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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.

New bed shop fills empty furniture store

New bed shop fills empty furniture store

A bed shop has opened its fourth branch in the county, with the new site proving essential to the firm's expansion in Kent.

Former army commando gets bigger role at Kennington

Former army commando gets bigger role at Kennington

Kennington might be playing at a higher level next season - and they’ve been busy preparing.

Teen guilty of drugs gang murder

Teen guilty of drugs gang murder

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering another on the streets of a Kent town in a gang war over drugs.

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'The greatest 100-mile performance of all time'

'The greatest 100-mile performance of all time'

A new 100-mile world record has been set at the Julie Rose Stadium.

Police chase ends in dramatic smash

Police chase ends in dramatic smash

A police chase ended in a dramatic crash and the suspect fleeing on foot.

Man bailed in M20 police chase probe

Man bailed in M20 police chase probe

A suspect has been bailed after bomb disposal teams were called to the M20 yesterday.

Name revealed for Kent's 'Shard'

Name revealed for Kent's 'Shard'

Developers have finally announced the name of a 16-storey development, two years after the plan was unveiled.

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Week-long crackdown on knives begins

Week-long crackdown on knives begins

Expect to see more police on the streets as part of a team effort to reduce knife crime which began today.

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Man died after being pinned between lorry and wall

Man died after being pinned between lorry and wall

A lorry driver died after getting pinned between an HGV and a wall as it tried to manoeuvre around a tight bend, an inquest has heard.

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M20 reopens after seven-hour closure

M20 reopens after seven-hour closure

Bomb disposal teams have left the M20 and the route has reopened following a lengthy closure - but scheduled works mean it will partly shut again.

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