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Incredibly rare figurine of Roman god’s head unearthed

Incredibly rare figurine of Roman god’s head unearthed

23 February 2024

Archeologists say the discovery of a figurine depicting the face of a god provides an insight into the religious beliefs of the Roman provinces.

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Tesco car park chaos after trolley bays scrapped

Tesco car park chaos after trolley bays scrapped

21 February 2024

Baffled shoppers say they have nowhere to leave their trolleys after every bay was removed from a Tesco car park.

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Free attractions for great family days out

Free attractions for great family days out

19 February 2024

If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.

'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

'Council can't be trusted to run a bath, let alone a cinema’

18 February 2024

Eyebrows have been raised over a council’s takeover of a struggling cinema – with residents saying they "wouldn't trust it to run a bath".

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Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

14 February 2024

The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.

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Abandoned golf course turned into luxury estate where homes cost £1.6m

Abandoned golf course turned into luxury estate where homes cost £1.6m

14 February 2024

A long-abandoned golf course is being transformed into a luxury estate where the five-bed homes cost £1.6m.

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Couple expecting baby killed in crash at poorly marked crossroads

Couple expecting baby killed in crash at poorly marked crossroads

12 February 2024

Faded road markings and a twisted give way sign may have contributed to the tragic crash deaths of a young man and his pregnant girlfriend.

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'It's a ghost town - we need a Primark'

'It's a ghost town - we need a Primark'

11 February 2024

One in three residents are calling for Primark to open in a Kent “ghost town” – as shoppers hit out at a lack of variety on their high street.

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'I still have faith in Kent's high streets - that's why I'm opening a new shop'

'I still have faith in Kent's high streets - that's why I'm opening a new shop'

10 February 2024

A brave business owner has unveiled plans to expand into a high street despite shops closing throughout the county at an alarming rate.

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Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

Kent’s newest National Garden Scheme gardens

10 February 2024

The voluntary scheme, which gives the public exclusive access to private gardens, has revealed 10 new locations for this year.

Cannabis farm with more than 100 plants discovered

Cannabis farm with more than 100 plants discovered

08 February 2024

A cannabis cultivation of more than 100 plants has been uncovered following reports of suspected criminal activity.

‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

‘We've turned zero-star hygiene rating around - I have nothing to hide'

07 February 2024

The boss of a curry house rocked by a poor food hygiene report says customers can come and inspect the kitchen as he has “nothing to hide”.

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‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

‘They'd still be alive if you hadn't shut their care home down’

06 February 2024

The families of two dementia patients believe their loved ones would still be alive if they weren't abruptly moved to a new care home.

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Hundreds of homes hit by power cuts

Hundreds of homes hit by power cuts

02 February 2024

Hundreds of homes have been hit by sudden power cuts as residents resort to candles to light their properties.

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

Drug dealer caught with £500k haul told police his ‘guns were antiques’

01 February 2024

A drug dealer who had a half-million pound stash of clash-A drugs and an arsenal of weapons stashed away in a lock-up has been jailed.

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Fantastic days out this February half-term

Fantastic days out this February half-term

29 January 2024

Make great memories with the kids at some of Kent’s best museums, theatres, castles and zoos during the school holidays.

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

Historic Kent pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be turned into house

29 January 2024

Plans reveal a Grade II-listed pub run by Paul Hollywood's wife could be closed and converted into a residential property.

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Drunk threatened to perform sex act over stranger’s Porsche

Drunk threatened to perform sex act over stranger’s Porsche

27 January 2024

A drunk man threatened to carry out a sex act over a stranger’s Porsche after downing alcohol at a friend’s birthday party.

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Bosses rethink concert hall planned for town centre car park

Bosses rethink concert hall planned for town centre car park

25 January 2024

Ambitious plans for a huge concert hall on a town centre car park have been put on hold while developers “change things slightly”.

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CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

CCTV released as ‘men demand money at woman’s door’

24 January 2024

Police investigating an aggravated burglary have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to.

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