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Reopening of disused Park and Ride site rubberstamped

Reopening of disused Park and Ride site rubberstamped

A Kent council has approved plans to reopen a disused Park and Ride site in the face of accusations it is “gambling with residents’ money”.

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Two freed after van overturns on M20

Two freed after van overturns on M20

Two people have been rescued from a van that overturned in a crash that closed part of the M20.

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Rare birds soar over Kent coast for first time in 200 years

Rare birds soar over Kent coast for first time in 200 years

A rare bird is once again soaring over the county’s coastline – after a 200-year absence.

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Heartbreak at closure of school

Heartbreak at closure of school

Pupils, parents and teachers have been left devastated by the closure of a special educational needs school.

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Boom Battle Bar reveals opening date for first Kent branch

Boom Battle Bar reveals opening date for first Kent branch

A bar offering axe-throwing, darts and karaoke has confirmed when it will launch its first-ever Kent site in a much-anticipated move.

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Illegal fishing on the rise in Kent

Illegal fishing on the rise in Kent

Fishing enforcement patrols are being stepped up after a rise in illegal angler cases.

Huge overnight queues and 27,000 calls as dentist opens up NHS slots

Huge overnight queues and 27,000 calls as dentist opens up NHS slots

Hundreds of people spent hours queuing overnight outside a dental practice after bosses announced it would be opening up NHS slots.

Popular seaside festival announces 2023 dates

Popular seaside festival announces 2023 dates

The reinvention of a popular seaside festival will return for a second year with a packed line-up of live music, food and activities.

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Drone images of rescue drama as metal detectorist stuck in deep mud

Drone images of rescue drama as metal detectorist stuck in deep mud

Aerial pictures show Coastguard rescue teams coming to the aid of a metal detectorist stuck in deep mud at a beach.

Two arrests after woman found dead in car park

Two arrests after woman found dead in car park

Two men have been arrested as police investigate the “unexplained” death of a woman who was found in an underground car park.

Thunderstorms and 60mph winds could hit Kent today as weather warnings issued

Thunderstorms and 60mph winds could hit Kent today as weather warnings issued

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Kent today – with the county braced to be hit with thunderstorms and 60mph winds.

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Dismay as Punch & Judy man’s beach show banned over licence issues

Dismay as Punch & Judy man’s beach show banned over licence issues

A petition has been launched calling for a legendary Punch & Judy man to have his shows reinstated at a Kent beach.

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Greggs to open third bakery in town

Greggs to open third bakery in town

A popular bakery chain has announced plans to open another store in the town centre.

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Signalling fault causes huge train delays

Signalling fault causes huge train delays

Commuters are struggling to get to work as a signalling fault causes huge delays on the trains.

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Strictly star reveals dad stabbed him in stomach and leg

Strictly star reveals dad stabbed him in stomach and leg

Strictly star Anton Du Beke has made candid revelations about being stabbed by his alcoholic father as a child at his family home in Kent.

Couple’s dream wedding nearly goes up in flames

Couple’s dream wedding nearly goes up in flames

A salon owner’s special day was in the balance after part of Europe was ravaged by wildfires.

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Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

Devoted dad’s life ‘cruelly’ cut short by drug-taking BMW driver

A father-of-two driving to work was tragically killed when a motorist who had taken a cocktail of drugs crashed into his van.

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The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

Two researchers have told how they discovered a message from the heavens on a cathedral roof – which could reveal how life on Earth began.

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‘Why is it so hard to speak to a human being? Covid is still being used as an excuse’

‘Why is it so hard to speak to a human being? Covid is still being used as an excuse’

Why is it so difficult to speak to a human being nowadays? Secret Thinker says automated systems put in place during Covid have a lot to answer for...

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Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

A public consultation into planned tip closures across Kent has been pushed back fuelling speculation the plans could be reconsidered or shelved.

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More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

Kent County Council has brought in more contractors in a bid to tackle the county’s crumbling roads before winter arrives.

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Trapped horse rescued from train tracks

Trapped horse rescued from train tracks

Police officers came equipped with apples after being called to rescue an equine escapee stuck on a railway line.

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Unexploded hand grenade found near children’s play park

Unexploded hand grenade found near children’s play park

An army bomb disposal team was called to a children’s play area after contractors uncovered a First World War hand grenade.

John Lewis worker ordered to pay back £55k after stealing stock

John Lewis worker ordered to pay back £55k after stealing stock

A Bluewater stockroom worker who stole laptops, phones and Apple AirPods from his employer has been ordered to pay back more than £55,000.

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Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers warned to stay out of sea for second day at beach

Bathers have been advised to stay away from the sea at a well- known tourist hotspot for a second day due to high pollution.

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Tories told to ‘keep quiet or resign’ after leadership contest leak

Tories told to ‘keep quiet or resign’ after leadership contest leak

Conservative councillors have been told to get in line or “submit your resignation” after news of a potential leadership contest was reveled.

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Bid to bring tragic crash victim home raises £6k in 20 hours

Bid to bring tragic crash victim home raises £6k in 20 hours

More than £6,000 has been raised in less than 24 hours towards repatriating a young man killed in a crash.

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Unpopular 64-home development refused

Unpopular 64-home development refused

Controversial plans to knock down a bungalow and build a large development on nearby fields has been turned down by the Planning Inspectorate.

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Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

Grieving son launches new burger van after tragic deaths of mum and sister

A dad is fighting back from the tragedy which claimed the lives of his mum and sister by re-launching his burger van business.

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Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

A 22-year-old from Kent has been crowned the winner of Love Island.

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