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Pride event set for return to Kent town

Pride event set for return to Kent town

A pride event is set to return to a Kent town for the second time this summer following its successful debut in 2024.

‘We know he’ll be looking down smiling’: Outdoor library opened in teacher’s memory

‘We know he’ll be looking down smiling’: Outdoor library opened in teacher’s memory

A school left devastated by the loss of one of its “gifted” and kind” teachers has opened an outdoor reading pavilion and garden in his memory.

‘It’s scary to think what could have happened’: Landscaper discovers wartime bomb in garden

‘It’s scary to think what could have happened’: Landscaper discovers wartime bomb in garden

A landscaping boss has told how “excitement” turned to fear after digging up a wartime bomb in a customer's back garden.

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Hand grenade found at beach prompts bomb squad response

Hand grenade found at beach prompts bomb squad response

A bomb squad has been scrambled to a beach after a hand grenade was discovered.

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Bomb squad descends on village sparking major route closure

Bomb squad descends on village sparking major route closure

A bomb squad has descended on a remote property this morning sparking the closure of a major route.

Coastal car park visits down by 30,000 after ‘eye-watering’ fee hikes

Coastal car park visits down by 30,000 after ‘eye-watering’ fee hikes

Car park visits in two Kent coastal towns have dropped by more than 30,000 since “eye-watering” fee hikes were imposed last year.

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Former lifeguard ‘violently’ shook and punched 18-month-old he was babysitting

Former lifeguard ‘violently’ shook and punched 18-month-old he was babysitting

A 32-year-old has been jailed after he was seen “shaking” and “punching” a baby he was babysitting for a friend.

'It'll be broken down or set on fire': The small number of stolen cars reunited with owners revealed

'It'll be broken down or set on fire': The small number of stolen cars reunited with owners revealed

More than 7,000 vehicles have been stolen in the county in the last three years, but how many are recovered or returned to their owners?

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‘Our narrow country lanes can’t cope with a wedding venue’

‘Our narrow country lanes can’t cope with a wedding venue’

Villagers fear plans to turn a farm into a wedding venue are “totally unsuitable” as country lanes around the site will be “unable to cope”.

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‘Railways are vital - not everyone can or wants to drive’

‘Railways are vital - not everyone can or wants to drive’

The importance of our railways, parental responsibility for criminal children and ULEZ are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

We tried seaside bar’s 'sunset session' with live music and £30 three-course meal

Our reporter takes a break from the newsroom and enjoys drinks, dinner and jazz music in a cosy, intimate setting for this week’s food review.

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Part of M20 shut after car overturns

Part of M20 shut after car overturns

A motorway was blocked in both directions after a vehicle overturned.

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Aldi reopens after 10-month refurbishment works

Aldi reopens after 10-month refurbishment works

A long-awaited supermarket expansion, which has seen the store shut for two months for a makeover, has reopened.

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Delays after crash on major route

Delays after crash on major route

Drivers were facing delays after a crash on a major route this afternoon.

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Paedophile downloaded thousands of indecent images of extreme abuse

Paedophile downloaded thousands of indecent images of extreme abuse

A paedophile who downloaded more than 2,000 indecent images of children and shared them with others has been jailed.

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

Steakhouse boss prepares to open in ‘Kent’s historic heart’

A restaurant boss is gearing up for an opening date as she aims to bring a “unique dining experience to Kent’s historic heart”.

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Channel 4 says ‘more must be done’ after producer took his own life

Channel 4 says ‘more must be done’ after producer took his own life

An investigation which was launched into the death of a TV producer who took his own life has found “more needs to be done” for freelancers.

Demolition of former Tesco begins

Demolition of former Tesco begins

The demolition of a former Tesco has begun to make way for flats.

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Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

Kent ice cream boss ‘right’ to stop selling slushy drinks amid fears for children

An ice cream van fleet owner says his decision to stop selling ‘slushy’ drinks has been the right as doctors warn of the health risks to children.

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Son cleared of murder after stabbing mother to death

Son cleared of murder after stabbing mother to death

A 32-year-old has been found guilty of manslaughter after his mum was fatally stabbed.

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Police called to couple ‘having sex on beach’ in broad daylight

Police called to couple ‘having sex on beach’ in broad daylight

Police were called to reports of a couple having sex on a beach in broad daylight, leaving onlookers stunned.

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

A council will continue to run a town centre cinema for a further 18 months after it stepped up last year.

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Moment ‘senseless’ burglars smash into Boots store

Moment ‘senseless’ burglars smash into Boots store

A “senseless” burglar who raided £6,300 of goods from a Boots store in two raids in one night has been jailed.

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Innovation park redesign approved and welcomes first tenant

Innovation park redesign approved and welcomes first tenant

Plans for a redesign and change of direction of a business park have been approved as the first tenant is revealed.

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Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

Divisive plans to demolish a “scruffy” building to make way for new homes and shops are set to be approved, despite concerns over parking.

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Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Teenager among two arrested after Audi failed to stop for police

Two people, including a boy, 15, have been arrested and an Audi car seized after it failed to stop for police.

Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

Sheep ‘tragically’ dies after being chased by dog at nature reserve

A sheep has died from stress after being chased by a dog at a nature reserve.

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Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

Rollercoaster remains on ice as park prepares to reopen

New rides and prices have been confirmed for a seaside theme park - but there’s no sign yet of a return for its most famous rollercoaster.

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Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

Woman taken to hospital after car hits barrier on M25

Drivers faced delays on a motorway this morning following a crash.

'AI is reshaping our world unchecked - but it can't replace our humanity'

'AI is reshaping our world unchecked - but it can't replace our humanity'

This week, columnist Melissa Todd considers the impact of AI on our lives - and why it can never replicate our creativity, empathy or innate humanity.

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