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Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

Kent bar that embraced crypto could be turned into convenience store

A cocktail bar which was believed to be the first business in Kent to accept cryptocurrency could now be transformed into a convenience store.

‘Cash-strapped council putting road repairs on hold will only add to backlog’

‘Cash-strapped council putting road repairs on hold will only add to backlog’

All but the most urgent road repair schemes in Kent are to be suspended amid KCC’s cash crisis – but Paul Francis says it will lead to more problems.

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How busy are Kent’s libraries?

How busy are Kent’s libraries?

We sent our reporter to see how popular some of the county’s libraries are.

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Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

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Road closed as man on roof taken unwell

Road closed as man on roof taken unwell

Concerns for the welfare of a man who reportedly climbed on a building’s roof prompted a heavy emergency response and the closure of a main route.

Trains at standstill after electrical failure – with long delays expected

Trains at standstill after electrical failure – with long delays expected

High-speed services have been brought to a standstill due to electrical supply issues

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Man’s body found in car

Man’s body found in car

Police have confirmed a man’s body has been discovered in a car.

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Pictures show damage from huge fire that ripped through house

Eight fire engines tackled a blaze that broke out at a property last night.

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Part of a busy motorway had to shut while emergency crews dealt with a vehicle fire, causing long queues for commuters.

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‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

‘£100 fine? If I had that sort of money I wouldn't be begging!’

A crackdown on “intimidating” beggars will see wardens dish out £100 fines – but those in genuine need fear they might be caught in the crossfire.

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Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Plans reveal a Grade II-listed pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be closed and converted into a residential property.

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Landlord loses licence after three officers attacked

Landlord loses licence after three officers attacked

The landlord of a pub that allowed underage drinking and crime and disorder has been removed following a licence review leaving him £9k in debt.

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Nursery drops from ‘good’ rating to ‘inadequate’

Nursery drops from ‘good’ rating to ‘inadequate’

Ofsted has rated a nursery “inadequate” after inspectors concluded “children’s safety and security cannot be assured”.

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Thieving carer told to pay back every penny – or go to prison

Thieving carer told to pay back every penny – or go to prison

A carer who stole thousands of pounds from people with learning disabilities has been ordered to repay every penny – or go to prison.

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‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

Taxpayers will have to foot the bill after developers won an appeal to build more than 40 homes on farmland in a ‘tranquil’ community.

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Carpenter threatened to stab man in street

Carpenter threatened to stab man in street

A carpenter pulled a knife out of his waistband and threatened to stab a man, claiming he had been robbed by him just weeks before.

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Council wants to build swanky homes with rooftop terrace behind boat club

Council wants to build swanky homes with rooftop terrace behind boat club

Four swanky homes boasting a rooftop terrace are set to be built behind a boat club under fresh council plans.

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‘I went from prison to movie-making for Amazon Prime’

‘I went from prison to movie-making for Amazon Prime’

An ex-con has spoken of how he managed to turn his life around to make a movie about his murky past for Amazon’s streaming service.

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Pressure ‘ramped up’ on Asda in town’s war on ‘hundreds of abandoned trollies’

Pressure ‘ramped up’ on Asda in town’s war on ‘hundreds of abandoned trollies’

An ‘industrious’ council is turning up the heat on major supermarkets by increasing fines dished out to them for failing to collect tipped trollies.

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Taxi driver hid in petrol station toilet after drunk customer threatened him with knife

Taxi driver hid in petrol station toilet after drunk customer threatened him with knife

A taxi driver who was threatened with a knife by an angry customer hid in a petrol station toilet for an hour until police arrived.

The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

The Kent woman who created a children’s classic still loved today

150 years ago a woman was born in Kent who would go on to create one of the most iconic children’s characters.

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We tried the Kent bowling alley branded ‘worst in the UK’

We tried the Kent bowling alley branded ‘worst in the UK’

A “health hazard”, “simply dreadful”, “dire” and “an embarrassment” – surely this bowling alley couldn’t be as bad as the Tripadvisor reviews claim.

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‘Wet T-shirts and smoking indoors - Kent nights out were different in the 80s and 90s’

‘Wet T-shirts and smoking indoors - Kent nights out were different in the 80s and 90s’

There were some “electrifying” nights out in Kent back in the 1980s and 1990s, when people could still smoke indoors and celebrities came to town.

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Puppy farming gang jailed after 30 dogs found in poor conditions

Puppy farming gang jailed after 30 dogs found in poor conditions

Five people have been jailed after selling sick puppies, some which later died, and pocketing £500,000 for the scam.

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Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

A lorry driver has been jailed for four years for trafficking charges after 22 people, including a child, were found in a lorry heading for France.

Murder investigation launched after woman dies from stab wounds

Murder investigation launched after woman dies from stab wounds

A 33-year-old has died in hospital after suffering stab wounds at a house while a man was charged with attempted murder before her death.

Maidstone United fans celebrate FA Cup triumph

Maidstone United fans celebrate FA Cup triumph

Fans of Maidstone United are celebrating the club making incredible cup history by knocking out Premier League promotion-chasing Ipswich Town.

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'Don't put death knell on our iconic mill'

'Don't put death knell on our iconic mill'

Villagers are fighting to save an iconic windmill they say is part of the fabric of their community as Kent County Council plans to sell it off.

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Future of at-risk leisure centre secured – for now

Future of at-risk leisure centre secured – for now

A leisure centre is set to get a new splash pad and refurbished soft play area as part of a £2.5 million investment.

Former CBD store taken over by Cake Box

Former CBD store taken over by Cake Box

A dessert company with more than 200 stores across the country is set to open its latest egg-free cake shop in Kent.

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