

Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

A 36-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter after she sent a victim into a trap, in which he was attacked by a gang of men.

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Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

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Sick beaver rescued after washing up on beach

Sick beaver rescued after washing up on beach

A beaver which got into trouble after ingesting salt water is now in the care of the RSPCA.

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Two women seriously hurt in lorry crash

Two women seriously hurt in lorry crash

A man has been arrested following a serious crash between a lorry and a car on a country road.

Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

A faulty spotlight above the stage of a school theatre sparked a blaze that saw pupils evacuated.

Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

Bid to turn former pub into care home and café

A former pub once teeming with fans during cricket matchdays could now become a care home with a community cafe and bar

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Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

Building demolition starts ahead of £9m seafront development

The demolition of several dilapidated buildings is finally due to start, paving the way for a seafront redevelopment to begin.

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Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

Dismay as long-running fireworks display that attracts thousands axed

A bonfire night event which attracts thousands of people every year has been cancelled due to the “mammoth” three-month-long clean-up task.

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Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

As a bakery boss looks to safeguard his business’s future, he takes a walk down memory lane to explain why customers keep coming back.

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‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

‘Is this the worst motorway in the country?’

Kent is blessed with two motorways - but is one of them the nation’s most soul-destroying, asks our columnist?

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‘Aggressive bully’ pulled knife on girlfriend and threatened to blow up her car

‘Aggressive bully’ pulled knife on girlfriend and threatened to blow up her car

A domestic abuser who confessed to pulling a knife on his girlfriend in a chilling video clip has been jailed.

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Princess of Wales flooded with support after cancer announcement

Princess of Wales flooded with support after cancer announcement

The Princess of Wales has announced she is in the early stages of treatment for cancer.

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Work set to restart on huge luxury flats amid concerns over sites future

Work set to restart on huge luxury flats amid concerns over sites future

Work on a huge coastal tower block of 91 luxury flats is set to resume in the coming weeks – after months of inactivity on the site.

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Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

Police chase as suspect arrested on suspicion of assault

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a slew of offences, including assault, criminal damage and theft.

Historic 16th century town hall targeted by lead thieves

Historic 16th century town hall targeted by lead thieves

The county’s largest local authority has confirmed roof damage to one of its historic buildings was caused by lead thieves.

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First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

First look at £1.8m ‘co-working office hub’ inside shopping centre

Construction is set to get underway to build a multi-million pound ‘innovation hub’ on the first floor of a shopping centre.

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Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

Toilets shut at play park for revamp to make them ‘easier to keep clean’

The toilets at a pirate-themed playground have been closed to undergo a makeover to help make them easier to clean.

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

Tory taking on Kent’s only Labour MP revealed

The new Conservative candidate selected to take on Kent’s only Labour MP has vowed to fight a clean campaign and not “tear into” her rival.

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Fire at takeaway restaurant

Fire at takeaway restaurant

Firefighters battled a blaze at a takeaway restaurant, with four engines called to the scene.

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Huge haul of illegal cigarettes seized in shop crackdown

Huge haul of illegal cigarettes seized in shop crackdown

More than 120,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized as part of a joint police and Home Office operation stubbing out illegal trade in two towns.

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