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‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

A charity says those with learning difficulties struggle to find jobs, after a post showing a woman with Down’s syndrome working in Asda went viral.

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Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

Inside the bakery that’s survived 93 years

As a bakery boss looks to safeguard his business’s future, he takes a walk down memory lane to explain why customers keep coming back.

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Air ambulance called to assault

Air ambulance called to assault

An air ambulance and emergency services are on the scene of a major incident, which has caused traffic problems after a road was closed off.

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Former town centre Iceland sold for half a million pounds

Former town centre Iceland sold for half a million pounds

A former high street supermarket chain has been sold for more than £500k.

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Fraudster told to pay £60k back to elderly and retired victims

Fraudster told to pay £60k back to elderly and retired victims

A criminal has been ordered to pay £60k in compensation to elderly and retired fraud victims who were targeted during the pandemic.

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£150m logistics park to bring 1,000 jobs to Kent

£150m logistics park to bring 1,000 jobs to Kent

Work has begun on a new multi-million-pound logistics park that’s being built on a 644,545 sq ft site.

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Missing man found after appeal

Missing man found after appeal

A 40-year-old man who hadn’t been seen in more than a week has now been found following an appeal.

Solicitors shut down over ‘suspected dishonesty’

Solicitors shut down over ‘suspected dishonesty’

A law firm has been closed by a regulatory body to “protect the public”.

Drink-drive Tory ‘should consider his position’

Drink-drive Tory ‘should consider his position’

There are calls for a county councillor to stand down or have the whip removed after he was convicted of drink driving.

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Brickies boss readying his side for season finale

Brickies boss readying his side for season finale

The Isthmian South East play-offs are looking like the likely destination for Sittingbourne - and boss Ryan Maxwell wants to make sure they’re ready.

‘I want this sorted before I die’: Terminally ill pensioner battles with BT Digital Voice switchover

‘I want this sorted before I die’: Terminally ill pensioner battles with BT Digital Voice switchover

A terminally ill pensioner has spent more than 16 hours dealing with mix-ups as he tries to make the switch to BT Digital Voice before he dies.

McNair flying the flag

McNair flying the flag

Ashford trainer Elizabeth McNair won five of the opening-round heats in the Arena Racing Company Kent Plate at Central Park.

‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

‘Who is responsible for pothole that caused £700 damage to my car?’

A “frustrated” driver has spent three months trying to find out who is responsible for a pothole that caused £700 of damage to her car.

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Top Tory banned after being caught twice over drink-drive limit

Top Tory banned after being caught twice over drink-drive limit

A prominent politician has pleaded guilty to drink driving and having no insurance.

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'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

The mother of an 11-year-old has said she would rather home-school her son than send him to what he has described as “the worst school in England”.

Kings issue rallying cry

Kings issue rallying cry

Promoter Steve Ribbons is calling for speedway fans across the south east to make Kent Kings their port of call - regardless of past loyalties.

Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

A 53-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving after a “true gentleman” biker died in the crash.

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

Candidate quits post to focus on general election bid

A Tory aiming to become a Kent MP has announced she has quit her position on a London council.

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Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

Junction reopened after huge traffic jams

A major motorway sliproad remains has reopened after overrunning roadworks causing earlier long delays for drivers.

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New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

New drone footage shows £100m flyover nearing completion

Aerial shots of a multimillion-pound roundabout project show the near-finished structure which aims to make journeys easier for thousands of drivers.

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