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Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

Two airlifted to hospital as serious crash shuts road

Two airlifted to hospital as serious crash shuts road

Two people have been airlifted to a London hospital after serious two-car crash this morning

Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at GP surgery

Man arrested for attempted murder after stabbing at GP surgery

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a medical practitioner was stabbed in the arm.

Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

Dramatic footage shows the moment a driver crashed into the back of a lorry before flipping several times.

Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

Government to pay for clean-up of woodland smothered in illegal waste

The government is to pay the full cost of clearing waste dumped in an ancient Kent woodland after emergency funding was secured.

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Costa Coffee drive-thru plans near M20 approved

Costa Coffee drive-thru plans near M20 approved

Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru have been approved, despite concerns about fumes and litter.

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Jobs saved at Kent Pfizer site as Chinese firm moves in

Jobs saved at Kent Pfizer site as Chinese firm moves in

A Chinese company is set to save dozens of jobs after confirming it is to set up its European headquarters in Kent.

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Exotic animal that escaped from zoo found after five days on the loose

Exotic animal that escaped from zoo found after five days on the loose

A tayra that has been on the loose for almost a week after escaping from her enclosure has been returned to her zoo after she was tracked down.

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‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

‘Cheeky’ dog steals more than 100 tennis balls from courts

An owner has returned more than 100 balls to tennis courts after discovering her light-pawed pooch’s quirky obsession.

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Kent’s most expensive flat sells for £2m amid boom in luxury seaside homes

Kent’s most expensive flat sells for £2m amid boom in luxury seaside homes

New beachfront homes are commanding huge prices, including Kent’s most expensive flat which has just sold for almost £2 million.

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'Landlords can end your life on the most petty grounds - tenants have no power'

'Landlords can end your life on the most petty grounds - tenants have no power'

Columnist Melissa Todd explores the potentially devastating impact of ‘no-fault evictions’ which can leave tenants homeless with little warning.

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‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

‘Revolving door of tutors to blame’: Apprentice electrician’s eight-year battle to get qualified

A trainee electrician enrolled on college course he was meant to pass four years ago claims absent tutors who lose his work are to blame.

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Stalker taunted schoolgirl with ‘sickening’ Snapchat messages about brother’s murder

Stalker taunted schoolgirl with ‘sickening’ Snapchat messages about brother’s murder

A stalker taunted the teenage sister of a murdered boy by sending her "depraved and grossly violent" messages and images about her brother’s death.

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What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

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Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

Work starts on £230m estate with traffic-busting relief road

Work has started on a controversial relief road as part of a sprawling housing development off a busy dual-carriageway.

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Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.

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‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

‘We’ve lost thousands of pounds because of roadworks – we want compensation!’

Local traders say business is down by 85% because of roadworks in the area which customers are avoiding.

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Council picks five sites to build 94 affordable homes

Council picks five sites to build 94 affordable homes

Five sites have been chosen by a local authority in Kent as it sets out to build an ambitious 1,000 affordable homes in the town.

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Fraudster ordered to pay £160k after Amazon splurge on company credit card

Fraudster ordered to pay £160k after Amazon splurge on company credit card

A convicted fraudster has been ordered to pay a hefty sum back after splurging £200,000 on Amazon with his chief executive’s company credit card.

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Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

Car park closed after rough sleepers ‘moved in’ to reopen

A town centre car park is expected to fully reopen by the weekend after rough sleepers set up camp on the top floor.

Baby boy’s death after choking at nursery deemed ‘misadventure’

Baby boy’s death after choking at nursery deemed ‘misadventure’

Jurors have returned a conclusion of misadventure at an inquest into the death of a little boy who choked on food at nursery.

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‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

A Kent MP and former sports minister has expressed her disappointment a historic football governance bill will not pass because of the election.

Fears grow over future of three Kent restaurants

Fears grow over future of three Kent restaurants

Speculation is mounting that three popular restaurants have been earmarked for closure - as bookings are no longer being taken beyond July 4.

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More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

More train carriages planned for town's harbour arm

Plans to replace a landmark blue bus which served as a Greek restaurant with train carriages and outdoor seating have been revealed.

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Arrest after man in his 50s found dead in home

Arrest after man in his 50s found dead in home

An investigation is underway and an arrest has been made after a man was found dead in a house.

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Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Police have taken action against more than 80 people during a six-hour clampdown on unsafe driving.

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Council’s £7.5m bid to revamp ramshackle theatre where Charlie Chaplin played

Council’s £7.5m bid to revamp ramshackle theatre where Charlie Chaplin played

A council has unveiled plans to secure £7.5m to revamp a ramshackle theatre which once hosted Charlie Chaplin.

Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

Chris Packham urges people to join march against 2,000 new homes in Kent

A TV presenter is urging people to join a march against a huge new housing development this weekend - describing it as “another threat to nature”.

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‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

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Wrongly convicted subpostmistress demands ‘serious’ public apology

Wrongly convicted subpostmistress demands ‘serious’ public apology

A former sub postmistress who was wrongly convicted has demanded a “serious” public apology amid the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT inquiry.

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