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Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

Man caused horror crash in 100mph M2 police chase

28 March 2023

A thief who thought he was "untouchable" led police on a 100mph chase down a hard shoulder and crashed - causing his victim life-changing injuries.

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Town centre Barclays set to close

Town centre Barclays set to close

28 March 2023

Barclays will leave a town's high street later this year after footfall dramatically declined, with the nearest alternatives 30 minutes drive away.

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Police seize Scania trucks after waste dumping operation

Police seize Scania trucks after waste dumping operation

28 March 2023

Two vehicles have been seized by police for not having an MOT after reports of waste being dumped in part of the county sparked an operation.

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The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

The cost to see an NHS dentist to rise from April

28 March 2023

The cost to see and be treated by an NHS dentist will increase next month, price changes the British Dental Association are calling 'grotesque'.

Blind magistrate urges others to join her

Blind magistrate urges others to join her

28 March 2023

A blind woman has been a magistrate for 24 years has explained how she got into the role and why others should join her on the bench.

'We need action over bike thefts'

'We need action over bike thefts'

28 March 2023

An increase in the number of bike thefts is putting people off cycling.

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Burger King and Frankie and Benny’s on the market at cinema complex

Burger King and Frankie and Benny’s on the market at cinema complex

28 March 2023

The vacant units of two restaurant sites inside a town's entertainment centre have been put up for sale.

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Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

Bus station building could be turned into bubble tearoom

28 March 2023

Plans have been submitted to turn a disused bus station building into a bubble tearoom, set to be the 19th in Kent.

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Council to sign off on £50m loan to build 'Netflix' film studios

Council to sign off on £50m loan to build 'Netflix' film studios

28 March 2023

Council bosses are set to sign off on a £50 million loan to develop a major film studio linked with Netflix, Amazon and HBO.

Couple’s new-build nightmare after saving seven years for deposit

Couple’s new-build nightmare after saving seven years for deposit

28 March 2023

A couple who used their life-savings to put down a deposit on their first house say the new-build home has turned out to be a "disaster".

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Police officer attacked after call to social club

Police officer attacked after call to social club

27 March 2023

A police officer has been attacked after being called to a disturbance at a social club.

Developers of unpopular plans for 64 homes call for public inquiry

Developers of unpopular plans for 64 homes call for public inquiry

27 March 2023

The minds behind unpopular plans to demolish a bungalow and build homes on fields have called for the Planning Inspectorate to get involved.

GP chaos caused by 'faulty firewall'

GP chaos caused by 'faulty firewall'

27 March 2023

The cause of an IT problem which plunged every GP surgery in the county into chaos has been revealed.

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Get £25 off your next theatre show for just £1

Get £25 off your next theatre show for just £1

27 March 2023

To help theatres get through the cost of living crisis, The National Lottery is teaming up with venues to offer players £25 off their next show.

Rare parade of planets to happen this week

Rare parade of planets to happen this week

27 March 2023

Five planets, including Jupiter, Mercury and Venus, are expected to appear in the sky together this week and here's how you can see them.

Rag'n'Bone Man confirmed for summer gig at Dreamland

Rag'n'Bone Man confirmed for summer gig at Dreamland

27 March 2023

Singer-songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man will be among the headliners at a series of summer gigs at Dreamland this year.

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Payment date confirmed for £301 cost of living cash

Payment date confirmed for £301 cost of living cash

27 March 2023

Eight million homes are to get an extra £300 this spring to help them with the cost of living and the DWP has now comfirmed its payment dates.

'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

'It's too late for my bar - but please help others survive'

27 March 2023

The owner of a bar forced to close amid rocketing costs and competition from chains is imploring people to use independents - or lose them for good.

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'This ridiculous development will double the size of our hamlet'

'This ridiculous development will double the size of our hamlet'

27 March 2023

Furious residents have hit out at controversial housing plans after developers unveiled a bid for 40 new homes on farmland.

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Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

Classic pictures from Kent pubs in the Noughties

26 March 2023

Can you spot yourself or someone you know in our amazing archive photos taken at much-loved pubs across the county?

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