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Can't find a parking bay? We'll stay away

Can't find a parking bay? We'll stay away

Is parking killing our high streets? In the second part of our feature series on the state of the county's town centres we head to Canterbury.

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'I hope to be sixth Brit to top 300mph'

'I hope to be sixth Brit to top 300mph'

Only a handful of people from the UK have exceeded 300mph on land but now a new attempt is being made to join the exclusive club.

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'It doesn't look perfect but it's perfect for us'

'It doesn't look perfect but it's perfect for us'

A building that was once public toilets is set to become the second branch of an ice cream parlour business set up by a family just a year ago.

Kent's own 'Canoe Man' and the copycat hoax

Kent's own 'Canoe Man' and the copycat hoax

As a new ITV drama tells the tale of 'Canoe Man' John Darwin, we look back at the story of the Kent fraudster who tried to pull off a similar scam...

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Litter picker finds 28-inch 'zombie' blade near playground

Litter picker finds 28-inch 'zombie' blade near playground

A volunteer litter picker was left stunned after finding a 28-inch knife near a children's playground.

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One month on: How Kent paid high price for P&O's fight for survival

One month on: How Kent paid high price for P&O's fight for survival

Exactly one month ago, P&O Ferries sacked almost 800 staff - a move which has had enormous ramifications for the county ever since.

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Missing teen might be in Kent

Missing teen might be in Kent

Police are asking for help in finding a missing 16-year-old who has links to the county.

Charity boss pays tribute to fall victim

Charity boss pays tribute to fall victim

As murder detectives quiz four teenagers, a charity boss has paid tribute to a man who died after a fall from height.

Birthday wishlist for Cold War submarine

Birthday wishlist for Cold War submarine

A video recorder, cassette tapes and tupperware from the 1980s are on a birthday wishlist for a historic warship celebrating its 60th year.

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Parade marks return of Sikh festival

Parade marks return of Sikh festival

Thousands flocked to the streets to celebrate the return of a religious and cultural festival after a two year absence during the pandemic.

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Council working hard to minimise resettlement scheme delays

Council working hard to minimise resettlement scheme delays

Everything is being done to ensure volunteers taking in Ukrainian refugees are supported and delays are minimised, the council says.

Murder probe launched after man 'fell from height'

Murder probe launched after man 'fell from height'

A murder investigation has been launched and four people arrested after a man died after reportedly falling from a height.

Drivers face delays after bridge incident

Drivers face delays after bridge incident

There are long delays on the Dartford Crossing entering into Kent owing to a police incident which temporarily shut the bridge.

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Claims 'Rwanda deal' a 'blueprint' for Channel asylum crisis

Claims 'Rwanda deal' a 'blueprint' for Channel asylum crisis

The Home Secretary says she expects other countries to follow the UK's new plan for tackling asylum claims despite reports of civil servant concerns.

Demands to scrap £250k bus subsidy to fix nightmare junction

Demands to scrap £250k bus subsidy to fix nightmare junction

A proposed bus service as part of a housing development plan has been described as a 'white elephant' as councillors bid to redirect funding.

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'Horror' as building work to last more than 12 hours a day

'Horror' as building work to last more than 12 hours a day

Villagers fear their homes will be shaken to their foundations by construction work on a 900-home estate.

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Kent seaside homes see highest price rise in UK

Kent seaside homes see highest price rise in UK

Kent's seaside towns have seen higher house price rises over 10 years than anywhere else on Britain's coast.

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'My £26k weed farm has stopped me taking cocaine'

'My £26k weed farm has stopped me taking cocaine'

A man who grew cannabis in a sophisticated farm capable of producing £26,000 worth convinced prosecutors it was for personal use.

Tree planting plan to hide 'ugly' car parks

Tree planting plan to hide 'ugly' car parks

Council chiefs have suggested planting trees around the edge of car parks in an effort to hide them from open view.

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Why have our high streets declined – and can they be saved?

Why have our high streets declined – and can they be saved?

In the first of a series of special features on the challenges facing our high streets, we take a look at just why they have declined.

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Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

Three fire engines were sent to a house blaze - where the flames were spreading through the property.

Is this Kent's worst case of fly-tipping?

Is this Kent's worst case of fly-tipping?

Shocking pictures show masses of building waste dumped in two rural locations.

Large hole in road sparks traffic mayhem

Large hole in road sparks traffic mayhem

Drivers are being sent on a diversion through a busy town centre after a large hole was discovered in a road.

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Balloon release in memory of 'angel' footballer

Balloon release in memory of 'angel' footballer

Loved ones gathered to pay their respects to a young footballer who passed away following a heart attack and a battle with a rare genetic illness.

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Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

People across the county have been out enjoying the glorious weather on Good Friday, as the UK recorded the highest temperature so far this year.

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Football club's plans to 'fence off' public park sparks row

Football club's plans to 'fence off' public park sparks row

Residents have given a mixed response to a football club's plans to upgrade pitch facilities and fence off large chunks of a local park.

Man taken to hospital and road closed after motorbike crash

Man taken to hospital and road closed after motorbike crash

A trunk road has been shut following reports of a crash involving a motorbike and a car.

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'It's like another slap in the face'

'It's like another slap in the face'

A mum fighting for a cannabis drug to be prescribed on the NHS has encountered yet another setback.

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Navy moves in to take control of asylum seekers

Navy moves in to take control of asylum seekers

The Royal Navy has taken command of cross-Channel asylum arrivals at Dover less than 24-hours after Boris Johnson made his announcement.

Six months of roadworks finally over!

Six months of roadworks finally over!

Motorists were celebrating a cone-free run today after roadworks were finally completed.

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