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Mouldy produce and illegal meat found at zero-star rated Bulgarian restaurant

A Bulgarian restaurant has been slapped with a poor hygiene score after the discovery of mouldy produce, illegal meat and grease-encrusted cookers.

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Fashion brand ‘loved by Gen Z and influencers’ to open first UK store in Kent

Garage, a clothing retailer specialising in “off-duty staples”, is launching its first UK store at a Kent shopping centre.

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Lorry crash on major Kent route causes delays

Drivers faced delays on the A2 after a reported lorry crash blocked the four-lane carriageway.

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Know an amazing volunteer? Nominate them for the Kent Charity Awards

Help shine a spotlight on Kent’s charity heroes by sending in your nominations for this year’s awards.

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Missing girl, 15, safely located

Police have confirmed a teenager reported missing from a town has been safely located.

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Drivers on M20 face rush-hour delays after crash

Drivers faced delays on the M20 after a crash blocked part of the busy motorway.

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Work underway on low-carbon council homes at former ‘contaminated’ industrial site

Construction is underway on 20 new “affordable” and low-carbon homes at a site previously occupied by contaminated and derelict industrial buildings.

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‘We still have hope': Will beauty spot eyesore ever become luxury flats?

The developers behind a long-stalled block of luxury flats insist the project is on the verge of a full refinancing deal.

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Uni flats earmarked for HMO after ‘significant’ drop in students leaving home

A student accommodation block could become a 63-bed house of multiple occupation due to the falling numbers of students moving out.

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'It's beyond comprehension': Backlash as plans for 725 homes emerge for village

Campaigners have hit out at new plans to build hundreds of homes in their village, claiming its services will not be able to cope.

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Former Kent Police officer said he would ‘abort baby if you knew it was black’

A former Kent Police officer said he “would abort a baby if you knew it was black,” only two weeks after joining the force, a panel has heard.

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Footage captures moment bank executive hacks down CCTV with axe

Bizarre footage captures the moment a high-flying HSBC executive hacks down a CCTV camera with an axe.

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Fireworks, orchestra and Spitfire flyover planned for classical concert’s final show

After almost 50 years, one of Kent’s biggest summer concerts is coming to an end. Here’s what to expect for the final performance.

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Sprawling ‘Trojan Horse’ estate backed by Prince William approved

A huge controversial housing development backed by Prince William and branded a “Trojan Horse” has been given the green light.

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Car and train crash at level crossing triggers emergency response

A car has crashed into a train at a level crossing sparking an emergency response and railway cancellations.

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TikTok trend sparks cow chaos: Visitors urged to step back

Conservationists are urging visitors to keep their distance from highland cows amid a growing trend of worrying TikTok videos.

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Child taken to hospital after collision outside school

A child was taken to hospital after a collision outside a school.

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Main route blocked after multi-vehicle smash

Traffic is building on a busy street after a multi-vehicle crash.

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Travel disruption after bridge becomes ‘stuck’

There are delays for motorists and railway passengers due to a bridge becoming stuck earlier this afternoon.

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Driver accused of hitting child with car to face trial in 2029

A driver who has denied seriously injuring a child after allegedly mounting a pavement is unlikely to stand trial for more than three years.