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Royal Mail won't paint post boxes gold for Olympic heroes –...

Royal Mail has said it will not be painting post boxes gold this year to commemorate Olympic medal winners.But no fear – a West Kingsdown carpenter is stepping in to save the day once again.Terry...

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How to keep spiders out of your house

It's coming up to spider season, which means those with arachnophobia may be searching for ways to keep the eight-legged creatures at bay.Homeowners typically find giant spiders make their way into...

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Hildenborough burst water main repairs underway

Hildenborough residents are still suffering water problems, after a burst water main in the village early this morning.South East Water have confirmed they are working to resolve the issues, but could...

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Waterloo East closed due to 'police incident'

Waterloo East station is currently closed due to a 'police incident'. There are cancellations to services between London Waterloo East and London Charing Cross due to the emergency services dealing...

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Kent County Show 2016 - all you need to know

Tens of thousands of visitors will be coming to Kent on both days of this weekend as one of the largest and most exciting annual events returns to the county showground at Detling. The 2016 Kent County...

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Tunbridge Wells schoolgirls don wedding dresses and walking boots...

Seven former Tunbridge Wells schoolgirls completed a 20km expedition wearing wedding dresses this week to raise money for two charities.Leah Bonello, Alice Wass, Leah Dimirgil, Elspeth Wall, Clara...

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A21 closes in both directions after multi-vehicle accident

A multi-vehicle accident shut the A21 in both directions this afternoon. Both carriageways of the A21 were closed between the Scotney Castle roundabout and the Rosemary Lane junction. There was queuing...

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Oasis Academy in Gillingham jumps from 'inadequate' to 'good' in...

A primary school in Gillingham has jumped from an 'inadequate' rating to a 'good' one by Ofsted in under two years. Inspectors from the education watchdog have found a primary school in Gillingham to...

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X Factor star, Christopher Maloney, spotted in Ashford near Wimpy

An X Factor star was spotted exploring the town centre in Ashford last week. Ex-X Factor wannabe Christopher Maloney was spotted outside Wimpy on Tufton Street in Ashford town centre last Thursday...

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The best and worst doctors' surgeries in Sevenoaks

A survey has revealed the best rated doctors' surgeries in Sevenoaks according to patients.GP Patient Survey is a nationwide scheme providing a range of information of patients' experiences, including...

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Shepway apprenticeship programme celebrates 300th trainee

Louis Hambrook is the 300th apprentice to be funded through Shepway District Council's apprenticeship programme.The 17 year old, a former student at Brockhill Park, was taken on by Elite Community...

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Picture: This witty sign outside an Ashford pub got everyone...

A witty sign outside a popular pub in Ashford has got regulars chuckling this week.The funny sign was erected outside of the Albion Pub on Albion Place by the landlord last Friday (July 8).The top half...

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Named and shamed: Round-up of the locals punished in court last...

The following people appeared before Kent courts in the last 10 days accused of criminal offences in the Canterbury district. The defendants all pleaded guilty and were sentenced by magistrates before...

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Sevenoaks commuters may have to be 'Olympic athletes' to catch...

Commuters may be forced to run like "Olympic athletes" in order to catch trains home to Knockholt and Dunton Green, following timing changes in August. The first half of the new London Bridge train...

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Named and shamed: The Sittingbourne and Sheppey criminals...

The following people appeared before Kent courts in the last 10 days accused of criminal offences in Sittingbourne and Sheppey.The defendants all pleaded guilty and were sentenced by magistrates before...

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​Former Pizza Hut unit in Ashford town centre to become...

The former Pizza Hut unit at the bottom of High Street in Ashford will be transformed into a motorsport-themed café, the Herald understands.The space has lain empty for years and nearby traders have...

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Sevenoaks residents object to plans for new playground at...

Plans to build a new playground in Sevenoaks have been met by objection from locals who fear it could ruin a cherished beauty spot and become a hotspot for antisocial behaviour.Sevenoaks Town Council...

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Marks and Spencer staff face pay changes in bid to boost...

Shopworkers' trade union Usdaw has called on Marks and Spencer to open talks over proposed changes to staff pay.The company plans to cut premium pay for Sundays, bank holidays and anti-social hours for...

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11 things you will only know if you've been to Pitcher &...

Whether it's a big boozy night out or copping off with a stranger in the garden – a night at the Pitcher and Piano is ALWAYS eventful.The popular Church Road nightspot is arguably the busiest...

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Police finish murder enquiry search at Broadstairs house

A police search of a house in Broadstairs in connection with a murder enquiry has been completed.Officers from Hertfordshiore police have spent several days at the address in Serene Place as part of...

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