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Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

Caribbean restaurant to open at retail park today

11 November 2022

A Caribbean restaurant is to open at a leisure complex this evening - competing with the likes of Taco Bell and German Doner Kebab.

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Bus operator to hike fares

Bus operator to hike fares

11 November 2022

A bus firm is putting up its tickets prices this weekend - with fares rising by 40% for commuters in some towns.

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'The toilets smelt of mould, the music was rubbish and everyone was wearing a coat'

'The toilets smelt of mould, the music was rubbish and everyone was wearing a coat'

11 November 2022

Secret Drinker's in the dark as he visits a freezing cold pub and admires some wonderful decor.

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The 'professional' ramraiders who stole six cash machines

The 'professional' ramraiders who stole six cash machines

10 November 2022

Two men have been jailed after causing £1.6 million worth of damage and stealing vehicles and cash machines from six shops across Kent.

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Poppy Appeal halted due to bad weather

Poppy Appeal halted due to bad weather

10 November 2022

Volunteers had to stop selling poppies after their gazebo kept blowing away - but are now back on the street thanks to a generous donation.

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

10 November 2022

A funeral date has been set for mum-of-three Debbie Griggs - more than two decades after she was killed by her husband.

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Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

10 November 2022

Public toilets run by a district council have been boarded up after repeated problems, including graffiti and broken windows.

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John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

John Lewis releases new Christmas ad

10 November 2022

The retailer's latest festive ad campaign tells the heart-warming tale of a middle-aged man taking up a new hobby.

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We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

10 November 2022

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting us all in the pocket - but would one of Kent's cheapest fry-ups pass our taste test?

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Council to offer free parking every weekend in December

Council to offer free parking every weekend in December

09 November 2022

Car parks in a district will be free on every Saturday in December following a council rethink.

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Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

09 November 2022

An ornamental water feature is to have much of its base rebuilt after "significant voids" were uncovered.

Pair point finger at each other after man knifed in face

Pair point finger at each other after man knifed in face

09 November 2022

Two men accused of knifing another man’s face in a pub doorway have blamed each other for the attack - with one labelling the other a “psycho”.

Road made impassable after severe flooding

Road made impassable after severe flooding

09 November 2022

A highway became impassable by a deluge of water, at least some of which is coming downhill from a hosepipe.

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The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

The Kent MPs targeted by hundreds of 'toxic' tweets

09 November 2022

New research reveals the extent of abuse of MPs on social media - and finds two Kent politicians are among the UK's most targeted.

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'True gentleman' Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Boyce, dies

'True gentleman' Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Boyce, dies

08 November 2022

Tributes have been paid after the Admiral of the Fleet, The Lord Boyce, has died.

Backlog of lorries leads to Dover TAP returning

Backlog of lorries leads to Dover TAP returning

08 November 2022

A highways scheme restricting the flow of lorries into a port town has now been put back in place.

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Dover firebomber's cause of death confirmed

Dover firebomber's cause of death confirmed

08 November 2022

An inquest opened this morning into the death of the man behind the Dover firebomb attack.

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

The part of Kent which has seen a 46% house price hike

08 November 2022

A new report has revealed the area of the county which has seen a staggering leap in house prices.

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Jilted boyfriend wrote sick messages about ex on cushion

Jilted boyfriend wrote sick messages about ex on cushion

08 November 2022

A man stalked his former partner by bombarding her with abusive and insulting voicemails, letters, cards and even left items at her home.

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Kent pays tribute with Remembrance Day concerts

Kent pays tribute with Remembrance Day concerts

08 November 2022

You can pay your respects this weekend at moving memorial concerts taking place across the county.

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