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Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

Fire crews tackle kitchen blaze

24 February 2023

Two fire engines were called to scene of a kitchen fire, with one person treated for the effects of breathing in smoke.

Italian restaurants face 'inevitable' changes as food shortages persist

Italian restaurants face 'inevitable' changes as food shortages persist

24 February 2023

Italian restaurants and takeaways are among those faced with making menu changes as salad shortages persist, confirms the body representing them.

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First signs of Saharan dust cloud in Kent

First signs of Saharan dust cloud in Kent

24 February 2023

A Saharan dust cloud which has been making its way across Europe may have arrived above the county as motorists report orange flecks on their cars.

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Long delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

Long delays after crash near Dartford Crossing

24 February 2023

Motorists faced long delays for several hours following a crash near the Dartford Crossing.

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Sadness as chain shuts high street shop 18 months after opening

Sadness as chain shuts high street shop 18 months after opening

24 February 2023

A high street shop has suddenly closed, citing "increasingly challenging retail conditions".

Chris Packham 'happy to meet' park bosses over nature reserve plan

Chris Packham 'happy to meet' park bosses over nature reserve plan

24 February 2023

Nature expert Chris Packham says he is willing to discuss plans for a hotel and surf resort after a reserve for protected birds was added.

Rescue teams called to man stuck in mud at seafront

Rescue teams called to man stuck in mud at seafront

24 February 2023

Rescue teams have been called to a popular beach following reports of a man stuck in mud.

Prime heads for shelves of fourth supermarket

Prime heads for shelves of fourth supermarket

24 February 2023

Prime has made it onto the shelves of two new supermarkets this week with Morrisons now joining Sainsbury's in selling the viral drink.

'It would create a slum and absolutely destroy the whole area'

'It would create a slum and absolutely destroy the whole area'

24 February 2023

Plans to turn a run-down care home into a 47-bed home have met such a furious backlash that the developer admits they are likely to be snubbed.

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KFC worker caught after downing cans of beer before driving

KFC worker caught after downing cans of beer before driving

24 February 2023

A KFC worker pulled over by police was found to be over the legal drink-drive limit and had downed several cans earlier that evening.

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Plans unveiled for £10m school to support 1,150 new homes

Plans unveiled for £10m school to support 1,150 new homes

24 February 2023

Details have emerged for a 425-pupil primary school to be built on a new development for 1,000 homes.

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Reality TV star snaps up Kent castle - and weddings are back on

Reality TV star snaps up Kent castle - and weddings are back on

24 February 2023

The new celebrity owner of a historic castle says she is "devastated" couples had to panic after being told their weddings were "cancelled".

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'They're doing all this work - but it’s still dangerous to cross road!'

'They're doing all this work - but it’s still dangerous to cross road!'

24 February 2023

A project transforming one of the main routes between two Kent towns has sparked a backlash from “heartbroken” residents.

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Kent Wildlife Trust oppose £9bn tunnel plans

Kent Wildlife Trust oppose £9bn tunnel plans

24 February 2023

A charity has said plans for Britain's longest road tunnel would "destroy" wildlife and natural habitat.

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Council workers protest over pay

Council workers protest over pay

23 February 2023

Staff from one of the county's biggest councils are protesting in a dispute over a pay increase.

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Boy with autism 'distraught' as cat shot twice and left unable to walk

Boy with autism 'distraught' as cat shot twice and left unable to walk

23 February 2023

The owners of a cat left unable to walk after being shot twice in an alley are facing the heartbreaking prospect of having to have him put to sleep.

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Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree

23 February 2023

A career thief who used a pensioner's stolen bank card and swiped jewellery worth thousands from a shopping centre has been jailed.

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Woman, 74, dies in hospital after crash

Woman, 74, dies in hospital after crash

23 February 2023

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a two-car collision claimed the life of a pensioner and left a man seriously hurt.

'This is the ugliest building I've ever seen'

'This is the ugliest building I've ever seen'

23 February 2023

Plans for a bright orange and green building have been sent back to the drawing board - after critics labelled the scheme "barking mad" and "garish".

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Beloved cat 'lucky to be able to walk' after catapult attack

Beloved cat 'lucky to be able to walk' after catapult attack

23 February 2023

A furious mum has issued a warning after her beloved cat was shot with a catapult on a housing estate.

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