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Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

Villagers fear they are at risk of being “swallowed up" by huge developments as plans have emerged for 625 homes behind a football stadium.

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Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

Heartbreak as 'larger-than-life' 18-year-old dies in tragic railway accident

The family of a popular 18-year-old say his death in a tragic accident has “ripped an unfillable hole in our hearts”.

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‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

Prisoner releases, cuts to OAP energy allowances and problems with a major Kent route are among the topics on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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'My daughter has to wait 45 minutes for bus - why won't they change timetable?’

'My daughter has to wait 45 minutes for bus - why won't they change timetable?’

A furious dad blasted a bus company's timetable after his little girl's new school hours left her trudging more than a mile and waiting alone.

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New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

New vision unveiled for 135 flats and co-working spaces on demolished shopping centre site

New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.

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The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

The pub where all pints are a fiver - apart from the ones costing £4.20 and £5.50!

There’s confusion with the prices and the front door as Secret Drinker ends up in a pub all on his lonesome

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Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

A crash involving two cars and a van caused severe delays for drivers on the M2.

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Candle and beer thief had ‘no memory’ of stealing from One Stop

Candle and beer thief had ‘no memory’ of stealing from One Stop

A thief who stole scented candles and beer from a store told magistrates he couldn’t remember stealing them before being shown CCTV of him in the act.

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Plans to squeeze more ‘small and cramped’ flats onto former pub site refused

Plans to squeeze more ‘small and cramped’ flats onto former pub site refused

Plans to add more flats and a ground floor café onto the site of a now demolished high street pub have been thrown out after scores of objections.

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Missing teen with Louis Vuitton backpack ‘may be travelling by train’

Missing teen with Louis Vuitton backpack ‘may be travelling by train’

Officers are concerned for the welfare of a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

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Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

A 51-year-old man has been sent back to prison after attempting to damage the window of police station not long after his cake stealing exploits.

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‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

An opening date has been confirmed for a much-awaited discount chain store, once home to a supermarket chain.

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Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concerns are growing for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday.

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

Kent’s crime commissioner says the county’s police force already has in place ways of training officers in dealing with persistent issues.

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Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

A distinctive claret helicopter landed at a race circuit as a member of the royal family visited two sites in Kent.

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‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

A major union has warned local councils are on the brink of “financial disaster” with no option but to make drastic cuts.

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Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

A grammar school has been rated “inadequate” after its policy of teaching pupils in single-sex lessons was deemed to be "unlawful discrimination”.

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Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

A pro-Palestian action group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Kent high street bank.

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

A startling video shows the moment a section of rollercoaster track crumbled away mid-ride forcing the passenger cart to grind to a halt.

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Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

An inquest has been opened into the death of a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was fatally stabbed at her home.

Families protest against disability benefits changes

Families protest against disability benefits changes

Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.

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‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

An “unusual” formation of bumpy clouds was spotted over the Kent skyline glowing a vibrant red at sunset.

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Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

The Home Office has unveiled plans to create a “more fit-for-purpose” reception centre for asylum seekers at a former airport.

Biker in serious condition after crash

Biker in serious condition after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

A Kent MP is calling for discounts on charges for the county’s drivers at the new Silvertown Tunnel.

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Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

A long-abandoned superstore that has sat empty for almost five years is set to be taken over by Next and Costa Coffee.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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