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Kent drivers to be ‘fleeced on a scale not seen for years’

Kent drivers to be ‘fleeced on a scale not seen for years’

A leading campaigner has warned costs for motorists in Kent are set to soar, with the new Labour government predicted to hike fuel duty.

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Man with fetish for listening to women urinate caught in public loos

Man with fetish for listening to women urinate caught in public loos

A pensioner with a fetish for listening to women urinate claimed he was “desperate” from a stomach upset when caught using ladies’ cubicles.

‘Our ceiling collapsed - I’m scared it will happen again’

‘Our ceiling collapsed - I’m scared it will happen again’

A mother whose daughter was nearly injured when her bathroom ceiling fell on her fears it is a matter of time before it happens again.

‘This is so needed’: New lease of life to be given to former vaccine centre

‘This is so needed’: New lease of life to be given to former vaccine centre

A building left empty since the pandemic is being transformed into a new low-cost community space which will also serve those most in need.

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Op Brock to end following two months of traffic headaches

Op Brock to end following two months of traffic headaches

The hated Operation Brock contraflow system is to be stood down this weekend almost two months after returning to the M20.

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Man raped woman in her sleep then filmed attack on phone

Man raped woman in her sleep then filmed attack on phone

A rapist has been jailed for 12 years after police found sickening footage of the attack on his mobile.

Computer shop trader charged over alleged ‘Crypto ATM’ offence

Computer shop trader charged over alleged ‘Crypto ATM’ offence

A trader suspected of operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM is believed to be the first person in the UK to be charged with such an offence.

Opening date revealed for fast food restaurant

Opening date revealed for fast food restaurant

A popular piri piri chicken franchise will be opening in a former TSB bank.

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Thug who ‘enjoys power over women’ beat up girlfriend weeks after leaving prison

Thug who ‘enjoys power over women’ beat up girlfriend weeks after leaving prison

A jealous thug said to "enjoy power over women" subjected his girlfriend to a campaign of abuse and violence within weeks of leaving prison.

Four men charged over ‘town centre brawl’ deny involvement

Four men charged over ‘town centre brawl’ deny involvement

Four men have denied being involved in a fight which is alleged to have broke out in broad daylight in the middle of a busy high street.

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on a major route

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

The heartbroken owner of a much-loved bakery announced bad weather and soaring staffing costs will force him to shut.

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Man remains in hospital in critical condition after ‘road rage’ assault

Man remains in hospital in critical condition after ‘road rage’ assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with life-threatening injuries following an altercation.

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

An artwork dedicated to the “perfect gentleman” featuring his most memorable quotes is to be installed outside the TV star’s hometown dance school.

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Prison worker charged over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

Prison worker charged over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

A female prison worker has been charged with having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with the man who murdered law graduate Zara Aleena.

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

Parts of Kent were used as filming locations for the latest series of an Amazon Prime Video TV show.

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Kent gang member jailed after 2,000 marriage documents forged

Kent gang member jailed after 2,000 marriage documents forged

A Kent man is among four people jailed for forging marriage certificates, allowing people to live in the UK illegally.

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Brewer serves up pizza wagon as new attraction

Brewer serves up pizza wagon as new attraction

Just days after entering the English wine market, a leading brewer in the county has now launched a mobile pizza wagon.

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent.

Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’

Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’

Administrators of a former leisure centre say building homes on the site cannot be ruled out - as an MP fights to get the facility reopened.

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Drug driver high on cannabis told police: ‘I was trying to avoid a large bird’

Drug driver high on cannabis told police: ‘I was trying to avoid a large bird’

A weed smoker caught driving too slowly while high on drugs told police she was trying to avoid a large bird in the road.

Kent is now home to almost 2,000 HMOs - but what is it like to live in one?

Kent is now home to almost 2,000 HMOs - but what is it like to live in one?

A tenant has revealed what life is like in a Kent HMO, as we look at why this form of shared living is on the rise - and what powers councils have.

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Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

A seaside shelter that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour could be given a new lease of life as an outdoor dining space with live music.

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Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

Grace Tutt has been left with life-changing injuries after her school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor.

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New money to prevent cross-Channel border chaos

New money to prevent cross-Channel border chaos

A Kent ferry port and rail terminal will get £3.5 million each to avoid the risk of massive cross-border delays when new checks come into force.

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Councillor accused of sex offences to stand trial alongside wife and son

Councillor accused of sex offences to stand trial alongside wife and son

A borough councillor charged with multiple sex offences dating back nearly 40 years has appeared in court alongside his wife and son.

Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

A “chalk scar” which “can be seen from the moon” has been created at a building site - with a council now ordering a halt on some engineering work.

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Armed police descend on main road

Armed police descend on main road

Police were called to a main road after reports a man had made threats concerning some people he knew.

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

A council leader has hit out at Kent County Council over fears an adult education centre will be closed.

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New restaurant to open at historic castle

New restaurant to open at historic castle

A new dog-friendly restaurant at a historic castle owned by a reality TV star is poised to open later this week.

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