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Tory leader says party can win Kent election

Tory leader says party can win Kent election

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch made her second visit to the county in weeks, promising to scrap inheritance tax rule changes affecting farmers.

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Moment man smashes protester’s megaphone in Kent Asda goes viral

Moment man smashes protester’s megaphone in Kent Asda goes viral

An animal rights activist is “glad” the moment a man smashed her megaphone in a supermarket has gone viral as it brings “more exposure” to her cause.

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‘This pub could become a true community hub - in the right hands’

‘This pub could become a true community hub - in the right hands’

A roadside pub with a “loyal local following” has temporarily called last orders while its owners seek to find a new landlord to run it.

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Day centre for elderly to close due to ‘financial losses’

Day centre for elderly to close due to ‘financial losses’

Charity bosses have confirmed they are closing one of their day centres, but will be relocating its services.

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Suspect charged after armed police swoop on property

Suspect charged after armed police swoop on property

A 34-year-old man has appeared in court after firearms officers descended on a town over the bank holiday weekend following reports a man had weapons.

Man dies after town centre attack

Man dies after town centre attack

A man aged in his 60s who was assaulted in a town centre last month has died in hospital, police have confirmed.

Man charged after suspected stabbing on Easter Sunday

Man charged after suspected stabbing on Easter Sunday

A 22-year-old man from Yorkshire has been charged after a suspected stabbing which saw another man taken to hospital.

‘Once in a generation’ £120m town centre makeover plans edge closer

‘Once in a generation’ £120m town centre makeover plans edge closer

Plans to build a new leisure centre, improve public spaces and provide vital new homes as part of a high street refurbishment are set to move forward.

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Man injured after ‘disturbance’ at tower block

Man injured after ‘disturbance’ at tower block

Emergency services descended on a block of flats following a disturbance inside the building.

Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train which prompted a large emergency response.

Missing teenage girl, 15, found safe and well

Missing teenage girl, 15, found safe and well

A 15-year-old girl reported missing has been found safe and well.

Analysis: How will political map of Kent look after last-ever KCC election?

Analysis: How will political map of Kent look after last-ever KCC election?

Ahead of the May 1 local election, we look at who may take control of County Hall before KCC is broken up to make way for new councils in Kent.

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‘How did we allow this to happen?’: Tragic tales of life inside infamous Kent mental asylum

‘How did we allow this to happen?’: Tragic tales of life inside infamous Kent mental asylum

Two former workers at an infamous Kent mental asylum have shared eye-opening tales of what life was like behind the institution’s walls.

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‘I received 18 driving fines from the council - I was exempt!’

‘I received 18 driving fines from the council - I was exempt!’

A mum with a school streets exemption has still received 18 fines even though her local council says they’ve cancelled each of them twice.

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‘Our daughter broke her neck on zipline - it's too dangerous for playground'

‘Our daughter broke her neck on zipline - it's too dangerous for playground'

The parents of a schoolgirl who broke her neck after falling headfirst from a zipline at a popular park say it is “too dangerous” for children.

‘Replacing bungalow with plush modern house will overshadow neighbours’

‘Replacing bungalow with plush modern house will overshadow neighbours’

Divisive plans to bulldoze a traditional bungalow and build a plush modern home in its place have sparked fears neighbours will be “overshadowed”.

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Fire crews finally leave flat blaze site as probe continues

Fire crews finally leave flat blaze site as probe continues

Fire teams have finally stood down after a blaze ripped through flats on Sunday - prompting an evacuation of residents.

Greggs plan for first town centre store

Greggs plan for first town centre store

The nationwide bakery giant, Greggs, has lodged plans to set up shop in a former town centre bank.

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Trees felled at site ahead of 300 new homes

Trees felled at site ahead of 300 new homes

Diggers have been cutting down trees and clearing farmland that will have almost 300 homes built on it once plans are approved.

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Multi-million selling singer makes surprise appearance at pier

Multi-million selling singer makes surprise appearance at pier

The lead singer of one of the UK’s best-loved bands delighted fans this weekend when he posed for photos on a trip to the seaside.

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Man charged with drink driving after crash outside pub

Man charged with drink driving after crash outside pub

A 42-year-old has been charged with drink driving after a van and a car crashed outside a pub, with pictures showing the damage caused.

739 homes in village set for green light

739 homes in village set for green light

Plans for 739 homes on the edge of a village are set to be approved in one night.

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Prisoners receive £650k in compensation payouts at ‘overcrowded’ jails

Prisoners receive £650k in compensation payouts at ‘overcrowded’ jails

Inmates have been awarded thousands due to injuries caused by other prisoners, staff, bunk beds and food contamination.

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Actress’s historic home back on the market for £800k

Actress’s historic home back on the market for £800k

A Grade II*-listed property owned by a famous actress and director is back on the market after a price drop.

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Everything you need to know about BST Hyde Park 2025

Everything you need to know about BST Hyde Park 2025

Fancy a Hyde Park concert this summer? Here’s all the information you need, including ticket prices and travel.

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Is this Kent Spoons really ‘the best in England’?

Is this Kent Spoons really ‘the best in England’?

We visited a Wetherspoon pub in Kent recently ranked among the country’s best to see if it deserves to be so highly rated.

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‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

A motorist is fighting to clear her name by appealing her case in crown court after being one of thousands stung by speeding fines.

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‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

A teenager has shared his battle with a rare cancer when he was only two years old as he celebrates his 16th birthday.

Vampire-inspired diner to open at shopping centre this summer

Vampire-inspired diner to open at shopping centre this summer

A derelict store at a shopping centre will be transformed into a “premium neighbourhood diner” paying homage to a cult vampire film.

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Why is Kent town seeing a spike in drug deaths?

Why is Kent town seeing a spike in drug deaths?

It has been called the number one location to visit in the UK - but “alarming” statistics reveal a darker side to this Kent town.

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