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Asda finally starts work on eyesore building after being hauled before court

Asda has finally started improving an eyesore town centre building blighted by vandalism after being hauled before a court by a council.

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More than £8k raised for family of ‘inspiring’ coach killed in crash

A football club have raised thousands of pounds to support the family of its a “loved” and “dearly missed” coach after his tragic death.

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Burger King and Costa set to join Aldi on derelict industrial estate site

Two new fast food outlets set to open at an out-of-town retail park have been revealed for the first time.

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Bomb squad called to ‘suspicious item’ in village

The bomb squad was called to a village after reports of a suspicious item.

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Low turnout at anti-immigration protest at barracks

Counter-protesters far outnumbered anti-immigration activists at a planned rally outside a former barracks.

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‘Dangerous’ rapist jailed for 10 years

A “dangerous” rapist has been jailed for 10 years.

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‘He was loved by so many’: Club’s tribute to ‘inspiring’ coach killed in M20 crash

A football club has paid a heartbreaking tribute to an “inspiring” coach and dad-of-two killed in a crash on the M20.

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'Dangerous sexual predator' from Folkestone jailed after repeatedly targeting victim

'He subjected his victim to a campaign of dreadful abuse'

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Police release CCTV image of man after thefts from postboxes

Police have released a CCTV image of a man after items were stolen from inside multiple postboxes.

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Two 18-year-olds arrested in Kent after Met Police stop car

Two 18-year-olds have been arrested after a vehicle linked to a London robbery was stopped in Kent.

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Heavy rain forecast to bring disruption to Kent

Forecasters have issued a weather warning as heavy downpours are expected to bring disruption to Kent.

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Met Office issues 22-hour heavy rain weather warning for Kent with flooding possible

Heavy rain is to be coupled with strong winds

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‘I could’ve watched the dazzling lights all night’

Our reporter got an exclusive look at Kent’s newest festive light trail and Santa’s Grotto set inside a 600-acre wildlife park.

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Lorry driver arrested after ‘wonderful’ dad-of-two, 36, killed in M20 crash

Police have arrested a lorry driver after a “wonderful” dad-of-two described as a “pillar of the community” was killed in a crash on the M20.

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Kent garden crowned best in the UK

A Kent garden has been named the best in the UK - beating hundreds of other entrants from across the country.

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The nine Kent towns where M&S could open new stores

Beloved British chain Marks & Spencer is looking to expand – and is eyeing up nine new locations in Kent.

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Santa’s Grotto inspired by the sea to open at shopping destination

The grotto is part of the attraction’s festive activities, including a seasonal marketplace and Christmas films.

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Two men jailed for combined 48 years after violent axe attack on A2 near Canterbury

The sickening assault happened on a live carriageway on the A2

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Blind great-grandmother rediscovers freedom after £13k home transformation

A blind 93-year-old great-grandmother says a “life-changing” £13,000 home upgrade has helped her regain her independence after years of isolation.

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Police and ambulance crews called after person collapses near Tesco

Paramedics and police were called after a person collapsed near Tesco.