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Aldi supermarket plans rejected by council

Aldi supermarket plans rejected by council

Plans for a new Aldi supermarket have been rejected by councillors because the scheme would involve knocking down trees up to 170 years old.

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Cinema won't show blockbusters

Cinema won't show blockbusters

Residents have responded with outrage to news a proposed cinema would only show films of “local historical and community interest”.

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Video: Are Kent's trains fit for purpose?

Video: Are Kent's trains fit for purpose?

Timetable changes left Kent's rail passengers facing travel chaos over the summer - but who's to blame?

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Majority of youngsters locked up were in care

Majority of youngsters locked up were in care

More than half of all young people put behind bars last year in Kent were from council care, it's been revealed.

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Suspected murder victim named

Suspected murder victim named

Police have released the name of a 39-year-old man who was found dead on Tuesday morning.

Jury retires in nightclub crash case

Jury retires in nightclub crash case

The jury has retired to consider whether a man who rammed a car into a nightclub intended to kill clubbers.

Woman in hospital after huge emergency response

Woman in hospital after huge emergency response

Around 10 police and ambulance vehicles attended a medical emergency on a busy road.

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Motorway will re-open for Remembrance Parades

Motorway will re-open for Remembrance Parades

Highways England has vowed to reopen the M20 for Remembrance Sunday - even if work to install a new bridge is not complete.

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Police chase before double death crash

Police chase before double death crash

A car which crashed into a tree - killing two young women - was being followed by police after it was seen speeding, it has emerged.

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Girl 'forced into sex act in car park'

Girl 'forced into sex act in car park'

A girl was twice forced into a sex act in a shopping centre car park because she feared her attacker was a gang member, a court heard.

Protective measures considered for wartime tank

Protective measures considered for wartime tank

Children climbing on a historic vehicle have prompted a council to look at safety measures.

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Smugglers sniffed out despite paprika trick

Smugglers sniffed out despite paprika trick

Three men have been jailed after they covered the floor of their vans with paprika to distract sniffer dogs as they tried to smuggle people into Kent.

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Road shut after town centre crash

Road shut after town centre crash

Police have arrested a suspected drug dealer following a two-car crash in a busy town centre.

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M20 disruption as vehicle breaks down

M20 disruption as vehicle breaks down

One lane is closed on a busy motorway due to a broken down vehicle.

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Thieving coach: 'I'll get on my hands and knees and beg'

Thieving coach: 'I'll get on my hands and knees and beg'

A thieving youth football coach who stole thousands from the parents of his players has begged magistrates to spare him a prison sentence.

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Police search homes in far-right terror probe

Police search homes in far-right terror probe

Police officers remain at a house following the arrest of two 15-year-old boys on suspicion of planning far-right terror attacks.

People evacuated during house fire

People evacuated during house fire

People have been evacuated from their homes as fire crews tackle a loft blaze in a residential street.

Croydon Cat Killer doesn't exist, says police

Croydon Cat Killer doesn't exist, says police

The Met Police have announced the so-called Croydon Cat Killer does not exist and a series of mutilations were instead carried out by animals.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crossroads crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crossroads crash

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries to his leg and chest following a crash at a crossroads.

Job cuts at Fenwick

Job cuts at Fenwick

Staff at a department store Fenwick are set to be made redundant amid a turbulent time for the firm.

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Man taken to hospital after building site collapse

Man taken to hospital after building site collapse

A man has been taken to hospital after collapsing at a town centre building site.

Two more arrests in murder investigation

Two more arrests in murder investigation

Police have now arrested three men after a man was found dead next to a bridge.

Caravan torched as travellers leave park

Caravan torched as travellers leave park

A clean-up operation is underway next to a youth centre after a traveller encampment left litter, human waste and burnt debris behind.

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Thousands to mark WW1 centenary

Thousands to mark WW1 centenary

More than 3,000 people and participants are expected to attend one of the biggest First World War centenary events outside London.

Decision day for Aldi's new store plans

Decision day for Aldi's new store plans

A controversial plan to open a new Aldi supermarket - which would involve felling trees up to 170 years old - could be given the go-ahead tonight.

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Naked man accused of sex act in park

Naked man accused of sex act in park

Police are investigating reports of a man thought to have been behaving indecently at a county park.

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Specsavers to open store inside supermarket

Specsavers to open store inside supermarket

Optician giant Specsavers is to open a store inside a supermarket next month.

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'Fake shed seller' charged with fraud

'Fake shed seller' charged with fraud

A man accused of falsely putting a shed up for sale on social media intending to pocket the cash has been charged with committing fraud.

Town's £15m flood defence a step closer

Town's £15m flood defence a step closer

A town blighted by flooding is set for a new £15 million defence thanks to the latest round of funding.

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Traffic delays after lorry sheds load

Traffic delays after lorry sheds load

A lorry has shed its load leaving food products scattered over the carriageway and traffic queueing.

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