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Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black admits her Olympic campaign didn’t meet expectations - but that will give her extra motivation for Los Angeles in 2028.

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Plans for a new Nando’s are in place to join other chains on a Kent high street.

Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

The Conservatives face a major Liberal Democrats challenge in Tunbridge Wells at next May’s county council elections.

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Former hospital to become homes after £500k-plus payout agreed

Former hospital to become homes after £500k-plus payout agreed

Plans to turn a former hospital into 87 homes can go ahead after a developer agreed to almost double its financial contribution to local services.

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CCTV released after multiple ‘attempted thefts’ in multi-storey

CCTV released after multiple ‘attempted thefts’ in multi-storey

Images of two men and a woman have been released by police investigating reports of attempted thefts from more than 25 parked vehicles.

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

An unlawful Traveller encampment has been moved on after temporarily setting up camp on a town’s playing fields.

Call for dogs to be blood donors

Call for dogs to be blood donors

An appeal has been made for dogs to become blood donors to help save the lives of other canines.

Woman and two boys arrested after serious assault

Woman and two boys arrested after serious assault

An alleged assault on a man in his 40s which left him in hospital is being investigated by police who have appealed for witnesses.

Policeman who patrolled same streets for 20-plus years to retire

Policeman who patrolled same streets for 20-plus years to retire

A beat officer is to retire after 20 years spent plodding the streets of the same town.

‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years

After a quarter of a century leading the way at an ‘outstanding’ school, a headteacher has reflected on her time at the top as she steps down.

More than 200 compensation claims from families of mortuary abuse victims

More than 200 compensation claims from families of mortuary abuse victims

More than 200 people have made claims against an NHS Trust following the conviction of serial mortuary sex abusers and killer David Fuller.

Man taken to hospital after two-car crash that shut main road

Man taken to hospital after two-car crash that shut main road

A man was taken to hospital and a main road and roundabout closed off following a two-car crash.

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Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

Top critic purrs as restaurant unleashes ‘its inner Willy Wonka’

A top food critic whose last trip to Kent left her unimpressed falls head over heels for a new Kent restaurant.

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.

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Three teens arrested after man dies in allotment

Three teens arrested after man dies in allotment

Three teenagers have been arrested following the death of a man in his 70s in an allotment.

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

Mum with flesh-eating bug saved by baking soda

A mum-of-three who nearly died after deadly bacteria ate away at her nose credits baking soda with saving her life.

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Four teens charged after men ‘attacked with bottles’ in park

Four teens charged after men ‘attacked with bottles’ in park

A group of teenagers have been charged after a spate of robberies and assaults in a town.

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

‘This isn’t a strip club’: Private members’ club addresses ‘constant disruption’ fears

A private members’ club set to open in the coming weeks has denied it will be a “late night party house” after winning approval to expand its hours.

Soft play to stay open after family-run zoo steps in

Soft play to stay open after family-run zoo steps in

A soft play which was set to close this summer has been acquired by a family that runs a zoo.

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

Flasher ‘exposed himself to two women’ near cricket club

An investigation has been launched after reports a man exposed himself to two women near a popular dog walking spot.

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