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Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

A gambling-addict who swindled her local authority employers out of huge sums of cash while in charge of housing benefit payments has avoided jail.

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Tony Hart’s daughter has helped open an exhibition of his work and paid tribute to “her hero”.

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Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

The government has stepped in to support East Kent’s crisis-hit hospitals amid mounting concern over bed-blocking and unsafe levels of corridor care.

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‘If they don’t offer real help, there’ll be a tsunami of pub closures’

‘If they don’t offer real help, there’ll be a tsunami of pub closures’

Pub bosses in the county say government reform to alcohol licensing fails to address the core pressures threatening their futures.

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‘New homes will ruin our village - we need a wall to protect us!’

‘New homes will ruin our village - we need a wall to protect us!’

Villagers worried about plans for thousands of homes are calling for the creation of a “buffer zone” in a bid to protect their area from development.

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The woman who helped transform one of Kent’s most notorious council estates

The woman who helped transform one of Kent’s most notorious council estates

When Paula Spencer arrived at one of Kent’s most troubled estates 25 years ago, she knew she had a challenge on her hands, as KentOnline reports.

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Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

New owners have taken over a fish and chip shop and are making urgent improvements after it was given a zero-star hygiene rating by health inspectors.

Work to turn former council offices into 60 flats could start next year

Work to turn former council offices into 60 flats could start next year

Work to convert a former council HQ into 60 flats could start next year - but plans to add two extra storeys to the building have been dropped.

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Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

Nimbys and blockers to £10bn Thames Crossing in Chancellor's sights

Work on the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing could see "spades in the ground" sooner if the government can speed up court challenges.

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Psychiatric patient stabbed stranger in 'random and savage' attack

Psychiatric patient stabbed stranger in 'random and savage' attack

A psychiatric patient on unescorted day release from a hospital has been convicted of attempted murder.

Kent attraction bags top award for second consecutive year

Kent attraction bags top award for second consecutive year

A Kent attraction has been ranked among the world’s best by Tripadvisor reviewers, for the second year in a row.

Rescued lioness undergoes huge operation at Kent animal park

Rescued lioness undergoes huge operation at Kent animal park

A lioness rescued from war-torn Ukraine has undergone a huge operation lasting almost three hours.

Major health care provider to close HQ for nearly two months

Major health care provider to close HQ for nearly two months

The headquarters of a health care provider is to shut temporarily for works, forcing thousands of patients to go elsewhere for services.

Shock as armed police manhunt disrupts under-10s football training

Shock as armed police manhunt disrupts under-10s football training

Play had to be paused during an under-10s football training session - as armed police searched the area.

‘New beginnings’ for adult education centre after year-long speculation

‘New beginnings’ for adult education centre after year-long speculation

An adult education centre will be relocating to a new venue in a town against a backdrop of government cuts to courses.

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‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

A world-famous assortment of teapots, which was expected to make up to £80,000, has failed to sell at auction.

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Closure order issued for house linked with anti-social behaviour

Closure order issued for house linked with anti-social behaviour

A house owned by the council, which has been heavily linked to anti-social behaviour, has been closed down by police.

Man charged after teacher injured in suspected acid attack at pub

Man charged after teacher injured in suspected acid attack at pub

A 22-year-old is due in court after an assistant head teacher was injured in a suspected acid attack in a pub garden.

Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack

Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack

A sculpture left headless for more than a year after vandals attacked it has been restored to its former glory.

Another Kent Poundland store to close

Another Kent Poundland store to close

Poundland is to close another Kent branch after less than four years in a former M&S unit.

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Restaurant training hub and listed building works among latest planning applications

Restaurant training hub and listed building works among latest planning applications

Plans for a new hospitality and training venue and a listed building conversion are among the latest applications lodged with the district council.

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Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’

Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’

Police have released CCTV images of a man after a convenience store cashier was reportedly threatened with a knife.

Man in 20s taken to hospital after being hit by car

Man in 20s taken to hospital after being hit by car

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.

Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand

Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand

An NHS trust which has been ordered to make significant improvements has changed its name as it hopes to better help people access support.

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Two crashes cause miles of delays on M2

Two crashes cause miles of delays on M2

Two crashes are causing delays on a busy motorway this morning.

Cyclist injured after crash with car

Cyclist injured after crash with car

A cyclist has been injured after being hit by a car.

Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago

Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago

An appeal has been launched to find a missing man, who was last seen walking away from his van after leaving it in a car park.

Royal Navy tracks Russian submarine through English Channel

Royal Navy tracks Russian submarine through English Channel

A UK warship and helicopter shadowed a Russian submarine as it travelled through UK waters.

Dog owner lied to police after cockapoo attacked girl, 3, near school

Dog owner lied to police after cockapoo attacked girl, 3, near school

A court has heard how a cockapoo owner left the scene and then lied to police after her dog attacked and seriously injured a child near a school.

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‘I’d been in same job for 50 years - then dreamt up new career over a pint!’

‘I’d been in same job for 50 years - then dreamt up new career over a pint!’

A pensioner has proved it’s never too late to try something new - after dreaming up an idea to open a cafe while enjoying a pint with his pal.

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