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Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

Family farm shop will be bulldozed and rebuilt with new cafe

A family who sold their home to buy a farm shop will bulldoze the dilapidated building for renovations after their plans were approved.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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Husband ‘cuddled wife’ after she took fatal poison then shot himself

Husband ‘cuddled wife’ after she took fatal poison then shot himself

A couple described as still in love in their nineties and "soulmates" died in a double tragedy at their home.

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Husband ‘can’t wait’ to have wife back despite her plotting to murder him

Husband ‘can’t wait’ to have wife back despite her plotting to murder him

A terminally-ill man whose wife is behind bars for plotting to kill him says he intends to stay alive long enough so “she can come back home”.

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'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

'We said new-builds would cause chaos - now look what's happening'

There are fears schoolchildren will be put in danger by lorries reversing down a narrow country lane to access a new housing development.

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We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

We tried the ‘absolutely insane’ burger fries at five-star shack

The big portions and affordable prices at this restaurant are praised on Tripadvisor - but would our experience match the rave reviews?

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Shock as town’s 400-year-old pub announces closure

Shock as town’s 400-year-old pub announces closure

A pub landlord has called time at the bar quoting music legend Bob Dylan to announce the closure of the town centre boozer.

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Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

An energy storage facility has been given the green light despite fears it could “threaten the lives and health of residents”.

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Police called as factory covered in red paint

Police called as factory covered in red paint

Police have been called after protesters stormed into a business park, blocking roads and painting buildings red.

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'It's not fair': Head hits back as school plagued by issues rated inadequate

'It's not fair': Head hits back as school plagued by issues rated inadequate

A head teacher has dismissed claims pupils are not "prepared for life in modern Britain" following a damning Ofsted report.

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How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

The death of a 13-year-old has inspired a remarkable legacy, raising £300,000 and helping to train more than 100 medical staff in paediatric care.

CCTV image released after protestors stormed weapons factory

CCTV image released after protestors stormed weapons factory

A CCTV image has been released of a woman police would like to speak to after pro-Palestine protestors stormed a weapons factory.

‘Not my job, mate!’ Residents mock gas company over ‘petty’ paint job

‘Not my job, mate!’ Residents mock gas company over ‘petty’ paint job

A half-finished paint job on a Kent road has been described as a perfect example of “not my job, mate” culture.

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'Our farm shop is falling down so we need to build a new one'

'Our farm shop is falling down so we need to build a new one'

A family who sold their own home to buy a farm shop are now planning to replace it and add a new cafe.

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Towe’s on top of the world

Towe’s on top of the world

Betteshanger Colliery Welfare CC all-rounder Derek Towe hit the winning runs for England in their Over-70s Cricket World Cup final seven-wicket win.

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.

Sadness as fish and chip shop closing after 43 years

Sadness as fish and chip shop closing after 43 years

A much-loved fish and chip shop will close at the end of the month as its long-time owners are retiring after 43 years at the helm.

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Arrests after reports of car break-ins and drugs found

Arrests after reports of car break-ins and drugs found

Police have arrested two men following reports of vehicle-related thefts.

Town on the up in tight league

Town on the up in tight league

Captain Tom Chapman thinks there will still be plenty more twists and turns during the rest of Sandwich Town’s season - despite back-to-back wins.

Chinook helicopter seen flying ‘very low’ in ‘terrifying’ video clip

Chinook helicopter seen flying ‘very low’ in ‘terrifying’ video clip

A dramatic video has captured the moment a huge RAF aircraft flew close to the Kent coastline.

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