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Spaghetti da Vinci portrait proves anything is pasta-ble

An artist has recreated a piece thought to be a self-portrait of the great Leonardo da Vinci using food to mark 500 years since his death.

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M20 traffic lights plan hits buffers

A major traffic scheme aiming to improve journeys at a busy motorway junction has hit a roadblock after crucial funding was pulled.

Restaurant faces demolition in favour of flats

A popular Indian restaurant could soon be demolished and replaced by retirement flats.

Man 'tries to bite' police

A man has been charged after allegedly trying to bite police officers.

Savvy shopper's incredible bargain

A bargain hunter could not believe her luck when she picked up dozens of bags of chocolate coins at a remarkably reduced price.

Tributes paid to pair who died in car crash

A school has posted its condolences to two friends who died in a crash.

Nick sets world record for highest game of rugby

A mission to set new records on Mount Everest was successful - but at a cost.

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Beer and floral tributes left at double-fatal crash scene

A beer bottle and candle are among the tributes that have been left at the scene of a crash where two friends lost their lives.

'Banksy' unmasked after school mural appears

The identity of an artist behind a school mural has been revealed.

M20 crash causes delays

Drivers are being warned to avoid the M20 following a crash.

Why everyone is now heading for Tovil

Thousands of residents now face long drives to recycle their rubbish thanks to a dispute between local authorities.

Castle fanfare will be a gift to Kent

The composer of the specially-commissioned Leeds Castle 900 Fanfare, to be premiered this summer, says it will be a gift to the people of Kent.

Jane from Asda will carry the UK flag to Arkansas

A shop assistant from Maidstone will represent the UK at Walmart's annual American shindig.

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Gills reveal retained list

Gillingham have confirmed offers are on the table for leading scorer Tom Eaves and goalkeeper Tomas Holy but six depart.

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Kent Cricket League round-up

The latest results from the Kent Cricket League's Premier Division, including an impressive run chase.

Kent defiant in defeat

Kent produced some dogged last-day resistance but it was not enough to stave off defeat against Yorkshire.

Kuhn: My captaincy so far

Heino Kuhn assesses his spell as Kent's interim captain.

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