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'Hare-brained new cycle route is unnecessary and dangerous'

'Hare-brained new cycle route is unnecessary and dangerous'

Councillors have warned a new cycle route scheme on a busy main road - to give priority to people walking and cycling - is ill-conceived and unsafe.

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Flower-filled boat installed after death of college worker

Flower-filled boat installed after death of college worker

A unique memorial has been installed in memory of a much-loved member of college staff.

'You can't take pictures, but we've got croissants'

'You can't take pictures, but we've got croissants'

When our reporter was invited to a press appearance with Boris Johnson in East Kent, he spent more time staring at pastries than the PM.

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Kent pub famous for three-legged pig added to heritage list

Kent pub famous for three-legged pig added to heritage list

A much-loved pub which once had a resident three-legged pig has been given special protection through the National Heritage List.

Boris Johnson makes surprise Kent visit

Boris Johnson makes surprise Kent visit

The Prime Minister visited an East Kent vaccination centre, as the NHS accelerates the emergency Covid booster rollout.

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Iconic cliffside property sells above guide price at auction

Iconic cliffside property sells above guide price at auction

A historic seafront structure which has been empty for many years has gone under the hammer today.

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Former defence centre to process asylum seekers from January

Former defence centre to process asylum seekers from January

The Home Office has confirmed it will use a former defence fire training and development centre to process asylum seekers from January.

Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

Flat shut down by police over drugs and anti-social behaviour

Numerous complaints of drug misuse, excess noise and disturbances have led to a closure order being secured for a flat.

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Sinkhole opens up in middle of road

Sinkhole opens up in middle of road

A sinkhole said to measure 3m in depth has opened up in the middle of a residential street.

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Boy requires surgery after swallowing magnets

Boy requires surgery after swallowing magnets

A dad is warning other parents not to buy toys with magnets after his son swallowed them and ended up requiring surgery.

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Ryan's decision to leave Chelsea

Ryan's decision to leave Chelsea

Ramsgate manager Matt Longhurst has tipped new signing Bradley Ryan to return to the big time after the teenager asked to leave Chelsea.

'Let's be clear - the theatre will close for around a year'

'Let's be clear - the theatre will close for around a year'

Exclusive: One of the county's top theatres is to close for 'around a year' as a local authority reveals its plans for the iconic venue.

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Plans to use former defence centre to process asylum seekers

Plans to use former defence centre to process asylum seekers

The Home Office is considering using a former defence fire training centre to process asylum seekers, it has been reported.

Pair accused of 20 shoplifting offences at same store

Pair accused of 20 shoplifting offences at same store

A man and woman are set to appear in court accused of numerous thefts from the same Co-op branch.

'We may never know name of man found dead at sea'

'We may never know name of man found dead at sea'

As RNLI crews prepare to be on-call throughout the Christmas period, one volunteer has shared the tragic story of a nameless man found dead at sea.

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'I feel so unsafe I have to barricade the door'

'I feel so unsafe I have to barricade the door'

A mum says she has been left with no choice but to barricade herself in her council flat with her young son due to feeling so unsafe.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A missing man has been found safe and well.

'Cultural' nightspot faces licence review over noise

'Cultural' nightspot faces licence review over noise

Fed-up residents living in flats above a popular venue claim they are having to live with loud music, drunken cheering and whooping.

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Scaffolder seriously injured by 48,000-volt electric shock

Scaffolder seriously injured by 48,000-volt electric shock

A scaffolder has suffered serious injuries after a metal tube he was lifting hit a power line - sending 48,000 volts through his body.

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Anger at fresh plans for housing next to SEN school

Anger at fresh plans for housing next to SEN school

Parents of pupils at a special educational needs school have blasted a developer for resubmitting housing plans which were quashed in the High Court.

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