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Pokémon whizz, 12, in running for $50,000 world title

Pokémon whizz, 12, in running for $50,000 world title

A schoolboy is preparing to travel more than 7,000 miles for the trip of a lifetime to compete in the Pokémon World Championships in Hawaii.

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Missing 14-year-old girl found safe

Missing 14-year-old girl found safe

A 14-year-old girl who went missing for more than 48 hours, prompting a police appeal, has been found safe.

New pods for homeless people craned onto council car park

New pods for homeless people craned onto council car park

The first 15 short-stay apartments for homeless people have been installed on a former council car park.

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Work starts on controversial Aldi store just days after plans approved

Work starts on controversial Aldi store just days after plans approved

Contractors have started work on a new Aldi store after controversial plans were finally approved.

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New operator confirmed as council takes over town centre cinema

New operator confirmed as council takes over town centre cinema

A council has selected a new operator to take over the running of a struggling town centre cinema.

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200 homes earmarked for ‘failing’ shopping centre extension

200 homes earmarked for ‘failing’ shopping centre extension

A shopping centre's £60m extension could be turned into 200 homes as bosses admit the closure-hit site is "failing".

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Big Cat Sanctuary’s eldest resident dies

Big Cat Sanctuary’s eldest resident dies

The only lynx at The Big Cat Sanctuary, also its eldest resident, has died aged 21.

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Fire at takeaway restaurant

Fire at takeaway restaurant

Firefighters battled a blaze at a takeaway restaurant, with four engines called to the scene.

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Dramatic footage shows moment armed police arrest jewellery burglars

Dramatic footage shows moment armed police arrest jewellery burglars

Body-worn cameras captured the moment armed police arrested a group after jewellery, cash and designer clothing were stolen during a burglary.

Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

Man dies in ‘tragic accident’ just two weeks after moving to Australia

A family has been left heartbroken after a young man died in a “tragic accident” just two weeks after fulfilling his dream of moving to Australia.

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Princess turns heads in Kent while visiting landmark

Princess turns heads in Kent while visiting landmark

A senior member of the royal family turned heads in Kent while visiting one of the county’s most famous landmarks.

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Axed boss Watson wanted time to build

Axed boss Watson wanted time to build

Kevin Watson was in for the long haul at Ashford United but, after less than a season, the club have opted to make a management change.

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‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

‘My sick son waited on a hard A&E chair for 18 hours - it's shameful'

A distressed dad says hospital bosses should be “ashamed” after his sick son was left waiting on a hard chair in A&E for 18 hours.

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Delays as firefighters tackle car blaze

Delays as firefighters tackle car blaze

Motorists were facing delays on a major route as firefighters were called after a car went up in flames.

Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

Woman fined after illegally breeding 10 puppy litters in two years

A dog owner has been fined after breeding at least 10 litters of Pomeranian puppies in two years, and not taking care of them properly.

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M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

M20 to close tonight for Operation Brock

Part of the M20 will be closed tonight between 8pm and 6am while the Operation Brock contraflow is deployed.

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Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Jobs at risk as high street chain calls in administrators

Fashion brand Ted Baker, which has four Kent outlets, has reportedly called in administrators after a licensing partnership was ditched.

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Ellis kicking on for the kids!

Ellis kicking on for the kids!

Former Ashford schoolboy Joe Ellis reflects on his lengthy martial arts career –and talks about what’s next for him.

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

‘Op Brock must only be used for genuine emergencies- not school holidays’

An MP has renewed her criticism of the decision to trigger Operation Brock, raising concerns about how frequently it is implemented.

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Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

Huge cannabis farm uncovered after fire

A cannabis farm with more than 300 plants was discovered following a fire at an industrial site.

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