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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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Village children’s centre closure will put us in ‘very needy place’

Village children’s centre closure will put us in ‘very needy place’

There are fears families in a village will be unable to access “vital” children’s services following a decision to close a kid’s health clinic.

Can trendy new Kent bar really beat a night out in London?

Can trendy new Kent bar really beat a night out in London?

We tried out a trendy new bar aiming to bring a slice of London nightlife to Kent.

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Club nestled in ‘thriving’ village named nation’s best for second year running

Club nestled in ‘thriving’ village named nation’s best for second year running

A warm and welcoming village club with “top-notch” beer and a bumper entertainment package has been named the country’s best two years on the trot.

Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

We have rounded up a list of our reader’s oldest pets, including dogs, cats, a guinea pig and a parrot.

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‘Huge new speed bumps are damaging our cars’

‘Huge new speed bumps are damaging our cars’

Worried shoppers are calling for “ridiculously high” new speed bumps at a retail park which scrape and damage cars to be lowered.

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‘School swimming pools had heating set only to prevent ice forming’

‘School swimming pools had heating set only to prevent ice forming’

Not so long ago, state secondary schools in Kent regularly boasted swimming pools. Our columnist recalls the perils of the chilly waters.

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Shepherd Neame says pubs are ‘doing well’ despite three shutting in one month

Shepherd Neame says pubs are ‘doing well’ despite three shutting in one month

Britain's oldest brewer says it is supporting its licensees after one pub was forced to close due to “ever-increasing” bills.

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'It's my dream to fly from Vietnam to watch the Stones'

'It's my dream to fly from Vietnam to watch the Stones'

He might be more than 6,300 miles away but that won’t stop this Vietnamese teenager cheering on his club as it looks to make FA Cup history today.

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Road to shut for three weeks after ‘void’ opens up

Road to shut for three weeks after ‘void’ opens up

A bust road is set to be closed for up to three weeks after a large ‘void’ appeared in the carriageway and reportedly brought down part of a wall.

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Free chips and early starts – Where to watch Maidstone’s FA Cup clash

Free chips and early starts – Where to watch Maidstone’s FA Cup clash

As thousands of people in the town get ready to watch Maidstone United try and cause a major cup upset, here’s where you can watch the big game.

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Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

Ex-doctor charged over historic sexual assault claims against men and boys

A former GP has appeared in court charged with historic sexual and indecent assaults against nine victims – including two boys under the age of 18.

Inadequate school where girls brawled ‘showing signs of improvement’

Inadequate school where girls brawled ‘showing signs of improvement’

A school which was given the worst possible rating after a video went viral after of girls fighting, is showing signs of improvement.

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Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

Residents asked to check CCTV to help find missing pensioner

Police officers searching for a missing 82-year-old are asking people to check their dash cameras, outbuildings and CCTV.

Work starts on huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Work starts on huge two-storey supermarket in former Argos

Contractors have started converting an empty Argos unit into a huge two-storey supermarket.

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Two Barclays within seven miles of each other set to close

Two Barclays within seven miles of each other set to close

A Barclays branch in a shopping centre will just a week before another in nearby town centre branch also closes its doors.

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Super Stones stun Championship side to make FA Cup history

Super Stones stun Championship side to make FA Cup history

Maidstone United fans are in delirium after their side held out for a historic FA Cup fourth round win against Championship side Ipswich Town.

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Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

Woman hit by car near Waitrose taken to hospital

A pedestrian who was hit by a car near a Waitrose store has been taken to hospital.

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Body found by police searching for missing pensioner

Body found by police searching for missing pensioner

Police say a body has been found by officers searching for a missing 76-year-old woman.

Son who stole thousands from dad’s firm must pay back every penny – plus more

Son who stole thousands from dad’s firm must pay back every penny – plus more

A fraudster who fleeced £43,000 from his father's business has been ordered to repay every penny - and stump up extra to cover inflation.

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Teenager seriously injured after being attacked with hockey stick

Teenager seriously injured after being attacked with hockey stick

Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy has been left with broken knuckles after a serious assault.

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New promoters brought in to run major music event

New promoters brought in to run major music event

A popular music event which has been criticised in recent years is returning with new management looking to shake things up this summer.

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‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

‘It’s impossible to stay afloat let alone make a profit’

Bosses at a Caribbean-inspired restaurant have announced the closure of the site and say rising costs made it impossible to continue.

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Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

A horrified owner has discovered an airgun pellet lodged in his pet’s head for the last two years.

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Man seriously injured after car hits tree and lands in field

Man seriously injured after car hits tree and lands in field

A man being treated in a London hospital for serious injuries after a car hit a tree and landed in a field.

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Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

Babies 'crawling next to bird poo' at 'disgusting' high street Costa

A Costa Coffee branch has been urged to clean up its act after a baby was spotted "crawling next to bird poo" inside the store.

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‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

‘Delivery rider almost knocked down my son – then stuck two fingers up at us’

An angry mum says a takeaway delivery rider almost knocked down her son on the pavement - then gave her a ‘V’ sign when she complained.

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Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

Family’s home so ‘freezing’ cold toddler’s hands and toes have ‘turned red’

A mum says her two-year-old son is so “freezing” cold every night he has red feet and blue lips after having no working heating for months.

‘Hospital parking is a nightmare for staff - it's not fair'

‘Hospital parking is a nightmare for staff - it's not fair'

A hospital has been criticised for a lack of staff parking spaces which has forced workers to “dangerously” leave their cars in unsafe spots.

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