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'I don’t want to let any opportunity pass me by'

'I don’t want to let any opportunity pass me by'

A pageant finalist has vowed to inspire all women and not take life for granted after losing her brother five years ago.

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Road holdup warning
Tinted windows among driving offences recorded

Tinted windows among driving offences recorded

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Murderer stalked friend's daughter after 32-year sentence

Murderer stalked friend's daughter after 32-year sentence
Tributes paid to 'genuinely lovely' and dedicated rugby manager

Tributes paid to 'genuinely lovely' and dedicated rugby manager
Kevin Stringer aiming for darting glory

Kevin Stringer aiming for darting glory
Boy, 8, donates hair to charity

Boy, 8, donates hair to charity
Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

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Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

Killer denied release for death of Kent priest

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Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'

Tributes paid to man with 'heart of gold'
Murder charge after man shot

Murder charge after man shot

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Gates reopen for sports fans this week

Gates reopen for sports fans this week

Spectators will be welcomed back to watch elite sporting events this week - here’s what’s taking place in Kent.
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Jack Leaning hits unbeaten century for Kent against Sussex

Jack Leaning hits unbeaten century for Kent against Sussex

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Kent look to push for final-day win over Sussex

Kent look to push for final-day win over Sussex
Kent fight back against Sussex on day two

Kent fight back against Sussex on day two

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Big chance to impress for Kent Women

Big chance to impress for Kent Women
Kent skittled out on day one at Sussex

Kent skittled out on day one at Sussex

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Exciting times for Cowdrey Cricket Club as girls' team launched

Exciting times for Cowdrey Cricket Club as girls' team launched
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'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'
Three dogs and a gerbil compete for place in Round 3

Three dogs and a gerbil compete for place in Round 3
Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

Boy's lizard on the loose after escape

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Police catch pig on the run

Police catch pig on the run

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A stately home reopening fit for a king

A stately home reopening fit for a king
Welcome back inside

Welcome back inside
'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'

'I fell in love with my cats simply by looking at their little faces'
A rare find: Kent's poshest PYO

A rare find: Kent's poshest PYO

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Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

Smelly loos, hit and miss booze - but the girl's a star

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Get ready to rock out

Get ready to rock out

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Baby milk shortages causing concern

Baby milk shortages causing concern

Worried parents are struggling to get their hands on two particular types of infant formula milk because of a nationwide shortage.

Nominate a teacher for top award

Nominate a teacher for top award
Kent has highest number of obese kids in country

Kent has highest number of obese kids in country
Famous names back children's book about tortoise

Famous names back children's book about tortoise

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What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

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Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

Record numbers join Big Garden Birdwatch

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Beautiful blooming bluebells

Beautiful blooming bluebells
The blooming Garden of England

The blooming Garden of England

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University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases

University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases
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University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases

University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases
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University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases

University of Kent reader Dr Robert Green OBE discusses cold cases
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Met Police divers search water at Chatham Dockside in major drugs probe

Met Police divers search water at Chatham Dockside in major drugs probe

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Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

Amazon to hire more than 1,300 staff in county

An online retail giant is set to create more than 1,300 jobs when it opens its new Kent fulfilment centre.

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Logistics firm looks to hire again

Logistics firm looks to hire again
New Travelodge to open 'in time for summer'

New Travelodge to open 'in time for summer'

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Time for a career in horticulture?

Time for a career in horticulture?

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Legal Sector Review 2021

Round up of the strengths and expertise of different law firms across the county, based on the findings of respected guides by Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

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A guide for your future. For year 11 students in Kent and Medway. Click here for the e-edition.

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