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Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Firefighters break into mum’s flat as Alexa blasts out 10 hours of music overnight

Emergency services were called out after a mum’s Amazon Alexa smart speaker played 10 hours of loud pop music while she was away overnight.

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The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils

Following Labour’s plans to shake up housing targets to get ‘Britain building’, we take a look at what those numbers mean for districts in Kent.

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‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

Fearful residents say ongoing flooding in their neighbourhood could worsen if proposals for a new wetland are given the nod.

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

Worried residents living in a tourist hotspot want yellow lines to be painted near a busy A-road junction, claiming it would “save lives”.

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‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’

Plans to reinvigorate a hotel bar with live music, dancing and late-night refreshments have been snubbed due to fears over safety and noise.

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Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Work starts on former diner being turned into restaurant as nightclub bid scrapped

Contractors have started turning a long-empty building into a restaurant and event space after plans to open a nightclub were scrapped.

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Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

Historic tidal pool given Grade II-listed rating

A Kent bathing pool dating back to the 1930s has been granted a Grade II-listed rating by Historic England.

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'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

A teenagers’ treehouse which had a front door, tarpaulin roof and viewing platform has been taken down after it was classed as criminal damage.

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‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home

Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.

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Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night

Bosses have backtracked on an Airbnb ban at a controversial seaside development - with properties now available for up to £1,050 a night.

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Firefighters remain at scene of paper mill blaze more than 24 hours on

Firefighters remain at scene of paper mill blaze more than 24 hours on

Fire crews are still at the scene of a paper mill fire, after they arrived yesterday afternoon to battle the flames.

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Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

Much-loved teacher who spent 25 years at same school dies

A teacher who spent 25 years at the same village junior school has been described as an inspiration to scores of youngsters following her death.

Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

Comedian praises ‘gorgeous’ Kent pub as he tucks into £20 ploughman’s

TV star Jason Manford stopped at a village pub at the weekend, where he was impressed by the ploughman’s, but said the price was a “a bit steep”.

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Dilapidated tennis courts set for major £57,000 revamp

Dilapidated tennis courts set for major £57,000 revamp

Rundown tennis courts previously branded “dangerous” by users will be brought back to life thanks to a huge cash boost.

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Parents’ shock after baby arrives on M2 hard shoulder

Parents’ shock after baby arrives on M2 hard shoulder

A mum gave birth in the car on the side of the M2 – forcing her partner to tie the umbilical cord with his shoelace.

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Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.

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Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’

A dad-of-two out celebrating his birthday crashed his vehicle into a friend’s parked car as he drove home from the pub after downing too much booze.

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‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

Council cutbacks would leave users of two Kent children’s centres in deprived areas devastated and vulnerable, say staff and parents.

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Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

Motorway services with a McDonald’s and Costa drive-thru could see its lorry park almost double in size if plans are approved.

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Long queues at Dartford Crossing due to tunnel works

Long queues at Dartford Crossing due to tunnel works

Two lanes are closed on the M25 as a tunnel has closed for maintenance at the Dartford Crossing.

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Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

A Kent MP is calling for the government to put an end to violence on the streets after far-right protestors set fire to a hotel.

Trespasser cost £100k in train delays

Trespasser cost £100k in train delays

A trespasser who caused trains to be suspended cost more than £100,000 in delays, a railway network has said.

MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

A Kent MP is calling for plans to convert a former care home into a facility for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to be reversed.

Women deny kicking and punching pensioner, 89, in their care

Women deny kicking and punching pensioner, 89, in their care

Two women accused of punching and kicking an elderly woman in their care denied a charge of ill-treating the pensioner.

Supermarket chain coming to high street

Supermarket chain coming to high street

A supermarket has confirmed it is set to be coming to a Kent high street if plans are approved.

Prolific thief went on thieving spree days after prison release

Prolific thief went on thieving spree days after prison release

A prolific shoplifter who was recalled to prison just weeks ago, went out thieving again just days after being re-released from jail.

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Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Empty town centre offices could be converted into housing

Five units in a purpose-built office block, that have been vacant for two years, could be converted to make 15 homes.

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Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall

A grammar school is selling “surplus” land for £350,000 with permission to build a home to help fund a new sports centre.

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'It’s not just a club, it's a movement’: 100-year-old Scouts group bucks closure trend

'It’s not just a club, it's a movement’: 100-year-old Scouts group bucks closure trend

While rising costs have forced some youth organisations to fold as people opt for second jobs over volunteering one Scouts group is bucking the trend.

Opening date for new Costa Coffee announced

Opening date for new Costa Coffee announced

A new Costa Coffee is set to open inside a Sainsbury’s next week.

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