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Pensioner, 89, dreading winter as charities warn cuts are ‘matter of life and death’

Pensioner, 89, dreading winter as charities warn cuts are ‘matter of life and death’

An elderly pensioner is dreading spending the winter in her drafty home as she is set to lose hundreds of pounds in government support.

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Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m

The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.

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What’s happened to Kent firm’s plans to turn huge offices into flats?

What’s happened to Kent firm’s plans to turn huge offices into flats?

One of Kent’s biggest firms has long held plans to turn two of its huge office blocks into flats after moving to “hybrid” working practices.

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‘Not my job, mate!’ Residents mock gas company over ‘petty’ paint job

‘Not my job, mate!’ Residents mock gas company over ‘petty’ paint job

A half-finished paint job on a Kent road has been described as a perfect example of “not my job, mate” culture.

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Huge health club approved despite traffic and environmental concerns

Huge health club approved despite traffic and environmental concerns

A health club featuring three tennis courts and four pools is to be built next to a dual carriageway despite traffic and environmental concerns.

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Holiday park boss defends fox killings as neighbours left ‘heartbroken’

Holiday park boss defends fox killings as neighbours left ‘heartbroken’

A holiday park boss has defended exterminating foxes wreaking havoc on his land - saying the “vermin” were even stealing items from campers.

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‘Oasis tickets? Rarely has there been such an over-rated band’

‘Oasis tickets? Rarely has there been such an over-rated band’

As millions seek to snap up tickets to Oasis’ reunion shows, our columnist will not be among them…

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Paedophile ‘lost his marriage and friends’ after sick messages discovered

Paedophile ‘lost his marriage and friends’ after sick messages discovered

A paedophile hid behind two fake personas in twisted online chats to encourage a teenage girl to send him indecent photos and engage in sex acts.

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The criminals locked up in August

The criminals locked up in August

Here are just some of the criminals including shoplifters, rapists and violent offenders who committed crimes and were locked up this month.

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Lucky kmfm listener has got that Friday feeling after winning £1,000

Lucky kmfm listener has got that Friday feeling after winning £1,000

While summer might be almost over, the sun is shining on one kmfm listener, who will be heading into the weekend £1,000 richer.

Shop ban for prolific thief who threatened to bite staff

Shop ban for prolific thief who threatened to bite staff

A prolific shoplifter, who has just been sent to prison, is banned from stores after he threatened to bite the finger off a shopworker.

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Football fan due in court for assault after FA Cup match ‘stand fall’

Football fan due in court for assault after FA Cup match ‘stand fall’

A football fan is due to be charged after it is alleged he fell onto others during his side’s history-making FA Cup game.

‘Scottish Tony Soprano' pleads guilty after £100m cocaine bust in Kent

‘Scottish Tony Soprano' pleads guilty after £100m cocaine bust in Kent

A drugs kingpin likened to the TV mafia boss has been jailed after £100 million worth of cocaine was seized at the UK border in Kent.

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CCTV appeal after Shaun the Sheep statues vandalised

CCTV appeal after Shaun the Sheep statues vandalised

Police have released an image of three men after statues of an iconic children’s character created for a fundraising trail were wrecked.

First look at plans for leisure centre’s new soft play

First look at plans for leisure centre’s new soft play

The Amazon-themed play area is set to have a Temple Maze, mine cart slides and a climbing volcano.

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Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed

An intruder that helped break into a home via a lamppost and threaten the occupant at knifepoint has been jailed.

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Train held up after fire breaks out near track

Train held up after fire breaks out near track

Trains have been delayed and passengers held up on a historic miniature railway after a fire broke out along the track.

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D-Day for 1,600-home site with more objections than houses

D-Day for 1,600-home site with more objections than houses

A 1,600-home development featuring a £46m package of infrastructure upgrades is to be decided during a special two-day planning meeting.

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Missing Kent woman last seen at Notting Hill Carnival found in hospital

Missing Kent woman last seen at Notting Hill Carnival found in hospital

A missing Kent woman last seen at the Notting Hill Carnival, whose family feared had been kidnapped, has been found in hospital.

Arson arrest over fire that killed much-loved busker

Arson arrest over fire that killed much-loved busker

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a devastating fire in which a much-loved busker was killed.

Man jailed after secret cannabis farm hidden behind ‘fake wall’ uncovered

Man jailed after secret cannabis farm hidden behind ‘fake wall’ uncovered

The discovery of a fake wall hiding more than 1,000 cannabis plants in a basement has led to a man being jailed.

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Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

Footage shows cocaine falling down trouser leg of dealer during arrest

A drug dealer who was caught when dozens of cocaine deals fell out of his trouser leg after he was pulled over by police has been jailed.

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Road reopened near Dartford Crossing after lorry fire

Road reopened near Dartford Crossing after lorry fire

All lanes have been reopened following an earlier lorry fire near the Dartford Crossing.

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‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

‘End of an era’ as family-run food store of almost 50 years shuts

The owner of a town centre health food shop which has served customers for almost 50 years is closing its shutters.

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Man charged after £9k-worth of items stolen from Boots stores

Man charged after £9k-worth of items stolen from Boots stores

Police charged a man after more than £9,000 of items were stolen from Boots stores across the country this month.

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly

A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.

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Man ‘begs gang to stop’ amid attack in Sainsbury’s car park

Man ‘begs gang to stop’ amid attack in Sainsbury’s car park

Horrified shoppers witnessed a man “begging” a gang to stop attacking him in a Sainsbury’s car park.

Police officer reportedly attacked in robbery response

Police officer reportedly attacked in robbery response

A police officer is said to have been assaulted after responding to reports of a city centre robbery.

Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

Teen charged with attempting to rape woman in park

A 16-year-old boy has been charged following allegations a serious sexual assault took place while a woman walked through a park.

Department store chain 'wants to stay in town' despite closure

Department store chain 'wants to stay in town' despite closure

Bosses at a popular discount store marked for closure have revealed they wish to remain in town and are now seeking a new premises.

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