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Heartbroken family thanks search teams

Heartbroken family thanks search teams

The 'broken' family of a man whose body was found after he went missing have said a heartfelt thanks to all those who helped search for him.

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Raducanu reaches US Open final

Raducanu reaches US Open final

Emma Raducanu stands on the verge of completing one of the most extraordinary stories in British sporting history after reaching the US Open final.

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Dropping anchor in the pub that time forgot

Dropping anchor in the pub that time forgot

Old skool cool rules - Secret Drinker heads back to the 80s.

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Funeral firm fined after staff blew whistle on accidents

Funeral firm fined after staff blew whistle on accidents

A funeral parlour worker who blew the whistle on his employer was sacked after chucking a health and safety manual at his boss, a court has heard.

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'I can be a Conservative, gay, and leader at the same time'

'I can be a Conservative, gay, and leader at the same time'

Ahead of Kent's biggest Pride festival, a gay council leader tells how he once feared his sexuality would prevent him from ever entering politics.

Land Rover hearse becomes popular after royal funeral

Land Rover hearse becomes popular after royal funeral

An undertakers says it has seen an increase in interest for its special hearse since the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

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Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

Outraged couple discover they are paying neighbour's water bill

Tenants charged eye-watering yearly charges for water useage were left furious after discovering they were being billed for their neighbours as well.

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Pride returns to city in all its glory

Pride returns to city in all its glory

Pride returns to Canterbury in all its colourful glory on Saturday in what promises to be a joyous celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

Why people in Kent are waiting an hour for taxis

Why people in Kent are waiting an hour for taxis

A shortage of taxi drivers in Kent due to the pandemic has led to an onslaught of abuse hurled at drivers and bosses face problems with recruitment.

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Here's how you can celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee

Here's how you can celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee

Buckingham Palace has asked residents to lend a hand in making the Queen's jubilee celebrations special.

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Man arrested after raid unearths cannabis hoard

Man arrested after raid unearths cannabis hoard

A man has been arrested after a police raid unearthed a cannabis plantation in a house.

Council will take in asylum seeker children again

Council will take in asylum seeker children again

Kent County Council has confirmed it will start taking in unaccompanied asylum seeker children again.

Heroes who saved girl's life praised by Prince William

Heroes who saved girl's life praised by Prince William

A little girl saved by three off-duty emergency workers has been reunited with them as their life-saving efforts were praised by Prince William.

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MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs suspended from Commons for one day

MPs have voted in favour of a one day suspension for two Kent MPs after they wrote to a judge after Charlie Elphicke's trial.

'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

'Don't even bother reapplying, LOL'

An apology has been issued to another applicant caught up in a planning blunder which has seen test decisions published and become legally binding.

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Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Caravan destroyed in crash on A road

Traffic backed up for miles on a key route through Kent after a crash that destroyed a caravan.

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Man stabbed in town centre newsagents

Man stabbed in town centre newsagents

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in a convenience store in the early hours of the morning.

Crash driver jailed after leaving women inside burning car

Crash driver jailed after leaving women inside burning car

A driver who ran off and left two of his passengers behind in a burning wreckage of the car after a crash has been jailed and banned from driving.

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'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

Pro-asylum seeker groups have angrily condemned the Home Secretary's plans to turn back refugee dinghies at sea.

'It's been 26 days but I'm not giving up hope'

'It's been 26 days but I'm not giving up hope'

The family of a talented artist and musician who has been missing for 26 days say they are not giving up hope he will be found safe.

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'It's not going to save Christmas'

'It's not going to save Christmas'

As crunch talks take place in Whitehall to ease the lorry driver shortages, one industry expert in the county warns it may be too little, too late.

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Survey on future of 14th century landmark opens

Survey on future of 14th century landmark opens

A consultation asking residents for their views on the future use of a 700-year-old building has opened.

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Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Scout Association launches Squirrels for early years children

Children aged just four and five will now be able to join the Scout Association as it launches its first new group for 35 years.

Teacher shortlisted for million-dollar award

Teacher shortlisted for million-dollar award

A Kent teacher is among the final 50 from across the globe competing for the accolade of best teacher in the world.

Cow stuck on M25 causes traffic chaos

Cow stuck on M25 causes traffic chaos

Traffic on the M25 wasn't moo-ving as officers dealt with a stray cow which had made its way onto the road.

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Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

A care provider has been heavily criticised for a second time by an ombudsman, after it failed to act on complaints about a woman's care.

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Capacity crowds expected for Castle Concerts return

Capacity crowds expected for Castle Concerts return

Castle Concert event organisers have spoken of their excitement at welcoming crowds back next week.

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Family's tribute to barman who took own life on bridge

Family's tribute to barman who took own life on bridge

The death of a popular barman who tragically took his own life has torn a hole through a Kent town, family members say.

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'We shouldn't have to worry about getting a ticket at home'

'We shouldn't have to worry about getting a ticket at home'

Residents on an estate say they are thinking of moving over draconian new parking rules, branded “outrageous” and “disgraceful” by politicians.

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We've finally opened our mystery box!

We've finally opened our mystery box!

So, with scissors and plenty of hand sanitiser at the ready we cracked open the mystery parcel.

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