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'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

01 May 2022
'Kent rents are unaffordable - we're moving to Wales'

With no houses available to rent for less than £1,000 a month in half of the county's towns, residents say they are being priced out.

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Shock after opening king’s tomb

01 May 2022
Shock after opening king’s tomb

Hundreds of years after his death, King Henry IV's final resting place in Kent was opened - to check he was actually in there!

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Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

15 April 2022
Crews tackle house fire as flames spread to first floor

Three fire engines were sent to a house blaze - where the flames were spreading through the property.

Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

15 April 2022
Kent soaks up sun on hottest day of year - in pictures

People across the county have been out enjoying the glorious weather on Good Friday, as the UK recorded the highest temperature so far this year.

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Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

03 April 2022
Kent house prices rocket by £56k during pandemic

Figures show how much property prices have risen in every Kent district after the first lockdown sparked an "exodus" from London.

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'I miss real ale, Marmite and proper toilet paper'

26 March 2022
'I miss real ale, Marmite and proper toilet paper'

Columnist and dominatrix Melissa Todd has been exploring the USA - but admits she is missing real ale, Marmite and her “long-suffering friends”...

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Is this Kent's filthiest lay-by?

18 March 2022
Is this Kent's filthiest lay-by?

A lay-by has been branded the most disgusting in Kent as shocking footage shows it is littered with bottles of urine, tyres and plastic bags.

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'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

12 March 2022
'Dumbledore's here!' Michael Gambon pays visit to Kent pub

Harry Potter legend Michael Gambon sparked huge excitement as he dropped in for a cup of tea and chatted to staff at a Kent pub.

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The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

12 March 2022
The Kent district where Covid cases are up 70% in a week

Infections are on the rise again across the county - but do we need to worry?

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From high street police station to popular bar

24 February 2022
From high street police station to popular bar

Delving into the fascinating history of a popular cocktail bar, that’s been home to a police station, a pub, and even welcomed a Hollywood megastar.

Man charged after delivery driver robbed

19 February 2022
Man charged after delivery driver robbed

A man has appeared in court after a woman, aged in her 20s, was reportedly assaulted before her car was stolen.

How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

19 February 2022
How long are weather warnings in place for Kent?

The county is no longer on red alert - but high winds are set to remain for the days ahead.

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Man suffers head injuries in attack

19 February 2022
Man suffers head injuries in attack

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked in the street.

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Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

19 February 2022
Sainsbury's evacuated after 'loud bang'

A supermarket was evacuated after staff heard a "loud bang" and reported a smell of burning.

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GBH charge after man left with head injuries

16 February 2022
GBH charge after man left with head injuries

A suspect has appeared in court after a man was left with head injuries following an assault.

'Nuisance neighbour' flat shut down by police

16 February 2022
'Nuisance neighbour' flat shut down by police

A flat has been closed down by police following reports of drug dealing and neighbours being threatened with violence.

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Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

11 February 2022
Dispersal order to tackle youths running riot

A dispersal order will be in place this weekend to tackle groups of young people causing trouble in a Kent town.

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The drugs kingpin pumping supplies into coastal towns

11 February 2022
The drugs kingpin pumping supplies into coastal towns

A drug dealer who orchestrated the supply of heroin and crack cocaine in two Kent coastal towns has been jailed.

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Popular playground closed over health and safety fears

11 February 2022
Popular playground closed over health and safety fears

Youngsters are going to be without their local park for months after it failed to meet health and safety standards ahead of new equipment arriving.

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Three shops raided and illicit tobacco seized

10 February 2022
Three shops raided and illicit tobacco seized

Officers raided three shops and seized 43 pouches of hand-rolling tobacco, 217 packs of cigarettes and £2,000 cash.

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