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Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

Escaped iguana rescued from pub roof

Fire crews were called to rescue an escaped iguana who found himself on a pub roof.

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Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

Snapchat burglars stayed at Pontins

A gang of burglars who stayed at Pontins while stealing cars across Kent filmed themselves at posted it on Snapchat.

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Huge fuel queues for third day

Huge fuel queues for third day

Anxious drivers are causing huge queues at petrol stations as many garages have been forced to shut their pumps.

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Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

Trucker jailed after hiding £3m of cocaine

A lorry driver who attempted to smuggle £3 million worth of cocaine has been jailed after he was caught trying to enter Kent.

Health centre will save ex-Debenhams from becoming 'white elephant'

Health centre will save ex-Debenhams from becoming 'white elephant'

A proposal to create a £16m health centre in a former Debenhams will save it from becoming a 'large white elephant' in the High Street.

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High-flying Folkestone get an off-the-field boost

High-flying Folkestone get an off-the-field boost

Folkestone Invicta have passed the final hurdle to get their floodlights replaced.

Man accused of breaching restraining order

Man accused of breaching restraining order

A man has appeared in court accused of breaching a restraining order and sending offensive and threatening communications.

Kent care home guided Help writers

Kent care home guided Help writers

A care home which lost 10 residents to Covid-19 helped provide an 'honest picture' of the pandemic for new Jodie Comer drama, Help.

Plans emerge for new £16m health centre at old Debenhams

Plans emerge for new £16m health centre at old Debenhams

A multi-million pound health centre serving 30,000 patients could be set up in a former Debenhams department store.

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Cup tie does the trick for Folkestone striker

Cup tie does the trick for Folkestone striker

Ade Yusuff bagged a hat-trick for Folkestone in their weekend FA Cup win - and boss Neil Cugley is hoping many more goals will follow.

Man's appeal to return late wife's 50 letters

Man's appeal to return late wife's 50 letters

A man who found 50 'affectionate' letters sent to his late wife by her childhood friends is hoping to return them to their original senders.

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Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

Boycie's 'remarkable support' for Kent charity remembered

A Kent charity has paid tribute to Only Fools and Horses star John Challis for his remarkable support after the much-loved actor's death.

Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

Police have charged a man suspected of posting an offensive video online after England's Wembley defeat this summer.

Cycle lane 'will spell end' for many businesses

Cycle lane 'will spell end' for many businesses

A businessman has vowed to fight 'all the way to the High Court' in his campaign against the loss of parking spaces to make way for cycle paths.

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The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

Historic sites from across Kent have been seen in the latest series of Netflix comedy Sex Education.

No new date for athletics track opening

No new date for athletics track opening

Work on a new sporting facility had to be halted because of concerns about a stream running under the site.

Police dog helps sniff out stolen cigarettes

Police dog helps sniff out stolen cigarettes

A German shepherd police dog helped recover stolen cigarettes and alcohol following a burglary at a supermarket.

Experience crossing the Channel in a small boat through art project

Experience crossing the Channel in a small boat through art project

An art project will give people the opportunity to experience the journey of an asylum seeker making the perilous journey across the Channel.

Council's garden waste service to resume

Council's garden waste service to resume

Subscribers to one Kent council's garden refuse collection scheme will see their bins emptied once more after a staffing crisis eased.

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The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

The parts of Kent used to film Netflix hit Sex Education

Historic sites from across the county will crop up in the latest series of Netflix comedy Sex Education.

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