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‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

A popular couple returning to run a much-loved pub have started renovating it with the help of loyal customers and plan to reopen it soon.

Women accused of stealing 450 items in shoplifting spree

Women accused of stealing 450 items in shoplifting spree

Five women have been arrested following an alleged shoplifting spree and police want help to track down another suspect.

‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

The owner of an independent bakery has spoken of the “excruciating pain” he suffered which led him to close his shop - but says it’s not the end.

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Drug dealer with ‘far-reaching’ supply network jailed

Drug dealer with ‘far-reaching’ supply network jailed

Footage has been shared of the moment a drug dealer was stopped by police who found a stab vest and phones with 9,296 messages sent to 150 contacts.

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Lib Dem leader's visit signals party's intent

Lib Dem leader's visit signals party's intent

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey visited Kent ahead of local elections.

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Kent Merit Under-13 Girls Cup Final

Kent Merit Under-13 Girls Cup Final

Langton Green produced their best performance of the season on the big occasion to lift the Kent Merit Under-13 Girls Cup.

Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

Drink-driver banned after being caught twice by the same cop

A motorist has been banned from the road after the same cop caught him behind the wheel while over the limit for a second time.

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Teen pushed against shop in robbery bid by gang of 10

Teen pushed against shop in robbery bid by gang of 10

An appeal has been launched after a teenager was repeatedly pushed during an attempted robbery by a group of 10 youths.

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Two treated by paramedics after flat blaze near Sainsbury’s

Two treated by paramedics after flat blaze near Sainsbury’s

Six fire engines have been tackling a fire at a residential block.

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‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

‘Desperate need’ for new £1.5m plastic pitch

Hundreds of people have voiced their support for a new 3G pitch after rain stopped play for young footballers for a fifth week running.

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Alleged member of ‘organised shoplifting gang’ charged

Alleged member of ‘organised shoplifting gang’ charged

A man is to appear in court after a large quantity of baby products believed to be stolen were found in a Mercedes.

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Charity shop overwhelmed after £40k donation of wedding dresses

Brides-to-be can pick up a bargain after a generous wedding shop owner donated her stock of dresses, veils and shoes to charity.

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Bayley beaten in Singapore showdown

Bayley beaten in Singapore showdown

Tunbridge Wells Paralympian Will Bayley fell at the final hurdle in the Singapore Smash - but says he’ll come back stronger.

Speeding biker who fractured victim’s thigh while evading police is spared jail

Speeding biker who fractured victim’s thigh while evading police is spared jail

A 23-year-old delivery driver who fractured a woman’s thigh bone when he crashed into her while trying to avoid police has avoided prison time.

'Drivers are being conned over fake parking space'

'Drivers are being conned over fake parking space'

A grandmother believes people are being “conned” after being ticketed due for using an unofficial parking bay.

Suspect ‘lunged at police officer with a spear’

Suspect ‘lunged at police officer with a spear’

A 33-year-old man has been accused of trying to attack a police officer with a spear after a disturbance at a town centre property.

Kent woman wins £1million on EuroMillions

Kent woman wins £1million on EuroMillions

A lucky Kent resident, known only as Mrs H, has picked up a life-changing amount of money from playing the National Lottery’s Lucky Dip.

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Bayley extends winning run

Bayley extends winning run

Para player-of-the-year Will Bayley still hasn’t lost a class 7 match since Tokyo 2021 as he ended a fine week in style at the Astana Open.

Cows return to Kent castle for first time in 50 years

Cows return to Kent castle for first time in 50 years

A herd of grazing cows has returned to a Kent castle where they were first introduced in the 19th century.

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Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

The body of a 23-year-old man has been found in a village countryside after police and his family launched a search party.

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