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Couple open ‘village’s first’ coffee shop

Couple open ‘village’s first’ coffee shop

A couple who recently returned from running a cafe in Spain believe they are opening a village’s first coffee shop.

Two roads closed for six weeks to upgrade pipes

Two roads closed for six weeks to upgrade pipes

A town is bracing for road closes as six weeks of construction begins to replace water mains.

First couple to be married at makeshift church celebrate 50th anniversary

First couple to be married at makeshift church celebrate 50th anniversary

A couple who were the first to get married at a makeshift church in Kent have returned to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Police ‘bitten, kicked and headbutted’ during arrest

Police ‘bitten, kicked and headbutted’ during arrest

A police officer is alleged to have been bitten on the hand and his colleagues headbutted as they attempted to arrest a suspect.

Flood-prone villages to get multimillion-pound investment

Flood-prone villages to get multimillion-pound investment

Flood-prone villages are to receive multimillion-pound investments as a water company seeks to reduce the risk by bolstering its wastewater network.

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New Weald of Kent seat held down by Tories

New Weald of Kent seat held down by Tories

In an otherwise dire night for the Conservative party the Tories have managed to secure the new Weald of Kent constituency.

‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

Farmers who say they are under pressure like never before have spelt out what they hope for beyond election day this week.

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Man, 24, dies after crash on racetrack

Man, 24, dies after crash on racetrack

Investigators are appealing for mobile phone footage of a collision at a racing event that led to a man’s death.

‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

A head of a sought-after grammar is calling for a secondary school to be opened in the area following a glut of house-building.

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Forensics probe after man suffers serious head injuries

Forensics probe after man suffers serious head injuries

Police have made an arrest after a man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an attack.

‘We saved church and opened community hub - it’s barely been empty since’

‘We saved church and opened community hub - it’s barely been empty since’

A year on and villagers say their new community centre hosts groups nearly every day, from stargazers to singers.

Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

The remarkable tale of how the Countess of Wessex went from college in Kent to being one of the Queen's favourite family members.

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Former teacher in court over historic sexual abuse allegations

Former teacher in court over historic sexual abuse allegations

An ex primary school teacher is charged with four counts of indecent assault and five incidents of gross indecency with a child.

Tesco branch plans to sell clothing if extension is allowed

Tesco branch plans to sell clothing if extension is allowed

Tesco wants to improve customers’ experience by adding two extensions to an existing store - but parking places will be lost.

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Major response after shed fire spreads to house

Major response after shed fire spreads to house

Firefighters were called out early this morning to deal with a house on fire.

‘We can’t wait to get started on veterans’ hub’

‘We can’t wait to get started on veterans’ hub’

Veterans are keen to see work start on a new support hub for ex-servicemen after winning planning permission.

Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

A car once owned by rock icon Rod Stewart was one of the star attractions at an annual motor show.

Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

Work has started on a new retirement complex previously labelled “farcical” by a town’s new mayor.

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

Person airlifted to hospital after van overturns in crash

Two patients taken to hospital, with one airlifted, after fire crews worked to release someone trapped, following a crash involving a car and a van.

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