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Explosion probe continues as two remain in serious condition

Explosion probe continues as two remain in serious condition

Investigations into a devastating explosion are continuing while two people remain in hospital in a serious condition.

Man repeatedly stabbed with broken bottle in pub brawl

Man repeatedly stabbed with broken bottle in pub brawl

It took doctors 10 days to remove all the glass from a man's stomach after a repeat offender stabbed him during a bar brawl.

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Donations pour in for blast victims

Donations pour in for blast victims

A community has offered up furniture and clothes and has launched a fundraiser for those left homeless by a sudden explosion.

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'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

'Committed burglar' jailed after series of break-ins

A thief who targeted a number of homes during a three-day spree in towns across the county has been sent to prison.

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Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

Four homes hit by explosion 'will have to be demolished'

A council leader says a block of four houses damaged by a huge explosion will have to be knocked down.

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People return home after explosion

People return home after explosion

People living next to houses that were damaged in an explosion have been able to return home as police continue inquiries.

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Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

Explosion heroes straight back to work after 'morning off'

A father and son who saved the lives of three people in an explosion have spoken about their heroic actions.

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Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

Video shows moment Ashford house exploded

Doorbell footage shows the moment a house exploded – an incident which has sparked a huge community response.

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Ashford explosion: Pictures show aftermath of blast

Ashford explosion: Pictures show aftermath of blast

Photos of the immediate aftermath of the explosion show the true extent of the damage caused by the blast.

'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

'It felt like a bus had driven into my house'

A woman who lives opposite the scene of an explosion has recounted the immediate aftermath of the blast.

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Seven injured as house destroyed in explosion

Seven injured as house destroyed in explosion

An explosion destroyed a house and left seven people injured, two seriously.

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Italian university's Kent campus seeks fence after trespass incidents

Italian university's Kent campus seeks fence after trespass incidents

An Italian educational institute is setting up shop in Kent, and is seeking a fence after trespassers started a fire.

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Fundraiser to replace marquee stolen from special needs school

Fundraiser to replace marquee stolen from special needs school

A school community is fundraising for a new marquee after thieves stole parts of the one they hired to support an outdoor learning project.

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'She was a friend to everyone and absolutely lived for her kids'

'She was a friend to everyone and absolutely lived for her kids'

A devastated family have paid tribute to a mum-of-five who died aged just 37, after sustaining complications during surgery.

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Teachers in tears as thieves target special school

Teachers in tears as thieves target special school

A head teacher has hit out at 'disgusting' thieves who targeted a special school.

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M20 carriageway to close for resurfacing

M20 carriageway to close for resurfacing

Part of the M20 is set to shut to allow for road resurfacing works.

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Podium finish as young quad biker returns to action

Podium finish as young quad biker returns to action

Connor Yates’ long-awaited return to quad bike racing led to a podium finish.

'This is just the beginning' - Redeveloped golf course close to reopening

'This is just the beginning' - Redeveloped golf course close to reopening

Chart Hills Golf Club is set for a summer reopening after a quicker than expected redevelopment.

Wanted men thought to be in Kent

Wanted men thought to be in Kent

Two men wanted in connection with drug offences are believed to be in the county.

Man charged after paramedic assaulted

Man charged after paramedic assaulted

A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a paramedic.

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