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First electric buses to hit the streets

First electric buses to hit the streets

The first of 28 new electric buses have arrived in Kent in a move the county council hopes will drastically cut carbon emissions.

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Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

Pensioner ‘scratched’ by two men in house robbery

CCTV images have been released of two people detectives would like to talk to after a pensioner had his watch and cash stolen from his home.

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How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

How to see up to 100 meteors an hour in sky over Kent tonight

Experts have revealed the best time to watch celestial fireworks over Kent tonight, during which people could see up to 100 meteors every hour.

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Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

Man appears in court after woman injured in serious assault

A suspect has appeared in court after a woman suffered facial injuries in a serious assault.

Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Hunt for man after sex attack at Designer Outlet

Police have released a CCTV image of a man following a sex attack at a shopping centre.

Travellers return to rec ground again

Travellers return to rec ground again

An unauthorised encampment has converged on popular playing fields again despite calls from fed-up residents for tougher security measures.

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

Much-loved busker killed in house fire started by e-scooter

A well-known musician described as an “amazing character” was killed in a house fire started by an e-scooter.

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Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

A retired GP died from a gunshot wound and his wife had fatal levels of potassium cyanide, an inquest has heard.

Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

Heat alert issued as Kent set for hottest day of the year

A three-day heat health warning has been issued for Kent with temperatures expected to skyrocket into the 30s.

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12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

12-hour corridor waits at Kent hospitals trust third worst in England

The performance of A&E units at a Kent hospitals trust has been branded “deeply worrying” as hundreds of patients continue to endure lengthy delays.

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‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’

A grieving son is urging a council to rethink its housing policy after the authority refused his bid to move into his late dad's bungalow.

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‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims

A reptile lover who runs regular meet ups and events across the county has hit back at concerns raised by a protection agency over animal welfare.

‘Insane’ plan to build solar farm powering 11,500 homes rejected

‘Insane’ plan to build solar farm powering 11,500 homes rejected

A bid to cover land the size of 86 football pitches in solar panels was turned down by councillors who said they should be on roofs, not in fields.

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

‘Summer storm turned our lives upside down – it was a force of nature’

We look back on huge summer storm which dropped two months rainfall in just two hours and saw people rescued from first floor windows.

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Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Huge firm’s bid to create 'global hub' in Kent to attract worldwide customers

Bosses of a huge multinational firm want to create a ‘global hub’ in Kent in order to attract customers from across the world.

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Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

Future of award-winning visitor centre still unknown

The fate of a country park’s visitor centre, which closed due to rising costs, is still to be decided, council bosses confirmed.

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Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

Post Office to close for 11 weeks as Tesco takes over Co-op

A Post Office will close for almost three months as part of sweeping changes which will also see a long-serving Co-op shut in favour of a new store.

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Sadness as much-loved store closes after 74 years

Sadness as much-loved store closes after 74 years

A beloved family-run produce shop which has been trading for more than 70 years is closing due to rising costs.

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It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

With more than 20 million players worldwide the fast-paced sport traces its origins to a Swede in Kent - but why hasn’t it featured at the Olympics?

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Plan to expand budget hotel to ‘meet demand’ as Beefeater restaurant up for sale

Plan to expand budget hotel to ‘meet demand’ as Beefeater restaurant up for sale

Premier Inn bosses have lodged plans for a three-storey extension as they put a neighbouring Beefeater up for sale.

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Second dyslexia-focused school to open after mum’s ‘flexi’ success

Second dyslexia-focused school to open after mum’s ‘flexi’ success

A mum who set up Kent's first dyslexic school after watching her daughter struggle in a mainstream setting is now opening her second facility.

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‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

‘Town is open for business despite storm of roadworks'

Residents and businesses are preparing for a two-month road closure amid an ongoing “storm” of roadworks throughout their town this summer.

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Teenager charged following disorder in London

Teenager charged following disorder in London

A 14-year-old boy and and 41-year-old man are due to appear in court after they were charged with offences relating to a riot in Whitehall.

‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

‘Suspicious’ fire at housing development

Investigators believe a fire at a housing development may have been deliberately started.

Delays expected as roadworks shut tunnel

Delays expected as roadworks shut tunnel

Motorists are facing long delays due to roadworks at the Dartford Crossing while roadworks take place inside one of the tunnels.

Call for lower speed limit on ‘danger zone’ village road rejected

Call for lower speed limit on ‘danger zone’ village road rejected

The county council has rejected a call for a speed camera and lower speed restrictions along a busy road despite a 1,000-strong petition.

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Carer who stole £12k from elderly couple with dementia spared prison

Carer who stole £12k from elderly couple with dementia spared prison

A heartless carer who teamed up with a colleague to steal more than £12,000 from an elderly couple with dementia has been spared jail.

Disgust as beach-goers wade through ‘waterfall of urine’ at Kent hotspot

Disgust as beach-goers wade through ‘waterfall of urine’ at Kent hotspot

A family visiting a popular beach say their trip to the coast was ruined after having to “wade through a waterfall of effluent” pouring down steps.

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Gran’s plea to thieves: ‘Stop stealing while my back is turned’

Gran’s plea to thieves: ‘Stop stealing while my back is turned’

A 79-year-old fundraiser is at her wits’ end with thieves repeatedly stealing from her garden sales – despite signs explaining they’re for charity.

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How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

How to get to the UK’s top theme parks from Kent

The UK is bursting with brilliant theme parks but, sadly, most of them are outside of Kent. Here’s our handy guide on how to reach them.

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