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Site earmarked for 34 flats in exclusive estate up for sale

Site earmarked for 34 flats in exclusive estate up for sale

An area with planning permission for 34 swanky flats in a pricey estate is on the market.

Footage shows YouTuber and pals pulling ‘dangerous’ roof stunt at Bluewater

Footage shows YouTuber and pals pulling ‘dangerous’ roof stunt at Bluewater

Video footage has emerged of a group of urban explorers filming themselves climbing onto the roof of one of the UK’s biggest shopping centres.

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Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Fire crews and police called as car stuck on embankment

Three fire engines were called out after a car got stuck on an embankment.

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Man found with serious injuries near harbour

Man found with serious injuries near harbour

Police have launched an investigation after a man was found with serious injuries near a Kent harbour.

Arson probe after old pub goes up in flames

Arson probe after old pub goes up in flames

Five fire engines have been tackling a blaze at a derelict watering hole.

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Residents’ shock as bright blue spark lights up the sky

Residents’ shock as bright blue spark lights up the sky

Residents feared a gas explosion as a bright blue light filled the skies and could be seen for miles around as Storm Isha hit.

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Motorway blocked after five-vehicle crash

Motorway blocked after five-vehicle crash

Motorway traffic has been released after being held following a five-vehicle collision.

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BBC ordered to work more closely with local news publishers

BBC ordered to work more closely with local news publishers

The BBC has been ordered to work more closely with publishers amid growing concern about the threat it poses to the future of independent local news.

Mystery as ‘devoted’ couple found dead in bed together

Mystery as ‘devoted’ couple found dead in bed together

Police discovered a devoted couple dead in their home after they had not been seen or heard from for nine days.

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Where is Kent's 'green belt' and will it be built on?

Where is Kent's 'green belt' and will it be built on?

While some districts are 93% green belt land, others have none at all. Here, we explain what it could mean for housebuilding where you live.

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Thug’s vicious attack on girlfriend after day of drinking and taking cocaine

Thug’s vicious attack on girlfriend after day of drinking and taking cocaine

A thug warned his girlfriend he would "put her to sleep" during a campaign of abuse and violence she said "tore her life apart".

‘There wasn’t a dry eye in the church – they’ve been together 50 years’

‘There wasn’t a dry eye in the church – they’ve been together 50 years’

A terminally ill woman and her husband have renewed their marriage vows after 42 years in a touching "bucket list" ceremony.

Greenhouse and trampoline blown onto tracks as Kent lashed by Storm Isha

Greenhouse and trampoline blown onto tracks as Kent lashed by Storm Isha

A greenhouse and trampoline were blown onto tracks, roads are blocked by fallen trees and homes are without power after Storm Isha wreaked havoc.

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'I crashed into railway station'

'I crashed into railway station'

A driver has admitted to police that they crashed into a railway station building after pictures were shared of the “substantial damage” caused.

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Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

Bird-watchers are all aflutter at the sight of a pair of rare Eurasian Spoonbills

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Four police cars called out as street taped off

Four police cars called out as street taped off

Four police cars and two ambulances have been spotted in a street where a cordon was put in place.

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Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Empty farm buildings could be transformed into eye-catching holiday lets

Plans to convert redundant farm buildings into holiday lets have been unveiled.

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Motorists raise alarm after M25 drink-driver seen ‘swerving from lane to lane’

Motorists raise alarm after M25 drink-driver seen ‘swerving from lane to lane’

A motorist way over the drink-drive limit was spotted “swerving” along the M25 before driving the wrong way at traffic and crashing into a roundabout.

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Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

Safety fears over plans to turn old mental asylum into 200 homes

Safety fears are mounting after high-profile plans to roll out a large affordable housing estate around a former mental asylum were unveiled.

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Dog walkers and their pet killed in car crash

Dog walkers and their pet killed in car crash

A man, woman and their dog have died after being hit by a car.

Storm Isha set to batter Kent prompting ‘danger to life’ warning

Storm Isha set to batter Kent prompting ‘danger to life’ warning

A new storm is set to hit Kent and the rest of the UK today with gale gusts of up to 60mph in the county.

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‘I lost £50,000 to a scam but I’m stronger now for it’

‘I lost £50,000 to a scam but I’m stronger now for it’

A successful businesswoman whose livelihood was snatched away in a sophisticated £50,000 scam has lifted the lid on her ordeal.

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‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

‘I’m 100, still driving and have no intention of stopping’

A 100-year-old says he still loves driving – even though potholes on Kent’s roads are “worse than ever” and modern-day motorists have “no manners”.

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'It's -3C in our flat': Couple left with broken window for four months

'It's -3C in our flat': Couple left with broken window for four months

An expectant dad says he has been living in a freezing flat for more than four months after a broken bathroom window was left unfixed.

‘It’s a huge opportunity – but should we build homes and the next 02 Arena there?’

‘It’s a huge opportunity – but should we build homes and the next 02 Arena there?’

Shoppers in a town sidelined in the debate over controversial plans for 2,500 homes and a 28,000-seater stadium in the green belt have had their say.

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The final countdown: Full list of Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed

The final countdown: Full list of Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed

These are your most-voted-for places, from tasty restaurants to brilliant boozers - here’s the full list of our fantastic finalists.

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The giant ‘green’ energy station set for Kent and why people are so worried

The giant ‘green’ energy station set for Kent and why people are so worried

A new electricity converter station the size of 22 football pitches is aimed at boosting ‘green’ energy. So why are environmentalists up in arms?

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Popular pirate-themed play park to shut for upgrade

Popular pirate-themed play park to shut for upgrade

A popular pirate-themed play area will close once again for an upgrade to ensure its facilities can be enjoyed by everyone.

Woman cut free after two-vehicle village crash

Woman cut free after two-vehicle village crash

A woman had to be cut free from a vehicle by firefighters after being involved in a two-vehicle crash near a village car park.

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Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

Singer with cerebral palsy meets ‘hero’ and performs on big BBC show

A singer with cerebral palsy who uses his voice to inspire others had a starring role alongside his idol on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC One.

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