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Bear cub rejected by family given new home in time for Christmas

Bear cub rejected by family given new home in time for Christmas

13 December 2022

A baby bear rejected by its family at a Kent zoo has found a new home elsewhere in the county just in time for Christmas.

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People living in huge 10,000-home 'garden town' by 2025

People living in huge 10,000-home 'garden town' by 2025

13 December 2022

Exclusive: The first homes at one of Kent's most controversial developments could be occupied within three years - with up to 10 new schools planned.

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Pregnant addict jailed after crime spree

Pregnant addict jailed after crime spree

12 December 2022

A pregnant woman who dealt drugs and shoplifted to fund her heroin addiction has been jailed.

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Dad blasts supermarket after son, 7, bought £2 scratchcard

Dad blasts supermarket after son, 7, bought £2 scratchcard

11 December 2022

A dad has blasted a supermarket after claiming his son was allowed to buy a £2 scratchcard - despite being nine years below the legal age limit.

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The best festive displays across Kent

The best festive displays across Kent

11 December 2022

We have put together a round-up of some of the best Christmas lights and festive houses to visit across the county.

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Two charged following theft of 30 keyless cars

Two charged following theft of 30 keyless cars

09 December 2022

Two men from London are due to appear in court after the theft of 30 keyless cars along a motorway corridor.

The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

The pub where you get a personalised bar stool (after 12 years of boozing)

09 December 2022

Secret Drinker mixes with the regulars at a budget food boozer where a pint and Cowboy Burger cost under a tenner

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Council could make Airbnb owners pay for own bin collections

Council could make Airbnb owners pay for own bin collections

08 December 2022

A council could make owners of short-term holiday let properties face new charges for services such as waste collection.

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Broadband cable theft suspect in court

Broadband cable theft suspect in court

08 December 2022

Searches have been carried out at several properties with three men arrested and another charged over alleged broadband cable thefts.

Unsafe former care home could be converted into Airbnb

Unsafe former care home could be converted into Airbnb

08 December 2022

A former residential home shut down after a spate of incidents involving mistreatment of residents could be converted back into a house, or an Airbnb.

'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

'This hidden gem has some of the best food I've ever tasted'

08 December 2022

Broccoli in a bun? Addictive cabbage? Steak in curry sauce? It may sound strange but our reviewer thinks he's found one of Kent's best restaurants.

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Girl suffers head injuries in hit-and-run

Girl suffers head injuries in hit-and-run

07 December 2022

Police are searching for the driver of a car after a teenage girl reported head injuries from a collision.

'Albanian pupils are being bullied - it must stop'

'Albanian pupils are being bullied - it must stop'

07 December 2022

Youngsters from Albania are being bullied in schools following headlines over small boat crossings, according to the country's ambassador to the UK.

Plans for solar farm the size of 30 football pitches unveiled

Plans for solar farm the size of 30 football pitches unveiled

07 December 2022

The solar array would feature panels up to three-metres high and could produce enough green energy to power around 3,800 homes.

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GP surgery pulled out of special measures

GP surgery pulled out of special measures

07 December 2022

A surgery previously rated 'inadequate' has been taken out of special measures following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

TV star backs bid to save iconic landmark

TV star backs bid to save iconic landmark

07 December 2022

An award-winning actress has become a patron of the campaign to restore a historic seaside funicular lift.

'We must make our current border secure...'

'We must make our current border secure...'

06 December 2022

A council leader warned the Government a major bio-security catastrophe could occur if goods were not properly checked at the county's biggest port.

Parents of girl hit by car launch own speedwatch

Parents of girl hit by car launch own speedwatch

05 December 2022

The parents of a schoolgirl seriously injured after being hit by a car have taken to monitoring drivers in a bid to make their village safer.

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Teenage asylum seeker ‘scarred for life’ after chemical burns went untreated

Teenage asylum seeker ‘scarred for life’ after chemical burns went untreated

04 December 2022

A report has revealed people at asylum seeker processing centres were unable to wash for days and one girl was scarred with chemical burns.

Man in court after 'history of entering UK illegally'

Man in court after 'history of entering UK illegally'

04 December 2022

A court heard a man found in a small boat in the Channel had previously entered the country on numerous occasions.

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