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Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast discusses Dover MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection and hears from the head of polling company Electoral Calculus.

Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

Kent’s smokers are costing the county £1.3bn a year, say new figures.

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Team behind Prince’s bid for 2,500-home estate hits out at claims of local revolt

Team behind Prince’s bid for 2,500-home estate hits out at claims of local revolt

The team behind a bid for a 2,500-home estate on land owned by Prince William claims talk of a local revolt against the plans has been exaggerated.

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The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

A new computer-generated image shows how a “garish” McDonald’s drive-thru could be built next to historic ruins.

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‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

The landlord of a village pub has reminded people it is still open as usual despite a nearby six-week road closure.

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‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

‘Sitting in this swish pub was quite literally like watching paint dry’

Secret Drinker has an afternoon to forget at a revamped town centre corner pub

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County’s workforce ‘underperforming’ compared to rest of country

County’s workforce ‘underperforming’ compared to rest of country

Workers in Kent are underqualified and underskilled compared to the rest of the country, according to a new report.

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Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

A main route is set to be closed every night for more than four weeks due to resurfacing works.

Main road closed for emergency repairs after ‘smoke seen coming from manhole’

Main road closed for emergency repairs after ‘smoke seen coming from manhole’

Emergency services have shut a busy main road in both directions to allow repairs to take place after smoke was seen “coming from a manhole”.

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Police and medics block street while ‘man treated’

Police and medics block street while ‘man treated’

Emergency services have been seen responding to an incident which saw a busy main road blocked to oncoming traffic.

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Delays on A2 after ‘car overturns’

Delays on A2 after ‘car overturns’

Motorists headed home were facing lengthy waits on a busy stretch of A-road following reports of an overturned car.

Four fire engines sent to house blaze

Four fire engines sent to house blaze

Fire crews were sent to tackle a blaze which broke out at a property in a residential street.

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Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

Arrests after boy, 12, ‘threatened with knife’

Detectives are appealing for information after a child was allegedly threatened with a knife and pushed against a car.

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The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

The ‘very dark’ Lynx advert filmed in Grade-II listed Kent church

A renowned fragrance firm is cashing in on the rise of “incredibly dark” humour after hiring one of Kent’s few remaining tin churches.

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

Opening date revealed for new seafront play park

An opening date has been revealed for a new play park on a popular Kent beach.

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Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

Patched-up high street pothole becomes 'rapidly growing' sinkhole

A small pothole recently patched up with tarmac has suddenly expanded into a “rapidly growing” sinkhole.

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‘Concrete jungle’ development rejected

‘Concrete jungle’ development rejected

Plans for more than 100 homes in a village have been rejected.

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WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

WW2 airfield with permission for 110 homes on market for £4.5 million

A former airfield used in the Second World War has gone on the market for £4.5 million - with the green light to build 110 homes.

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Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

A warship from Russia shadowed by the Royal Navy off the coast of Kent has been caught on camera.

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Broken-down bus causes widespread gridlock

Broken-down bus causes widespread gridlock

Drivers are facing long delays after a broken-down bus prompted gridlock throughout a city’s streets.

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‘Children need transport to school - give them free bus passes rather than pensioners’

‘Children need transport to school - give them free bus passes rather than pensioners’

Transport to school, the Rwanda plan, knife crime and sickness benefits are among the topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Broken down lorry at crossing causes traffic chaos

Broken down lorry at crossing causes traffic chaos

Drivers faced hours of severe delays due to a broken down lorry, with tailbacks stretching back six miles.

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Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

A Kent MP continues to face a backlash after defecting to the Labour Party – with new and old allies criticising the move and leader Keir Starmer.

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Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Hour-long queues snake round car park after charging hikes

Frustrated theatre-goers were forced to stand in an underground car park for more than an hour - just to queue to pay for parking.

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‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

‘I can't take my disabled child anywhere - so I set up my own business’

A mum of a disabled six-year-old is opening a sensory play centre in a bid to help children with additional needs.

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Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

Michelin-guide restaurant to the stars ‘confident’ they can fix low food hygiene score

A fine dining venue popular among its celebrity clientele has vowed to improve after being hit with the second lowest food hygiene rating.

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Two drive-thrus part of business park plan

Two drive-thrus part of business park plan

Fifty jobs could be created if plans for a new business park and two fast-food drive-thrus are approved.

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‘Melted track part’ sparks travel chaos on busy rail commuter route

‘Melted track part’ sparks travel chaos on busy rail commuter route

Rail passengers were “stuck” after services had to be terminated following a power supply failure at a major Kent railway station.

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