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'It's a stain on our seafront and a crying shame': Fresh hope to revitalise derelict seafront cinema

Fresh hope has emerged after calls for urgent action to revitalise an abandoned cinema, months after controversial revamp plans were thrown out.

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‘Our vet bills are astronomical’: Dog owners' grass seed fury as park ‘left to grow wild’

Pet owners are urging a council to better maintain their green spaces after a surge in grass seed cases landed them with “astronomical” vet bills.

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Reports of three-hour journeys as level crossing fails again

A much-used level crossing has reopened after a fault with the barriers caused lengthy queues for the second day in a row.

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‘Traffic problem’ causes M20 delays

The M20 is partially blocked following a “traffic problem” in the middle of the Operation Brock area.

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‘It’s not just a vanity project’: More cash needed for town ‘icon’ revamp

Much-needed restoration work to a “rotting” but iconic town centre building is expected to start this autumn.

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The 14 Kent pubs named among UK's best in new guide

Fourteen Kent pubs have been named among the best in Britain in a new national guide.

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‘Her light will continue to shine’: Family’s tribute to mum-of-four hit by lorry on A20

The family of a “charismatic” mum-of-four who died after being hit by a lorry say her “light will continue to shine”.

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Revealed: Kent to have four massive new unitary councils

Kent will be carved up into four new unitary authorities once existing councils abolish themselves in the coming months.

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‘Stop the bleed’ kit installed at popular recreation ground in case of stabbing

An emergency “stop the bleed” kit cabinet has been installed at a Kent recreation ground previously blighted by crime, including stabbings.

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Fire-hit kebab shop finally reopens more than two years after blaze

A kebab shop hit by fire more than two years ago has reopened following a £50,000 refurbishment.

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Thousands of homes in Kent still without water

Thousands of homeowners have been told they will be without water overnight after a technical issue at treatment works.

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Carer punched wheelchair-bound client in the face after request for a blanket

A care assistant has narrowly avoided jail after lashing out at a man he was meant to be caring for and punching him twice.

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Is it time to start hunting for a new job? Find out in this week’s horoscopes

Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.

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The Kent road where all the pubs have closed - could a revival be brewing?

In decades past, pub-goers were spoilt for choice on one Kent road, where six venues once variously vied for trade.

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We meet Kent’s newest winemaker

Tucked away in the rolling hills of a Kent village, we meet the county’s newest winemaker.

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We’ve sorted your TV week: Granite Harbour, Gypsy Wives plus the return of Star Trek

Handpicked by our entertainment experts - the best five new shows on TV this week.

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‘We would love for her to be remembered for the love, laughter and support she gave’

A pub landlady who brought “love, laughter and support” to those who knew her has sadly died.

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12 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

An animal rescue charity has a dozen dogs up for adoption who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Town mourns 'remarkable' woman who helped save hundreds of cats

A “remarkable woman” and cherished friend who dedicated her life to caring for animals has died aged 96.

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Pete Doherty teams up with viral comedian for new show

An iconic musician and a zany comedian have teamed up to launch a new show filmed around one of Kent’s most-loved towns.