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Firm’s app-eeling deal for new crisp flavour

Firm’s app-eeling deal for new crisp flavour

A Kent-based firm has partnered with Pink Lady apples to launch a new flavour of crisps.

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Police probe after body found in house

Police probe after body found in house

The death of a woman in her 50s whose body was found in a house yesterday is being treated as unexplained as police investigations continue.

Puppy fighting for life after eating 'poisoned meat thrown in garden'

Puppy fighting for life after eating 'poisoned meat thrown in garden'

A 13-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after eating suspected poisoned meat that was thrown over its owner's fence.

'We're in the middle of nowhere - but someone's complained about our cockerels'

'We're in the middle of nowhere - but someone's complained about our cockerels'

An animal sanctuary could end up being fined £2,500 after complaints were made about its noisy geese and cockerels.

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Villagers demand 20mph limit for A2

Villagers demand 20mph limit for A2

Kent County Council has confirmed it is considering lowering the speed limit on the A2 to 20mph after complaints from villagers.

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Police tape off home

Police tape off home

Police have cordoned off a house on an estate with forensics at the scene.

Last chance for say on new village before plans go in

Last chance for say on new village before plans go in

A councillor is urging residents to have their say on plans for a 2,500-home ‘garden village’, for fear people will be discouraged from participating.

Dog put down after eating rat poison at wood

Dog put down after eating rat poison at wood

A devastated family have urged dog walkers to be careful after they were forced to put down their one-year-old dog who ate rat poison while at a wood.

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Vandals desecrate village war memorial

Vandals desecrate village war memorial

Wooden stakes protecting newly-planted trees at a war memorial have been ripped out by yobs during an attack in the early hours.

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Burst water main causes delays for commuters

Burst water main causes delays for commuters

Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a water main burst near a town centre. KCC says temporary traffic lights could remain for a week.

Vandals trample down fairy doors

Vandals trample down fairy doors

Children have been left shocked after yobs destroyed a fairy door trail through woodland.

Community raises £2k for 'whistling postman' Dale

Community raises £2k for 'whistling postman' Dale

When charity collector Dale Howting had his day's takings stolen he was ready to pay back the £50 out of his own pocket. But he never expected this!

Rail bosses bid to find ‘safer’ route across busy line

Rail bosses bid to find ‘safer’ route across busy line

Network Rail says it will find a "safer" route across a busy rail line for pedestrians and cyclists after a crossing was shut due to safety fears.

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Crematorium on market for £2.25m

Crematorium on market for £2.25m

A crematorium in Kent has been put on the market with a huge price tag.

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Fundraiser, 87, gives chase as thieves steal collection box

Fundraiser, 87, gives chase as thieves steal collection box

A well known charity supporter, who's been cycling for more than 40 years to raise cash, is devastated after thieves swiped his bike and donations.

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Businesses finally reopen as lockdown eases

Businesses finally reopen as lockdown eases

Pub gardens, hairdressers, shops and more are reopening today for the first time in months as lockdown eases.

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Pre-school defrauded by treasurer gets £33k back

Pre-school defrauded by treasurer gets £33k back

A charitable pre-school, which was defrauded by its own treasurer, are to receive £33,000 of defrauded cash following a ruling from a judge.

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Vandals burn dog poo bins

Vandals burn dog poo bins

A Kent council has hit out at "thoughtless vandals" who destroyed two dog bins at playing fields in their borough.

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Litter-pickers out in force

Litter-pickers out in force

Litter-pickers have been out in force collecting bags full of rubbish.

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Bench unveiled in memory of tragic teen

Bench unveiled in memory of tragic teen

A bench has been installed in a country park in memory of 16-year-old schoolgirl Ellie Paine who died after being hit by a car.

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