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The Voice: Did singer woo the judges?

The Voice: Did singer woo the judges?

A former Kent schoolboy got his dream to perform on ITV's The Voice this weekend - but did he do enough to impress the judges?

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Kent man's The Voice dream comes true

Kent man's The Voice dream comes true

A singer from Kent will appear on ITV's The Voice tonight, after auditioning to get on the show several times in the last 10 years.

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NHS pays out millions after boy suffered injuries during birth

NHS pays out millions after boy suffered injuries during birth

A hospital trust has apologised for errors which led to a baby suffering injuries during birth which left him with quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Suspected cocaine dealer charged

Suspected cocaine dealer charged

A man found in possession of 13 bags of cocaine has been arrested and charged.

Thieves steal pub's giant shark head

Thieves steal pub's giant shark head

A pub team hope 'the long arm of the jaw' will catch up with thieves who've ruined a bit of lockdown fun by stealing a huge shark head.

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Kent festival ‘full steam ahead’ despite Glastonbury cancellation

Kent festival ‘full steam ahead’ despite Glastonbury cancellation

The founders of an award-winning music festival are eager to stress that Glastonbury is not the canary in the coal mine for the entire industry.

Wildlife trust pays tribute to 'truly inspirational' founder

Wildlife trust pays tribute to 'truly inspirational' founder

An animal charity says it is struggling to come to terms with the 'tragic loss' of its founder 'who touched so many people’s lives'.

Bedsit murders accused pleads not guilty

Bedsit murders accused pleads not guilty

A man accused of murdering two young women three decades ago has pleaded not guilty after appearing in court via video link today.

£2.4m school expansion enters next phase

£2.4m school expansion enters next phase

A specialist school has been given the green light to progress with the next phase of its expansion set to cost £2.4million.

Latest plan for 2,800-home 'garden village'

Latest plan for 2,800-home 'garden village'

Covid-19 has increased the desire for self-sustaining communities, says a developer.

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Groundworks start on former cinema site

Groundworks start on former cinema site

As planning permission was due to expire, workmen have moved in on a site that has been derelict for more than 20 years.

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'Bedsit murders' case held up by internet problems

'Bedsit murders' case held up by internet problems

The man accused of killing two women in 1987 in a case dubbed the 'bedsit murders' was unable to enter a plea due to technical difficulties.

Police find cocaine in car search

Police find cocaine in car search

A suspected drug dealer has made his first court appearance.

Government pressed by MPs to appoint hospitality minister

Government pressed by MPs to appoint hospitality minister

Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark urges government to help small businesses

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Father and son bakery delivery service on the rise

Father and son bakery delivery service on the rise

A father and son team started a cakes, bread and sausage rolls delivery service from bakeries in their area to doorsteps in the borough.

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Accident victim was London terror hero

Accident victim was London terror hero

It has been revealed that a dad who died after being struck by a car was a hero of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack.

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Former town mayor dies

Former town mayor dies

A former mayor and long-serving councillor has died after a short illness.

Motorist hits out after parking meter issues 'invalid' tickets

Motorist hits out after parking meter issues 'invalid' tickets

A frustrated driver is warning motorists to beware after being fined £25 in a town centre car park.

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Suspected shoplifter to appear in court

Suspected shoplifter to appear in court

A man has been charged with two counts of theft after cosmetics worth more than £400 were allegedly stolen.

Five catalytic converters stolen at night

Five catalytic converters stolen at night

Car owners are being warned of a number of catalytic converter thefts taking place at night.

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