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Heavy metal band to headline seaside venue

Heavy metal band to headline seaside venue

16 February 2023

Grammy-nominated rockers Trivium are celebrating their 10th album with a string of intimate UK shows.

'He was my best friend and the most amazing dad'

'He was my best friend and the most amazing dad'

15 February 2023

A devastated partner has paid tribute to a dad-of-two killed in a horror crash that claimed two lives.

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'I can't believe this - we love you man'

'I can't believe this - we love you man'

14 February 2023

Tributes have been paid to the second victim of a fatal crash, with shocked loved ones describing him as a "good mate".

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Former 160-year-old pub sold

Former 160-year-old pub sold

14 February 2023

A long-abandoned 19th century pub has been sold at auction, with builders and developers taking a lot of interest in the former boozer.

Heartbreak for couples as weddings cancelled at £11m castle

Heartbreak for couples as weddings cancelled at £11m castle

14 February 2023

Dozens of devastated couples booked to tie the knot at a historic Kent castle have had their weddings cancelled at short notice.

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Midwife placements pulled at scandal-hit hospital

Midwife placements pulled at scandal-hit hospital

13 February 2023

Student midwives say they have been left in limbo after a university suspended placements over fears they could not be carried out safely.

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Two men in 30s die in horror crash

Two men in 30s die in horror crash

13 February 2023

Two men in their 30s have died and a third has been injured in a head-on crash involving a BMW and a transit van.

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Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

Incredible moment asteroid turns into fireball off Kent coast

13 February 2023

Stargazers have been left in awe after spotting a huge fireball over the English Channel from an asteroid hurtling towards Earth.

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Serious crash closes major road

Serious crash closes major road

13 February 2023

A major road is likely to be shut for hours following a serious crash.

Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

Concerns as new homes set for vacant village plot rise from 28 to 47

13 February 2023

Bosses behind new housing for a rural village have revealed plans to almost double the number of proposed homes for the land.

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Celebrity chef's new Kent restaurant added to Michelin Guide

Celebrity chef's new Kent restaurant added to Michelin Guide

11 February 2023

A new restaurant launched by a celebrity chef has become the latest in the county to be added to the Michelin Guide.

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Sadness as 'outstanding' nursery forced to close

Sadness as 'outstanding' nursery forced to close

10 February 2023

An 'outstanding'-rated nursery - owned by Saga - will close later this year after the travel firm decided to leave its headquarters.

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Pictures reveal the Burstin lives on!

Pictures reveal the Burstin lives on!

10 February 2023

People thought a much-maligned Kent hotel was going to be rebranded as the Grand - but new pictures show its old name is back.

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Pub which 'needed a bit of love' gets £350k refurb

Pub which 'needed a bit of love' gets £350k refurb

10 February 2023

A pub and carvery will soon re-open after an eight week refurbishment and £350,000 investment.

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Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

Stunning new photos reveal rare crockery on Kent shipwreck

09 February 2023

A ship that sank 167 years ago and contains a cargo of exceptionally rare ceramics has been granted government protection.

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

Library to remain closed after flooding damage

08 February 2023

A Kent library, which was closed last year after suffering water damage, will remain shut until at least next month, council bosses say.

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Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

Inside the lock-up used by small boat smugglers

08 February 2023

A lock-up which was used to store inflatable boats, engines and life jackets needed to smuggle desperate people across the Channel has been uncovered.

Work begins on new 77-home development

Work begins on new 77-home development

08 February 2023

Construction of a new road has started paving the way for developers to move in and build a new housing estate.

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Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

Schoolgirl hit by car in hospital with life-changing injuries

08 February 2023

A girl remains in a serious condition in a London hospital three weeks after being hit by a car near a zebra crossing.

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Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

Saga to close huge Kent headquarters

07 February 2023

Over-50s travel and insurance giant Saga says it is "no longer sustainable nor economically viable" to keep its head office open.

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