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Drug traffickers smuggled 24kg of crystal meth to Australia

Drug traffickers smuggled 24kg of crystal meth to Australia

01 June 2024

A trio of drug dealers have been given a combined 37 and a half years of jail time for trafficking 24kg of meth to Australia.

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Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election

01 June 2024

The Conservatives have chosen their candidate to defend Tunbridge Wells at general election.

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Boy, 12, reported missing from home

Boy, 12, reported missing from home

01 June 2024

A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing and police believe he may have travelled to London.

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

Police incident closes lane at Dartford Crossing

01 June 2024

Motorists are facing queues of up to 45 minutes following a lane closure.

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

01 June 2024

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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‘End of an era’ as iconic cafe to shut after 23 years

‘End of an era’ as iconic cafe to shut after 23 years

01 June 2024

A popular cafe which has been providing breakfast and lunches to the town’s shoppers for more than two decades is shutting down.

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The wild animals you can spot in Kent

The wild animals you can spot in Kent

01 June 2024

The county has had its fair share of wild animal sightings over the years - here’s some you can spot if you’re lucky.

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‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

‘Unviable’ hotel set to be converted into school

01 June 2024

A historic hotel deemed “unviable” by its owners will be converted into a private school if new plans are approved.

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'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

'We won't stop until mother and baby respite home is open'

01 June 2024

The grieving mother of a woman who took her own life has contacted the King for his help to open a vital respite centre.

Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

Hated ‘Spanish style’ pedestrian plaza to be opened up for traffic again

01 June 2024

A hated “Spanish-style plaza” blocking a stretch of seafront to traffic as part of a pedestrianisation scheme will reopen.

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History former fire station set for revamp

History former fire station set for revamp

01 June 2024

Plans to keep the history of a former fire station alive have been green-lighted six years after it closed.

Kent features in new Disney blockbuster

Kent features in new Disney blockbuster

01 June 2024

Kent features in a new Disney blockbuster hitting the silver screen this week.

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Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

Cleared councillors hit out at ‘vindictive and malicious’ complaint

01 June 2024

Two leading councillors accused of failing to properly declare their financial interests have spoken out after been cleared of wrongdoing.

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Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

Closed high street cafe to reopen as champagne bar with live music

01 June 2024

A cafe that closed after more than a decade of trading is to become a champagne bar hosting live music most nights.

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‘Free-flow traffic? Pah! The crossing is a traffic nightmare’

‘Free-flow traffic? Pah! The crossing is a traffic nightmare’

01 June 2024

It’s been 10 years since they removed the toll booths at the Dartford Crossing but the traffic delays haven’t eased one bit, complains our columnist.

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‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

‘I’m not leaving my home’: Former landlord’s pledge as pub plans refused

01 June 2024

The landlord of a now-closed pub says he is not willing to give up his home after permission to convert the boozer into a house was refused.

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Man given Euros booze ban after rampage at Spoons on day of dad’s funeral

Man given Euros booze ban after rampage at Spoons on day of dad’s funeral

01 June 2024

A binge-drinker who went on a pub rampage after being refused alcohol on the day of his dad's funeral has been given a booze ban.

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'No one can see us - these dangerous new loading bays are killing our trade’

'No one can see us - these dangerous new loading bays are killing our trade’

01 June 2024

A business owner has slammed a new traffic management scheme he says is costing him thousands of pounds and is making a high street a “ghost town”.

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Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

Port chaos as families heading home suffer 12-hour delays

31 May 2024

Families heading on to ferries have described the carnage as mammoth queues build up due to French border issues.

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Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

Wannabe Banksy spared jail after spraying postboxes

31 May 2024

A Banksy wannabe who painted almost 40 postboxes in colours including a Creme Egg wrapper and Mr Blobby homage has narrowly avoided jail.

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