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New service for male victims of domestic abuse

New service for male victims of domestic abuse

A support service exclusively for men who have suffered in abusive relationships is the first of its kind in the county.

Abandoned spaniel left in 'terrible' condition may lose sight

Abandoned spaniel left in 'terrible' condition may lose sight

The RSPCA want to find out who neglected and then abandoned a King Charles spaniel who was found in a terrible condition.

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'I’ve been involved with more than 40,000 funerals'

'I’ve been involved with more than 40,000 funerals'

Praise for town's funeral director after she is recognised for 30 years of service to the bereaved.

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Man arrested for 'indecent exposure' near play park

Man arrested for 'indecent exposure' near play park

A man who was held down by onlookers has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure at a park.

Let's enjoy the good times

Let's enjoy the good times

Tommy Warrilow has urged Ashford to enjoy their victories after going top of Isthmian South East.

Violent confrontation hasn't stopped teenage referee Josh

Violent confrontation hasn't stopped teenage referee Josh

A young football referee from Kent has revealed how he was spat at and punched after a game when he was only 16.

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Ghost hunters making a frightful mess

Ghost hunters making a frightful mess

Wild campers drawn to a haunted village in the hope of a brush with the supernatural are damaging ancient woodland and wildlife.

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Police car involved in van crash

Police car involved in van crash

A police car was involved in a crash which led to a van driver being taken to hospital.

Road to stay shut for days after blaze at National Grid site

Road to stay shut for days after blaze at National Grid site

A road is expected to remain shut for days as firefighters remain at the scene of a blaze at a National Grid site.

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IMAX cinema extension to open next spring

IMAX cinema extension to open next spring

Film fans will be able to visit a long-promised Cineworld extension next spring, ending a seven-year wait.

New 20mph limit could cover dozens of roads

New 20mph limit could cover dozens of roads

Speed restrictions limiting drivers to 20mph have been proposed for part of a town in a bid to drive out ‘rat-run’ motorists.

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Scorer: You get punished at this level

Scorer: You get punished at this level

Manager Dan Scorer spoke about the big moments in games after Kennington’s defeat at Deal on Tuesday.

New tenant finally found for empty M&S

New tenant finally found for empty M&S

A large town centre unit previously filled by M&S is to get a new lease of life when a furniture chain moves in.

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Crash partially blocks main road

Crash partially blocks main road

A main road was partially blocked while emergency services responded to an accident.

Guitar appeal to get refugee playing again

Guitar appeal to get refugee playing again

A council helping welcome refugees fleeing Afghanistan is seeking a donated guitar to help a young musician get strumming again.

Eurostar services will not resume until 2023

Eurostar services will not resume until 2023

The extended suspension of direct international railway links between the county and the continent has been called 'bad news for Kent'.

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Tank of petrol and...load of laundry?

Tank of petrol and...load of laundry?

Drivers can now wash and go after an open-air laundrette kiosk is opened at a petrol station by a busy main road.

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Fresh lick of paint for much-loved windmill

Fresh lick of paint for much-loved windmill

Maintenance work on one of a town's iconic landmarks is finally going ahead after being delayed because of the pandemic.

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Large fire at National Grid site

Large fire at National Grid site

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a National Grid site which started in the middle of the night.

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Workman collapses on scaffolding at town centre church

Workman collapses on scaffolding at town centre church

Emergency services were called to a parish church after a builder was taken ill during repairs to the roof.

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