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Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

Anger as council plans to close town’s only theatre

A youth drama group has been left homeless as the county council pushes ahead with plans to convert the venue into office space.

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'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

'Delightful' boy died in cliff fall on 12th birthday

A schoolboy on holiday with his family died after falling from a cliff, an inquest has heard.

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

Drug dealer's £20k sports car to be sold at auction

A drug dealer's £20,000 sports car and quad bike will be sold at auction after he was jailed.

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Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

Fray Bentos apologises for tooth found in pie

It has been confirmed that the tooth found in a dad's Fray Bentos pie belonged to a cow - and he has vowed to stick to salads from now on.

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Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

Man 'stamped on' in high street assault

The victim of an attack in a town lost a tooth and suffered a cut to his mouth and police have released CCTV of a man they want to speak to.

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

There is disruption to trains heading into London from the county due to a fire near a railway line.

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Security moves in as venue closes

Security moves in as venue closes

Management of one of the county's leading entertainment venues has changed hands as it is temporarily shut.

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Severe storm warning for Kent

Severe storm warning for Kent

Thunderstorms, flooding and rain will hit the county again today, with an amber warning in place.

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Burst main floods homes

Burst main floods homes

A leaking pipe has caused chaos after it forced the closure of a main road and left many without water.

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Greggs coming to shopping centre

Greggs coming to shopping centre

A shopping centre has announced a new Greggs bakery will be opening soon at the site.

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The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

The new 'green' ferry service - from Kent to France in four hours

A new "sustainable" ferry service is set to offer a very different way of crossing the Channel.

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Second hosepipe ban to start next week

Second hosepipe ban to start next week

Thames Water announces when hosepipe ban, which will affect millions of customers, will start.

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Man calls for mental health overhaul after wife's death

Man calls for mental health overhaul after wife's death

A "fundamental lack of care" has been blamed for a woman's death after she was failed by mental health services.

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300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

Plans to turn a village pub into homes has sparked fury among residents.

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Mum and daughter open third bistro in Kent

Mum and daughter open third bistro in Kent

A coffeehouse selling all-day breakfasts has opened in a high street this morning.

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'My decisions put me in prison - so I started making better ones'

'My decisions put me in prison - so I started making better ones'

An entrepreneur has spoken about how he changed his life after serving a prison sentence.

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Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

A Kent secondary compared to a military school after it drafted in “Britain’s strictest head” has been branded "oppressive" by its own pupils.

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Prisoners win gardening competition - but can't have prize

Prisoners win gardening competition - but can't have prize

Prisoners won two annual passes to Leeds Castle after scooping top prize in a council's gardening competition.

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'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

A frustrated warden says thoughtless motorists parking in a church car park blocking spaces for the congregation should attend services to pay for it.

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'Vital' bus route serving 10 villages saved after uproar

'Vital' bus route serving 10 villages saved after uproar

A "vital" bus route destined for the axe has been saved following a huge uproar among villagers.

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Olympic gold medallist unveils new activities at holiday park

Olympic gold medallist unveils new activities at holiday park

An Olympic champ has tried out some thrill-seeking challenges after a £17.5 million makeover at a holiday park.

Tories spotted waving 'Ready for Rishi' placards at village pub

Tories spotted waving 'Ready for Rishi' placards at village pub

Politicians including Liam Fox and Michael Howard met at a pub to discuss the leadership contest.

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Man arrested after dispersal order launched in town centre

Man arrested after dispersal order launched in town centre

A man has been arrested after a dispersal order was put in place in a town centre which has seen several reports of anti-social behaviour.

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12th man appears in court after man stabbed in heart

12th man appears in court after man stabbed in heart

A 12th man accused of a man's murder has appeared in court.

Developer buys land for 1,000 new homes

Developer buys land for 1,000 new homes

A housebuilder has acquired two more sites which have permission for new homes, including next to an airfield and near an existing development.

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Parts of M2 to be shut for months in roundabout revamp

Parts of M2 to be shut for months in roundabout revamp

Drivers are being told to expect months of disruption as vital parts of the M2 will be closed from next month until next year.

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Opening date and ticket prices for new Kent multiplex revealed

Opening date and ticket prices for new Kent multiplex revealed

A new multiplex cinema hosting a bar and pizzeria is set to finally open its doors.

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Road blocked as lorry hits bridge

Road blocked as lorry hits bridge

A road has been blocked after a lorry hit and became stuck under a railway bridge.

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'She's got my legs!' O'Grady welcomes newborn alpaca

'She's got my legs!' O'Grady welcomes newborn alpaca

TV presenter Paul O'Grady has shared snaps of him cuddling an adorable baby alpaca just 10 minutes after it was born on his Kent farm.

Farm 'unwitting victim' of 'cash for jobs' probe

Farm 'unwitting victim' of 'cash for jobs' probe

A fruit grower and recruitment firm have found themselves caught up in a probe over farm workers from Indonesia being charged to work in our fields.

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