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Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar

A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.

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Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Inflatable ‘aqua park’ proposals resurface at shopping mall as leisure giant eyes expansion

Plans have been submitted for a seasonal aqua park and an observation deck for “cold water swimming” and yoga at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

Officers seeking to locate a man missing from a coastal village for more than two weeks have widened their search.

Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Campaigners took to the streets to voice their concerns over plans to build a “new car dependent town” on farmland next to a university campus.

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Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Tougher measures to tackle underage vape product sales are wanted by the county, according to the findings of a new survey.

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‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has lost his licence after being caught by police.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

Two women seriously injured in crash with Vauxhall Astra ‘involved in police pursuit’

Two women seriously injured in crash with Vauxhall Astra ‘involved in police pursuit’

Four people have been taken to hospital and an arrest made following a serious crash at a road junction.

Man taken to hospital after car seen ‘going into trees’

Man taken to hospital after car seen ‘going into trees’

Police, fire and ambulance crews are the scene of an accident involving a vehicle that has left the carriageway of a major motorway.

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‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

‘Dirty’ curry house kicked off Uber Eats celebrates new hygiene rating

Bosses at an Indian restaurant blacklisted by Uber Eats following a damning inspection say they have put “sweat and tears” into turning it around.

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'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light

Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.

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Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

A busy road was closed and two people taken to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Police have closed a road due to a broken-down farm vehicle which is leaking oil onto a carriageway.

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‘Crazy’ all-day traffic at port as holidaymakers stuck in traffic jam

‘Crazy’ all-day traffic at port as holidaymakers stuck in traffic jam

Passengers heading to France have been stuck in long queues all day as crowds head to the coast for the half-term getaway.

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‘Closing busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause absolute chaos’

‘Closing busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause absolute chaos’

The closure of a busy A-road for 13 weeks will cause traffic “chaos” and leave children struggling to get to school, it is feared.

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Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored

Eight chicks died after a blundering council worker posted a roadworks notice into a letterbox - despite warnings the birds were nesting inside.

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‘Eurostar dumped us, but we’d shack up with a rival’

‘Eurostar dumped us, but we’d shack up with a rival’

After refusing to stop in Kent for four years, we should stop courting the unfaithful Eurostar and instead fall into the arms of a rival operator.

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‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

Residents say new rubbish collectors have turned their town into a dump as uncollected bins overflow onto the streets.

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‘We’ve been shafted’ - anger as new train services to London quietly shelved

‘We’ve been shafted’ - anger as new train services to London quietly shelved

Plans for a new improved service connecting the County Town to London have been shelved

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Arrest after £22k diamond necklace stolen

Arrest after £22k diamond necklace stolen

Police have arrested a man in his 20s after a diamond necklace worth £22,000 was reported stolen from a jewellery shop.

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

'I’ll be lucky to take £30 as nobody is using the beach'

Beachgoers in part of Kent are concerned after restrictions were issued on two of its award-winning beaches days before the bank holiday weekend.

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

Lanes reopen after crash near Dartford Crossing

All lanes have reopened as a crash site on a busy A-road is cleared.

‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

A solar farm the size of 58 football pitches will be built on farmland after councillors said clean energy was more important than the appearance.

Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a woman was injured during a serious assault.

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

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Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

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