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RSPCA warns of 'horse welfare catastrophe'

RSPCA warns of 'horse welfare catastrophe'

There has been a drastic rise in the number of horses abandoned or neglected since the start of lockdown.

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Multi-car crash causes M20 lane closures

Multi-car crash causes M20 lane closures

A busy section of motorway was partially closed following a crash.

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'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

'Hospital staff gave their all to save my life'

A grandfather has praised hospital staff who saved his life during his coronavirus ordeal.

Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

Animal lovers wanted for fostering scheme

The UK's largest shelter is offering free food and vets bills to temporary owners of some of their furry friends.

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Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

Sixth form sent home after Covid-19 case

An entire form group at a school will be working from home following a positive coronavirus test.

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Men jailed after setting dogs on badgers and foxes

Men jailed after setting dogs on badgers and foxes

GRAPHIC CONTENT: A man shared messages boasting about taking part in "a bit of sport" with friends as he set dogs on wild animals.

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Hungry for success

Hungry for success

Dan Scorer insists Kennington’s hunger for success means they will refuse to get complacent in their hunt for promotion.

'I thought I was going to die, but did what any officer would do'

'I thought I was going to die, but did what any officer would do'

A police officer who cared for a groundworker who stabbed him multiple times has been nominated for a bravery award.

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Jackknifed lorry shuts two lanes

Jackknifed lorry shuts two lanes

There were lane closures on the M20 following an earlier incident involving a lorry.

Horse rescued from muddy ditch

Horse rescued from muddy ditch

A horse had to be rescued after getting stuck and exhausted in a mud-filled ditch.

Ashford crash out

Ashford crash out

Ashford United’s FA Cup journey came to an abrupt end after they were beaten by Bracknell Town.

Flasher exposes himself from car

Flasher exposes himself from car

Police are hunting a man after he exposed himself to a woman from his car.

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Council 'sorry' as Covid-19 cycle lanes removed

Council 'sorry' as Covid-19 cycle lanes removed

A controversial trial which saw pop-up cycle lanes appear in a town centre has been scrapped just a week after council chiefs introduced the scheme.

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Electrical fault sparked huge industrial blaze

Electrical fault sparked huge industrial blaze

A huge industrial fire that burned for three days was started by an electrical fault.

Two year groups sent home after confirmed Covid case

Two year groups sent home after confirmed Covid case

Sixty-three students and staff have been told to self-isolate after a confirmed Covid-19 case at a primary school.

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'Shipping containers' appear as hotel construction continues

'Shipping containers' appear as hotel construction continues

Residents have been left scratching their heads after a huge stack of 'shipping containers' appeared on a hotel building site.

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Car bursts into flames after crash

Car bursts into flames after crash

Fire crews were called to a vehicle alight on a motorway.

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Red card proves key in defeat

Red card proves key in defeat

Ashford United suffered an opening-day defeat at the hands of Phoenix Sports on Saturday.

Devastating industrial fire finally extinguished

Devastating industrial fire finally extinguished

A huge fire at a tyre recycling plant has been put out more than three days after it started.

'It takes ages to get anywhere now - they haven't got a clue'

'It takes ages to get anywhere now - they haven't got a clue'

More than 1,500 people have signed two petitions opposing controversial new cycle lanes in a town centre.

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