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Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

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More jobs created after six-figure investment

More jobs created after six-figure investment

Eight extra staff have been taken on as a commercial vehicle hire business opens a new workshop after a six-figure investment.

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Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

Necrophiliac killer David Fuller not caught due to ‘serious failings’ at hospitals

David Fuller was able to offend for 15 years without being caught due to ‘serious failings’ at the hospitals he worked, an inquiry has found.

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Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen’s inspirational progress

Ellen Greenall’s journey from club hockey to GB international can pave the way for others - with help from an England Hockey initiative.

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

‘I had cancer but the tumour saved my life’

A lorry driver shocked to discover his ‘allergy’ was actually cancer says the tumour was his saving grace.

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Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

Fleetwood Mac memorabilia sells for more than £20k at Kent auction

An auction of goods belonging to the famous band Fleetwood Mac has generated thousands of pounds at an auction in the county.

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Football players in hospital after ‘serious incident’ at match

Police were called to a football match after a “serious incident” at the end of a game left players in hospital.

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Bid to rescue museum project fails

Plans to turn two listed buildings into a museum honouring a famed architect are in tatters, after an attempt to stop their sale was defeated.

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

Fleetwood Mac manager auctioning £20k memorabilia collection in Kent

The former manager of Fleetwood Mac is selling off some bits he collected from the famous band he collected over the years.

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

A door supervisor at a bar jumped into action and revived a man having a heart attack, saving his life.

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Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

Bank reopens after flats plan scrapped

A bank has reopened to customers after plans to turn part of it into apartments were shelved.

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Road blocked after crash involving bus

Road blocked after crash involving bus

Motorists are facing delays on a busy stretch of road following a crash between two vehicles.

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Food festival axed at Kent venue

Organisers of a food, drink and music festival have revealed they won’t be returning to Kent.

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Barn goes up in flames

Barn goes up in flames

People living near a barn fire were being advised to close their windows and doors as crews tackled a blaze.

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

Man accused of stealing Christmas trees and perfume

A 58-year-old will appear in court accused of stealing more than £1,400 worth of perfume and Christmas trees.

Suspected shoplifter targeted M&S and Sainsbury’s

Suspected shoplifter targeted M&S and Sainsbury’s

A man has been accused of stealing alcohol from a supermarket and attempting to steal £500 worth of clothing from another shop.

Police helicopter helps catch drug suspect

Police helicopter helps catch drug suspect

A police helicopter was called in to help find a biker wanted for drug offences last night.

'You don't expect a famous person to be doing a parkrun'

'You don't expect a famous person to be doing a parkrun'

One of the country’s most well-known comedians has been spotted joining joggers in a weekly town parkrun.

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Road blocked in Just Stop Oil protest

Road blocked in Just Stop Oil protest

Members of a divisive activist group have been pictured partially blocking a town centre road.

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Two charged after candles and alcohol stolen from stores

Two charged after candles and alcohol stolen from stores

Goods including alcohol worth almost £1,000 were reportedly stolen from multiple shops in two towns.

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