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Getting to work on one of county's only trains

Getting to work on one of county's only trains

People are being urged not to travel on the railway amid a national strike - but some need to make the trip. We caught one of Kent's only trains.

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Is this Kent's most eco-friendly home?

Is this Kent's most eco-friendly home?

With triple-glazed windows, solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system, this five-bedroom house is as green as it gets.

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Popular pork takeaway to close down

Popular pork takeaway to close down

Bosses of a long-running takeaway have announced it will close for the final time in just a matter of days.

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Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

Rail strikes: Three days of walkouts start today

People are being urged not to travel on the railway as more than 40,000 workers walk out for three days of national strike action.

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Teacher dangled child by wrist and hit pupil’s head on door frame

Teacher dangled child by wrist and hit pupil’s head on door frame

A former reception teacher at a school who hit a pupil's head on a door frame while dragging her out of class has been banned from the profession.

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Teenager killed on railway line messaged friends before death

Teenager killed on railway line messaged friends before death

A 17-year-old boy killed on a railway line took his own life after texting friends, an inquest has heard.

Town's 'second-best' restaurant goes up for sale

Town's 'second-best' restaurant goes up for sale

One of the highest-rated restaurants in a town is up for sale eight years after two couples joined forces to set up the site.

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Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

Miles of queues after multi-vehicle crash on A2

There were long delays on the coastbound A2 after an accident involving a number of vehicles.

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Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

Inflatable pub business counts Love Island star as return customer

An inflatable pub company set up during lockdown has expanded across the country and now names reality TV stars among its regular list of punters.

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Burger King set to open at out-of-town shopping centre

Burger King set to open at out-of-town shopping centre

An opening date has been set for fast food chain Burger King's latest eatery in Kent.

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Man beaten with pole by burglar

Man beaten with pole by burglar

The victim of an aggravated burglary was attacked in his own home after he discovered a man climbing in through a window.

Man charged with flashing near to high street

Man charged with flashing near to high street

A 35-year-old man is due to appear in court, charged with indecent exposure and outraging public decency.

Ambulance staff 'at risk of sack if too short'

Ambulance staff 'at risk of sack if too short'

A trade union says an ambulance trust's proposals to bring in new vehicles could have seen some staff dismissed "due to their body shape".

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Vets helps fix hawk after squirrel attack

Vets helps fix hawk after squirrel attack

A bird of prey which was attacked by a squirrel is on the mend after needing complex surgery.

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Holiday park blaze being treated as suspicious

Holiday park blaze being treated as suspicious

The cause of a fire which ripped through six caravans at a holiday park is still under investigation, say police.

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'I can't get to Asda - the barriers have to go'

'I can't get to Asda - the barriers have to go'

A disabled woman says she isn't going to a supermarket because controversial barriers on a footpath are blocking her way.

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

'Brain tumour robbed me of taste and smell'

A woman who was diagnosed with a 7cm brain tumour after 18 months of symptoms has spoken out to raise awareness and help others spot the signs.

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Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

Weather is heating up for the longest day of the year

Tuesday marks this year's Summer Solstice but what does the weather forecast look like for the longest day of the year?

Woman hit by laughing bike rider

Woman hit by laughing bike rider

An image of a man police want to speak to has been shared after a woman was hit and threatened by a cyclist.

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Soapbox derby could return after seven-year break

Soapbox derby could return after seven-year break

A popular soapbox derby event which sees residents craft quirky karts to race down a hill could be making a return next year.

'Boris is a liar' banner draped over M25 flyover

'Boris is a liar' banner draped over M25 flyover

A banner accusing the Prime Minister of being economical with the truth has appeared on a busy stretch of motorway.

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Courts to be thrown into more chaos by barrister strikes

Courts to be thrown into more chaos by barrister strikes

Barristers are to strike in a row over legal aid in a move which will heap yet more pressure on the creaking court system.

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Keane perform phenomenal set at farm

Keane perform phenomenal set at farm

Keane were on top form during their gig in Kent and really did perform an absolutely phenomenal set for fans.

Commuters should avoid underground this week

Commuters should avoid underground this week

This week's national rails strikes also coincide with a strike by London Underground staff and here's how TfL services are set to be affected.

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

An 80-year-old paedophile blamed his victims for his crimes, saying one became flirtatious after watching Love Island.

When is Snowflake Mountain on Netflix?

When is Snowflake Mountain on Netflix?

A new adventure reality show featuring a Kent influencer is coming to the streaming platform. But when is it out?

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Gemma Collins towed through town by tractor in crisp debate

Gemma Collins towed through town by tractor in crisp debate

Ex-England footballer Gary Lineker and TV stars Gemma Collins and Fred Sirieix took over a Kent town for a debate about crisp sandwiches.

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Livery business set in 58 acres up for sale

Livery business set in 58 acres up for sale

Ever wanted your own rural home complete with equestrian business? Then a 58-acre site could be yours...if you have deep pockets.

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Busy road to be lined with more than 1,000 homes

Busy road to be lined with more than 1,000 homes

Developers have unveiled plans that would see a well-used route lined with yet another new estate – bringing the total to more than 1,000 homes.

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Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

A crowdfunding campaign to raise cash to build a sauna for sea-swimmers has just weeks to go to meet its target.

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