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‘It was the best thing we’ve ever done, but it’s time to say goodbye’

‘It was the best thing we’ve ever done, but it’s time to say goodbye’

A couple who have run a much-loved gift shop for more than a decade have announced their retirement.

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New towering pylons would cause 'great harm' to Kent beauty spots

New towering pylons would cause 'great harm' to Kent beauty spots

Campaigners fear a line of towering new electricity pylons cutting through the Kent countryside would cause “great harm” to the county’s beauty spots.

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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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School cabbie ‘threatened to smash partner's face in’

School cabbie ‘threatened to smash partner's face in’

A taxi driver who ferries children to and from school was secretly filmed threatening to "smash his partner's face in" during a vile tirade.

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‘ULEZ was crippling my bridal business - I’m so glad I moved here’

‘ULEZ was crippling my bridal business - I’m so glad I moved here’

A bridal store owner relocated her business to another high street after a huge drop in trade following the ultra-low emission zone expansion to Kent.

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Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

Engineering works across Easter bank holiday to disrupt train services

People are advised to check public transport routes before travelling across the Easter weekend.

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Police improve 101 call waiting times

Police improve 101 call waiting times

Kent’s police force has reduced its call waiting times from 15 minutes to 22 seconds for 101 non-emergency calls.

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12-year-old charged with attempted murder after teen girl stabbed

12-year-old charged with attempted murder after teen girl stabbed

A young boy is due in court after a teenager was assaulted.

Doorman slammed ex-girlfriend’s head against door and punched her fridge

Doorman slammed ex-girlfriend’s head against door and punched her fridge

A former security worker lost his job after turning up at his former partner’s home where he assaulted her and punched the cupboards.

Man high on cocaine took all his clothes off in front of female officer

Man high on cocaine took all his clothes off in front of female officer

A man high on cocaine took all his clothes off in front of a female police officer after breaking into a building site.

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When a tiger struck terror in town

When a tiger struck terror in town

A tiger allowed to wander the streets petrified Kent residents in Victorian times, driving some to the neighbouring town.

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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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Cheers to the future! Micropub and homes plan approved for derelict boozer

Cheers to the future! Micropub and homes plan approved for derelict boozer

The new owners of a once proud village pub left in ruins and “plagued by fly-tippers” have revealed their “exciting” plans for its future.

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Drone footage shows work underway on new A2 road layout

Drone footage shows work underway on new A2 road layout

New drone images show work has begun on a multi-million-pound road layout set to feature a Roman statue of the sea god Triton.

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‘How I discover millions for people who never knew they were entitled to it’

‘How I discover millions for people who never knew they were entitled to it’

An ‘heir hunter’ firm boss shows how he traces unknowing relatives owed millions of pounds and reveals their unclaimed fortunes.

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‘We need to get on with the crossing’

‘We need to get on with the crossing’

Despite growing concerns over costs, the government has been urged to press on with the controversial plan for a third Thames Crossing.

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

'You wouldn't think people steal from charity shops - but they've shut us down'

A heartbroken charity boss who helps raise aid for cancer patients has told how theft and dwindling donations will force him to close.

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Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

Council leader claims Eurostar could help limit EU Entry-Exit Scheme chaos

The government has been urged to consider everything possible to reduce the impact of the EU entry and exit system when it begins this October.

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

More than £1 million for county’s walking, cycling and wheeling travel choices

Kent County Council and Medway Council is getting funding from Active Travel England for new walking and cycling schemes.

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Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

Boy, 12, arrested after teen girl stabbed

A boy has been arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed in a residential area.

Backyard shisha lounge plans rejected after ‘crime fears’

Backyard shisha lounge plans rejected after ‘crime fears’

A proposal for a hookah lounge has been refused just weeks after police claimed it could lead to rowdy behaviour and attract crime to a high street.

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‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

‘Give us a chance to prove what we can do’

A charity says those with learning difficulties struggle to find jobs, after a post showing a woman with Down’s syndrome working in Asda went viral.

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School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

Tesco Extra closes after medical incident

A supermarket has reopened following a medical incident.

Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Two ex-servicemen travelled to Downing Street in a bid to get justice after being used as ‘guinea pigs’ during Britain’s nuclear testing programme.

Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

Woman convicted of luring murder victim to his death

A 36-year-old was found guilty of manslaughter after she sent a victim into a trap, in which he was attacked by a gang of men.

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Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Swimming pools to receive share of £60m fund

Ten leisure centres across the county are set to benefit from a windfall aimed at make them cheaper to run.

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