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New homes near completion at village development

New homes near completion at village development

More than 60 new homes have been sold at a Kent village development due to be completed this summer - three-and-a-half-years later than planned.

Turf boss who mowed down neighbour over feud jailed

Turf boss who mowed down neighbour over feud jailed

A turf farm boss who attempted to kill his neighbour by ploughing into him in his van as he walked to the shops has been jailed.

Village church given community asset listing

Village church given community asset listing

A campaign to save a redundant church has taken a step forward after the building was listed as a community asset by a borough council.

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Chance to start your own vineyard

Chance to start your own vineyard

A Weald village could be in line to get a third vineyard as 94 acres of prime land is put up for sale for just under £1m.

First pictures of arson attack which left thousands without internet

First pictures of arson attack which left thousands without internet

This is the first look at damage from an arson attack which left thousands of people without broadband and phone services for days.

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Thousands without phone and broadband after suspected arson attack

Thousands without phone and broadband after suspected arson attack

Thousands of homes, businesses and medical practices could be without phone and broadband services until next week after a suspected arson attack.

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Kent MP meets volunteers in Poland

Kent MP meets volunteers in Poland

A Kent MP is in Poland to speak with politicians about Ukrainian refugees as he declares Vladimir Putin is "bringing his war to his own Russia".

Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

Tinder sex attacker refused to go to jail until he'd kissed lover

A roofer who sexually assaulted his Tinder date while she was drunk refused to begin his prison term until he had kissed his girlfriend goodbye.

Man accused of killing mum-of-two denies murdering second missing woman

Man accused of killing mum-of-two denies murdering second missing woman

A man accused of murdering a Kent mum-of-two has today denied killing a second woman who also disappeared.

Woman erects Ukrainian flags outside Russian embassy

Woman erects Ukrainian flags outside Russian embassy

A woman has been praised after she erected dozens of Ukrainian outside a Russian embassy on the outskirts of the county.

Refugee family united after visa saga

Refugee family united after visa saga

A father told of his “overwhelming joy” to be re-united with his Ukranian-born wife and two step-children.

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Girl with incurable disorder claims first place at Crufts

Girl with incurable disorder claims first place at Crufts

A young girl with a rare disorder which will eventually see her being fed through her heart has achieved a lifetime dream of competing in Crufts.

Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

Ukrainian family reunited in Poland must wait for permission to enter the UK

A Kent father has spoken of his frustration with UK officialdom as he tries to bring his Ukrainian family home.

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Cocaine supplier jailed after phone reveals deals

Cocaine supplier jailed after phone reveals deals

A prolific drug dealer whose mobile phone messages revealed extensive dealings across the county has been jailed.

The women from Kent who are making a difference

The women from Kent who are making a difference

Changing laws, Olympic medals and supporting the community - we take a look at the women from Kent breaking barriers and making change.

Lorry crashes off road and brings down telegraph pole

Lorry crashes off road and brings down telegraph pole

A well-used route had to be shut after a lorry crashed off it and brought down a telegraph pole which fell and blocked the road.

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Crews called to shed fire

Crews called to shed fire

Three fire engines were sent to the scene after a large shed was reported alight yesterday afternoon.

Kent's own Kremlin with links to Putin

Kent's own Kremlin with links to Putin

As war continues in Ukraine Kent's very own Kremlin, which locals know nothing about, sits silently at the edge of the county.

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Company fined £1.1m after man crushed by Porsche

Company fined £1.1m after man crushed by Porsche

A car auction firm has been hit with a massive fine having admitted a breach of Health and Safety after a man was crushed by a Porsche.

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Huge haul of credit cards and phones found

Huge haul of credit cards and phones found

Police arrested a suspected fraudster after they found a number of credit cards, phones and drugs in several searches

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