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New car park to open in town centre

Drivers will be charged £2.20 for up to two hours in a new car park which will open on the same day as a six-screen cinema tomorrow.

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Gambler who put it all on red finds Bronze Age hoard

A gambler who inspired Simon Cowell's Red or Black? show by betting all his possessions on a spin of the roulette wheel uncovered a Bronze Age hoard.

Calls for lorry clamping scheme to be extended

The threat of being clamped has more than halved the number of lorries parking inappropriately overnight.

10ft Christmas tree stolen from pensioner's garden

A pensioner has been forced to put up a miniature Christmas tree after thieves stole his 10ft high decoration complete with tinsel and baubles.

Plans for The Range and Costa approved

The Range and a Costa Coffee drive-thru are to open on a new retail park after plans were approved.

New bridge 'rather green'

Councillors are not convinced in Highways England's colour choice for a "rather green" bridge which has been built over the M20.

Unmanned station plan dropped

A council has failed to persuade rail bosses and a train operator to back an unmanned rail station.

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First glimpse inside new cinema

New pictures show how a new cinema looks inside ahead of its opening this weekend.

Theatre petition to be debated by council

A petition calling for a council to transform a former cinema and bingo hall into a theatre is set to be debated at a meeting.

Valuable items swiped in break-in

Police have released an e-fit of a man wanted for stealing jewellery from a home.

Thieves ransack station and smash up fire engine

Police are investigating after burglars broke into a fire station, stole a thermal imaging camera and smashed up a fire engine.

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Tributes to talented artist and basketball player
160 homes for KWG site
Drivers 'ignore one-way signs'

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Tommy denies Rams link

Tommy Warrilow takes Ashford to Ramsgate on Saturday insisting he was never in the frame for the manager's job at Southwood.

KM Football Podcast 14

In this week's podcast hear reaction from Steve Lovell, Andy Hessenthaler and Harry Wheeler after their sides won on Saturday.

Denly named in England squads

The 32-year-old has been selected in both the Test and ODI squads for the tour to the West Indies.

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Overseas player conundrum

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Growing numbers on unemployment benefits

Dole queues lengthened by 640 people across Kent as unemployment increased nationally by a small margin.

Are you a skilled tradesperson? Then EKC Group may want you

M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

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Three R's Teacher Recruitment: Recruitment Consultant
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Kent Training and Apprenticeships: General Practice Office Apprentice (Level 2/Intermediate)
£3.70 per hour: Kent Training and Apprenticeships: An opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join a busy and friendly General Practice in Woodchurch, Ashford. Ashford, Kent ...

Kent Training and Apprenticeships: Customer Services Advisor Apprentice (Level 2/Intermediate)
£152.25 - £279.30 per week depending on age: Kent Training and Apprenticeships: An excellent Customer Service role for Ashford Borough Council, providing a comprehensive and useful service to council customers. Ashford, Kent ...

Kent Training and Apprenticeships: Pastoral Administrative Apprentice (Level 2/Intermediate)
Starting at £165 (0-4 months): Kent Training and Apprenticeships: The North School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed apprentice working within their pastoral care team. Ashford, Kent ...