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New cinema and bowling alley to open next week

New cinema and bowling alley to open next week

As a new cinema, diner and bowling alley prepares to open as part of a town's multi-million pound regeneration project, what else is in the works?

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Tipper truck crushed after illegal dumping

Tipper truck crushed after illegal dumping

Watch the moment an eight-wheel tipper truck linked to illegal waste dumping across Kent was crushed.

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'He was the kindest bloke you'd ever meet'

'He was the kindest bloke you'd ever meet'

The survivor of a fatal crash which killed his friend has paid tribute to his pal.

'Rare' cloud spotted above town

'Rare' cloud spotted above town

An ominous looking cloud, which a weather expert has said is rare, was pictured above part of Kent this week.

Race walker "over the moon" with European performance

Race walker "over the moon" with European performance

Sittingbourne race walker Cameron Corbishley produced a personal best 20km time at the European Championships on Sunday.

Rain delays Kent Kings' home return

Rain delays Kent Kings' home return

Heavy rain has meant Kent Kings' much-anticipated British Championship speedway meeting with Leicester Lions has been postponed.

Town cinema's staff working for free

Town cinema's staff working for free

An historic Kent cinema which relied on the goodwill of friends and family to survive through the pandemic has reopened its doors.

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Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

Man released on bail after biker dies in crash

A man has been released on bail after the death of a young biker who died in a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

School cleaner raises hundreds with fire walk

School cleaner raises hundreds with fire walk

A Kent school cleaner has raised more than £300 after taking on a blazing challenge all in aid of helping vulnerable children.

Schoolgirl could be the next powerlifting champion

Schoolgirl could be the next powerlifting champion

A teenager who can deadlift more than double her body weight is hoping to become a powerlifting world champion.

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Van overturns on motorway

Van overturns on motorway

A man has suffered serious injuries after a three-vehicle collision.

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Boy's random act of kindness sparks smiles

Boy's random act of kindness sparks smiles

A young boy with a “heart of gold” has been praised for making a stranger’s day with a random act of kindness.

Car show with a difference

Car show with a difference

One of Kent's first post-Covid music festivals kicks off this weekend - but you will have to boogie on your bumpers.

Three released after biker-death crash

Three released after biker-death crash

Three people arrested after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car have been released.

‘We’d be signing these animals a death warrant’

‘We’d be signing these animals a death warrant’

The founder of a charity sanctuary says she would be devastated to have to get rid of its cockerels after being told they are still a “nuisance”.

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'You will be truly missed'

'You will be truly missed'

Flowers have been left at the site of an accident where a 26-year-old biker died.

Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four arrested after biker dies in crash

Four people have been arrested after a 26-year-old man lost his life in a late-night crash.

'How I tripled income in pandemic'

'How I tripled income in pandemic'

A 24-year-old personal trainer decided to run her own online coaching company after a period in which she was barely able to cover her rent.

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Accident fears at new hundred home estate

Accident fears at new hundred home estate

Developers of new estate have been warned by a campaign group accidents may occur if pedestrian crossings aren't installed.

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Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Thug told terrified girlfriend 'We are going to burn together'

Bully Jack Locke has been jailed for a string of attacks on his girlfriend including wrapping her in a duvet and setting light to it.

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