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Missing man found safe and well

A man reported missing this past weekend has been found.

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‘We’re taking the pub outside’: New garden venue to open after boozer closure

An historic village pub that shut its doors last year is set to welcome customers once again this summer, with a new outdoor garden venue.

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Bungling vigilante tried kicking down wrong door – leaving young family terrified

Bungling vigilantes tried kicking down the wrong door in a late-night raid – leaving a young family with more than £2,000 of damage to their home.

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1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation

Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.

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Busy junction ridden with potholes to be resurfaced after five-month wait

A date for resurfacing work has been set for a roundabout riddled with potholes and likened to the surface of the moon.

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Dad was discharged from mental health hospital day before train tragedy

A man sectioned following a suicide attempt took his own life eight days later just 24 hours after being discharged from a mental health hospital.

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‘He was part of the furniture’: Well-known villager dies suddenly at 59

A cherished family man and popular villager who died suddenly aged 59 will be remembered for being a “lovable, loud and lively character”.

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‘My husband's already survived a stabbing but this eviction is killing us'

The wife of a disabled man who survived being stabbed says falling victim to a “no-fault” eviction is just the latest “nasty blow” they’ve been dealt.

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Special show to bring beloved British double act’s story to life

A comedy impressionist will take audiences behind the scenes of Britain's favourite duo during a special illustrated talk.

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MP warns holidaymakers ‘could die’ in traffic jams unless new border checks suspended

Veteran MP Roger Gale says a backlog of traffic will mean ambulances are blocked and unable to reach medical emergencies while people swelter in cars.

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Pervert passenger who took photos of schoolgirl onboard train avoids jail

A train passenger bravely challenged by a schoolgirl ​while taking multiple photos of her on his phone​ told police on arrest she “provoked” him.

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Spending watchdog to investigate concerns over ‘rising costs’ of £11bn road tunnel

The cost of a major infrastructure project that will see the creation of a second river crossing between Kent and Essex is back in the spotlight.

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Man, 19, in hospital as police cordon off pavement outside Jobcentre for forensic investigations

A 19-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital as police cordon off a pavement near a job centre for forensic investigations.

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Cash-strapped council sells one of the ‘hottest’ restaurants in town

An award-winning restaurant located inside a former fire station has been sold for £325,000 in a welcome boost to the coffers of its landlord.

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No evidence Widdecombe ‘killing’ was politically motivated, say police

Police investigating the death of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe say there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”.

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Controversial beach development dubbed ‘best on south coast’ gets new completion date

Bosses behind a controversial development of luxury seafront apartments say work will finish next summer.

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Drone pictures capture progress on mini-council estate at former joinery

Drone pictures have revealed the progress on a mini-council estate being built on the site of a contaminated and derelict former joinery.

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‘It was bigger and better than ever’: Thousands gathered for final ever Leeds Castle Concert

Review: The much-loved summer tradition came to an end with a night of music, memories and magical moments.

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Man, 32, charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Kent park

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found inside a suitcase in a park.

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Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.