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Historic walkway reopens after demolition work

Historic walkway reopens after demolition work

A council has demolished the roof of an historic firing range shelter after rusting iron supports and crumbling concrete led to safety fears.

Masked burglar who raided newsagent's jailed

Masked burglar who raided newsagent's jailed

A masked man who helped raid a newsagents for £6,800 of cigarettes before an 11-mile police chase has been jailed.

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Jason Statham pictured on set of Hollywood movie

Jason Statham pictured on set of Hollywood movie

Hollywood star Jason Statham has been pictured filming in Kent for his upcoming film.

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One in, one out for Sheppey

One in, one out for Sheppey

Sheppey United have brought in a young defender from Dartford while another has left after the club received a seven-day approach.

Jono returns to assist Sheppey

Jono returns to assist Sheppey

Sheppey United have brought back a familiar face to assist manager Jack Midson.

Children's nursery ranked among the best

Children's nursery ranked among the best

A nursery that opened just three years ago is officially one of the best in the country after it was rated outstanding by inspectors.

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Campaign to breathe new life into lost railway steps up a gear

Campaign to breathe new life into lost railway steps up a gear

People have been encouraged to get involved with a project to create a new route for walkers and cyclists along an old railway line.

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'Fireworks killed my dog, they should be banned'

'Fireworks killed my dog, they should be banned'

Dog owners, farmers and animal rescuers are calling for loud fireworks to be banned due to the anxiety they cause pets, livestock and wildlife.

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How the Queen Mother helped turn Rod Hull and Emu into stars

How the Queen Mother helped turn Rod Hull and Emu into stars

It's 50 years since Kent entertainer Rod Hull became an overnight sensation. But what did he and Emu do to the Queen Mum to create those headlines?

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When chickens meet 'flockdown'

When chickens meet 'flockdown'

John Nurden on the trials and tribulations of coping with hens during a bird flu lock down.

Drone pictures show Hollywood film crew on bridge

Drone pictures show Hollywood film crew on bridge

New drone pictures offer a behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood movie being filmed in Kent this weekend.

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Bridge closed for Hollywood filming

Bridge closed for Hollywood filming

Filming of a major movie has seen a busy bridge shut this weekend.

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First visit to £3m water pipe drilling site

First visit to £3m water pipe drilling site

Engineers reveal progress on major Southern Water scheme after summer catastrophe which left thousands without water.

Car breaker's joy after winning seven-year fight to axe business

Car breaker's joy after winning seven-year fight to axe business

A businessman has got his way after battling with planners for seven years to convert a scrapyard next to a national monument.

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Major movie set for weekend filming in Kent

Major movie set for weekend filming in Kent

A film starring actors Jason Statham and Jeremy Irons will be shot in Kent this weekend with a major road and bridge closed to the public.

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Could abandoned railway line become new cycle way?

Could abandoned railway line become new cycle way?

Campaigners are working on plans to turn 11 miles of abandoned railway line into a 'greenway' for cyclists and walkers.

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Recruitment crisis as local jobs vanish

Recruitment crisis as local jobs vanish

A senior lifeboat officer has raised the alarm over how the loss of old industries is having a major impact on the recruitment of lifesavers.

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Three jailed after 2,300 cannabis plants found in club

Three jailed after 2,300 cannabis plants found in club

Three men have been handed prison sentences after police found a cannabis factory in a boarded up nightclub.

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Local man spends £18m on Island’s first business park

Local man spends £18m on Island’s first business park

A self-made millionaire who left his comprehensive school at 16 is behind plans for a new £18m business hub which is hoped will 'change perceptions'.

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Mission accomplished for hockey World Cup winner

Mission accomplished for hockey World Cup winner

Hockey player Claire Hales’ life ambition of representing her country is now fulfilled - and she’s a Masters World Cup winner, too.

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