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Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

Government urged to delay fresh border checks amid huge disruption fears

The government could phase in checks on imported goods entering the UK amid fears they could lead to significant disruption.

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‘How did thieves swipe our bronze garden statues while we were home?’

‘How did thieves swipe our bronze garden statues while we were home?’

The owner of multiple solid bronze statues says it is like they were “beamed out of the sky” as they vanished from her garden.

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Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Teens charged after multiple cars stolen from rural parts of Kent

Two teenagers have been charged after a crime spree saw three houses in rural parts of Kent targeted by vehicle thieves.

Locked-out OAP charged £1,600 by ‘rogue trader’ to access home

Locked-out OAP charged £1,600 by ‘rogue trader’ to access home

A pensioner left locked out of her home believes she was ripped off by a “rogue trader” who charged a staggering £1,600 to get her into the property.

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‘That’s why they went for a couple of old farts like us’

‘That’s why they went for a couple of old farts like us’

Ashford’s interim management team are forming a clear picture of what’s required to take the club forward.

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Woman, 36, accused of stealing Lindt Chocolate and Nike clothes

Woman, 36, accused of stealing Lindt Chocolate and Nike clothes

A woman is due in court after chocolate, sportswear and clothing were reportedly stolen from a shopping centre.

Garden wall smashed as driver flees scene of crash

Garden wall smashed as driver flees scene of crash

A driver fled the scene of a crash which destroyed a garden wall - sending debris into two parked vans.

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New name for struggling cinema as council to take over next week

New name for struggling cinema as council to take over next week

A struggling town centre cinema has been given a new name - as council bosses prepare to start running the site next week.

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Hoardings pulled down as hotel development stalls

Hoardings pulled down as hotel development stalls

Developers behind plans for a 92-bed hotel have pulled down hoardings around the site as the project has been stalled by water quality issues.

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Appeal launched after rough terrain buggy stolen

Appeal launched after rough terrain buggy stolen

Officers are appealing for information after an off-road vehicle was stolen.

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Service delays after train hits tree

Service delays after train hits tree

A train has hit a tree prompting railway delays.

Sneak peek inside Kent's huge new Food Warehouse store

Sneak peek inside Kent's huge new Food Warehouse store

See inside the county’s new Food Warehouse which is set to open inside a former Argos store, and is a haven for those fond of bulk-buying.

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Car fire on main road

Car fire on main road

Thick black smoke could be seen coming from a car fire on a main road.

Former science lab could be flattened for estate of family homes

Former science lab could be flattened for estate of family homes

College science labs could be bulldozed and replaced with 11 family homes, if plans are approved.

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Opposition as late TV star’s widower bids to build new house on estate

Opposition as late TV star’s widower bids to build new house on estate

Plans to turn a security office in the grounds of the late Paul O’Grady’s estate into a house three times the size have been met with opposition.

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Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

Wimpy fans' delight as one of chain's last Kent restaurants will reopen

One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is to reopen later this year - delighting fast-food fans who feared the site would remain shut for good.

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Dad of three saved by son after cardiac arrest

Dad of three saved by son after cardiac arrest

A dad of three was saved by his son after he started having a cardiac arrest while at home.

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Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

Heartbreak as ‘beautiful’ white lioness dies

A rescue park has shared its heartbreak at the death of a beautiful and rare white lioness Imara aged 11.

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Huge two-storey supermarket to open in former Argos next week

Huge two-storey supermarket to open in former Argos next week

A huge two-storey Iceland supermarket will open inside a former Argos unit next week.

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Ashford boss hopes weekend let-down isn’t repeated

Ashford boss hopes weekend let-down isn’t repeated

Ashford United’s interim boss Alan Walker hopes the young players drafted into the team for the season finale will be better for the experience.

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