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Fears £6m ‘green campus’ will just be an ‘empty tin shed'

Fears £6m ‘green campus’ will just be an ‘empty tin shed'

There are fears a flagship council project will end up as just ‘an empty tin shed’ as businesses have shown little interest in the plans.

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How seaside village went from quaint antique retreat to modern home hotspot

How seaside village went from quaint antique retreat to modern home hotspot

How did a village once renowned for its quaint antique shops and modest homes transform into a luxury house hotspot? Millie Bowles reports.

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Retired teacher who caused death of dad-of-two had been driving illegally for years

Retired teacher who caused death of dad-of-two had been driving illegally for years

A former teacher had been driving illegally for more than seven years when he knocked down a pedestrian, causing a catastrophic brain injury.

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‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

Police were nearly called after members of the public repeatedly interrupted a planning meeting called to decide a controversial bid for new homes.

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Shop gets one-star hygiene rating as bosses urged to bring in pest control

Shop gets one-star hygiene rating as bosses urged to bring in pest control

A shop was told to bring in pest control experts after being given a one-star food hygiene rating.

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‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

A couple who have spent 20 years at the helm share their secret to success after turning a pub on the brink of closure into a thriving community spot.

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Quad biker churns up park and football pitch

Quad biker churns up park and football pitch

A wreckless quad biker has churned up a park after making doughnuts.

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Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

A lucky kmfm listener started their weekend by winning £1,000 on the radio station’s competition Thousand Pound Friday.

Police probing M25 fire after Tesco lorry explosion

Police probing M25 fire after Tesco lorry explosion

Police are investigating after a Tesco lorry exploded into a ball of flames.

Police spotted on roof after domestic incident

Police spotted on roof after domestic incident

Police were spotted on top of a block of flats after they were called to a domestic incident.

Gang rewarded letting agent to hide cash and drugs in empty flats

Gang rewarded letting agent to hide cash and drugs in empty flats

A gang rewarded a letting agent for allowing them to hide cash and drugs inside empty flats.

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Investigators probing docks fire believe it was ‘accidental’

Investigators probing docks fire believe it was ‘accidental’

Fire investigators still do not know the cause of a blaze at a recycling site but believe it to be accidental.

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Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

Popular tapas spot on the market as owner to 'focus on other ventures'

The owner of a popular award-winning tapas restaurant is selling up to “focus on other ventures”.

Nigel Farage’s invite to Kent Tories to defect to Reform ‘falls flat’

Nigel Farage’s invite to Kent Tories to defect to Reform ‘falls flat’

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s claim to have invited every Conservative member at Kent County Council to join his party met the same response.

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Tommy Robinson charged in Kent under Terrorism Act for ‘refusing to give police mobile PIN’

Tommy Robinson charged in Kent under Terrorism Act for ‘refusing to give police mobile PIN’

Tommy Robinson has been charged under the Terrorism Act after handing himself in at a police station in Kent.

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

Second council issues scam warning after QR codes stuck on parking machines

Another council issued a scam warning after QR codes were stuck on parking machines.

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Dad-of-five jailed for 16 years after knifing ‘loving and kind’ OAP seven times

Dad-of-five jailed for 16 years after knifing ‘loving and kind’ OAP seven times

A killer who knifed a ‘compassionate and charming’ grandfather and left him dying on his doorstep has been jailed.

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First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

First look inside new Ivy restaurant as hundreds enjoy launch party

Champagne corks popped as guests were offered a first glimpse inside a highly anticipated restaurant ahead of its official launch.

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High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

High street restaurant suddenly shuts as forfeiture notice appears on window

A popular high street restaurant has vowed to find a new home after suddenly shutting its doors citing “reasons beyond our control”.

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Takeaway worker found guilty of murdering his girlfriend

Takeaway worker found guilty of murdering his girlfriend

A jury has found a takeaway worker guilty of murdering his girlfriend after he attacked her at their home.

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Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

Former seafront bar boss sexually abused young boys at children’s homes

A former seafront bar boss has been convicted of sexually abusing young boys while working as a carer in children's homes more than 30 years ago.

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’

Two lanes were closed on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and two lorries.

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Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Rough sleepers next to major road told ‘tents being lived in won’t be removed’

Homeless people based at an encampment inches from a busy dual carriageway have been told tents being lived in will not be removed.

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Man arrested after ‘wrong-way’ crash on slip road

Man arrested after ‘wrong-way’ crash on slip road

A man was arrested and taken to hospital after a crash involving a car travelling in the wrong direction off a busy dual carriageway.

Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Police release new image in search for Hamish missing for more than a week

Investigators have released a new image in the search for a man missing for more than a week.

‘ADHD as a mitigating factor is not a get out of jail free card - and should not be scoffed at’

‘ADHD as a mitigating factor is not a get out of jail free card - and should not be scoffed at’

ADHD as a mitigating factor must be taken seriously and to scoff would do all concerned an injustice, writes crown court reporter, Julia Roberts.

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Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

Police officer assaulted amid high street ruckus

A police officer was assaulted as arrests were made during a disturbance in a high street.

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Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

Labour councillor’s deselection is ‘opportunity for Reform UK’

Labour has deselected one of Kent County Council’s most colourful characters from standing at May’s election leaving Reform UK eyeing up the seat.

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Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

Man flees on foot as police stop 24 motorists in ‘dangerous driving’ crackdown

A man tried to flee on foot when police stopped his car during a "dangerous driving" crackdown.

Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

Huge crane removed from much-delayed seafront development

A huge crane at the site of a much-delayed seafront development has been taken down - but bosses stress work will restart early next year.

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