Furniture store to be knocked down

A council has bought a huge homeware store in a multi-million pound deal so it can be demolished to make way for homes.

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Fire station plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to demolish an old fire station and turn it into flats.

Author's 10-year wait pays off

After 13 rejections and a decade trying to publish a book, an author is about to release his second novel.

Young girl makes strides after second walking op

A little girl who had major surgery to allow her to walk unaided has undergone a second operation.

Unexploded bomb to disrupt Eurostar services

Eurostar passengers are being advised to rethink their plans following the cancellation of services between London and Paris.

Arrest after teen hit by car seriously hurt

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a teenage boy was struck by a car.

Emergency repairs shut two lanes of M20

Motorists are complaining after emergency carriageway repairs started in the middle of the day.

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Historic print firm reduced to rubble

Contractors have demolished buildings which had housed a successful print business for decades.

Mum's bid for meditation in schools

A mum who meditates daily with her children is hoping to bring the relaxation method and its benefits into schools in Kent.

Indoor climbing centre plans revealed

Bosses have unveiled plans to open a new rock climbing centre as they anticipate a surge of interest when the sport debuts at the 2020 Olympics.

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Man, 27, charged with 'triple murder' of OAPs

A man has been charged with murder following the deaths of three men found dead at home.

'I ain't going down for no sniff'

A cocky drug dealer threw his heroin stash in a river after he was arrested at a hotel.

Officers seize phones, cash and 'Class A drugs'

Three people have been arrested after police stopped a car while on patrol.

Kent's Brit Award success

With the 2019 Brit Awards just days away, we take a look at some of the biggest musical stars from Kent to take home a gong.

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Sale forces closure of sports venue

A martial arts club is moving to a new venue after more than 40 years in the same place.

Woman struck by car

A woman is in hospital after a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

'Supermum' taking on final marathon

A mum who had to re-learn how to walk after suffering two strokes is to run her third marathon.

Crowds gather to say goodbye to crash victim

Hundreds of people lined the streets to say goodbye to a teenager who died after a crash on the A249.

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Crash causes major A2 delays

Part of the A2 was shut for more than four hours while police investigated a serious accident.

Body discovered in house

A man's body has been found after paramedics were called to a home.

How council tax rises will affect you

Some taxpayers could end up paying £12 more than they did last year.

Cops 'ram' carjackers after chase

Two violent carjackers who stole a terminally ill driver's BMW were caught when a traffic cop "rammed" them off the road.

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Reduced beer prices in event of no-deal Brexit

A pub chain boss has pledged to reduce beer prices if the UK crashes out of the EU.

MP tells government to foot bill for failed ferry deal

Residents must not end up paying for the costs of the bungled Brexit ferry contract after it was cancelled, says an MP.

'Alarm' growing over Brexit uncertainty

Senior business leader says key questions must be answered to allow firms to prepare for March 29 exit from the EU.

Brexit not on risk register

Emergency planners in Kent are facing claims of unnecessary secrecy over their failure to publish any details of Brexit contingency plans.

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Reaction: Lovell proud of his men

Manager Steve Lovell was a proud man after seeing his players rise to the occasion on Saturday.

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I didn't think it was right

John Still considered making a substitution after just 10 minutes of Maidstone’s defeat at Bromley.

Reaction: They didn't let us play

Adam Flanagan gave credit to Slough Town after Dartford's draw there on Saturday.

Report: Byrner strike enough

Gillingham clinched a much-needed three points on Saturday.

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Get the beers in at festivals in Kent

We take a look at where to raise a glass or two at beer festivals across Kent this weekend and beyond.

Snowdrops are set to be sensational

An annual Snowdrop Sensation is set to come into bloom this weekend.

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Furniture store to be knocked down

A council has bought a huge homeware store in a multi-million pound deal so it can be demolished to make way for homes.

Cash boost for airport project

Officials have agreed additional funding for plans to transform an airport.

Dad died from catastrophic electric shock

The widow of an engineer who died after being electrocuted by a faulty machine is calling for tougher safety regulations.

Universal credit 'to blame for rising evictions’

Bosses at a letting agency have hit out at universal credit after multiple tenants were left homeless.

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Biggest children's obstacle course coming to Kent

Climbing walls, water slides, scramble nets, balancing poles, foam and mud make up the UK's largest obstacle course for kids and its coming to Kent.

Win tickets to top Minecraft event

Dinotropolis to launch second attraction

Council to pass special needs transport bill to parents

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Snowdrops are set to be sensational

An annual Snowdrop Sensation is set to come into bloom this weekend.

Bring the indoors outdoors with garden buildings

Snowdrops are springing up across Kent

One, two, or three: The choice is yours

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Snowdrops are set to be sensational

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Snowdrops are springing up across Kent

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