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Derelict village pub reopening with Latin American twist

Derelict village pub reopening with Latin American twist

A couple have revealed special plans for a derelict pub which they are bringing back to life.

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Suspected drug dealer charged after '120mph police chase'

Suspected drug dealer charged after '120mph police chase'

A suspected drug dealer is due in court after allegedly leading police on a high speed chase in a car containing £10,000 worth of drugs.

Ruthless leaders hand Canterbury lesson in finishing

Ruthless leaders hand Canterbury lesson in finishing

Canterbury had enough possession and territory at National League 2 South leaders Esher but returned pointless on Saturday.

Woollcott quits as Canterbury manager

Woollcott quits as Canterbury manager

Canterbury manager Chris Woollcott has resigned after a nine-game winless run.

Is this Kent's most festive house?

Is this Kent's most festive house?

A 67-year-old grandad has covered his house from floor to roof in Christmas lights for a cause very close to his heart.

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'It's ridiculous!' Fury as rush-hour route to be made one-way

'It's ridiculous!' Fury as rush-hour route to be made one-way

One of Kent's busiest routes is set to be transformed into a one-way road next year as part of a controversial plan to ease rush-hour gridlock.

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Warning as packages swiped from doorsteps

Warning as packages swiped from doorsteps

Households are being advised to keep track of Christmas deliveries following a spate of parcel thefts in one corner of Kent.

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Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Person dies after collapsing in busy shopping arcade

Emergency services descended on a busy shopping precinct after a person collapsed - but they tragically could not be saved.

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Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

Covid cases top 10k but hospital admissions remain low

The number of patients with Covid in the county's hospitals is four times lower than in December 2020 despite there being twice as many cases.

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Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Work on 'heartbreaking' 400-home estate stops amid legal fight

Construction workers who began breaking ground at a controversial housing estate have downed tools.

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'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

'Unprecedented' staff absence at school as Covid spreads

A Kent head teacher says his school is experiencing 'unprecedented' staff sickness - and has urged parents to help slow the spread of Covid.

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Swan family river rescue mission launched

Swan family river rescue mission launched

An animal rescue team has been working to reunite a swan family which have become separated.

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Driver warned after van smashes into level crossing barriers

Driver warned after van smashes into level crossing barriers

A motorist who brought town centre traffic to a standstill after their van smashed into level crossing barriers has been issued a warning.

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Third attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed

Third attempted murder arrest after boy stabbed

Police investigating a serious assault that saw a 17-year-old stabbed have arrested a third person on suspicion of attempted murder.

Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

Park's gorillas to stay out of public view until Covid jab

Gorillas kept out of public view since the pandemic struck will stay hidden away until a Covid jab is licensed in the UK to protect them.

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Protests planned as festive hunt meetings to return

Protests planned as festive hunt meetings to return

The traditional festive foxhound meets are being revived but anti-hunting demonstrators are planning protests.

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Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

Women fined for lockdown bash two days before Downing Street 'party'

Two women from Kent were fined for hosting a lockdown house party - just two days before a Christmas bash was reportedly held at Downing Street.

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Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

Three taken to hospital after pub brawl

Police are investigating after three men suffered injuries during a fight at a pub, leaving them needing hospital treatment.

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Vandals attack village sports club for a third time

Vandals attack village sports club for a third time

Football club officials are angry and frustrated at the 'mindless' damage which is estimated to cost almost £2,000.

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Drink-driving arrest after man spotted slumped over wheel

Drink-driving arrest after man spotted slumped over wheel

A suspected drink-driver has been arrested after being spotted slumped over his steering wheel by an off-duty policeman.

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