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Woman 'doubled over in pain' turned away from A&E

Woman 'doubled over in pain' turned away from A&E

A woman had to get a taxi to a London hospital after her local hospital turned her away, despite being in 'agony' after her surgery.

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Anger as plans emerge for 600 more homes

Anger as plans emerge for 600 more homes

Controversial plans to build even more homes on the edge of a town have emerged, sparking anger among residents.

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Lorry driver broke motorists' backs in M20 crash

Lorry driver broke motorists' backs in M20 crash

A lorry driver who crashed into four cars and severely injuring two motorists has been jailed.

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Killer caged over rug row attack

Killer caged over rug row attack

A killer who "bragged about murder" before attacking a friend in a row over a rug has been jailed.

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10-mile diversion as crossing to shut

10-mile diversion as crossing to shut

Motorists are facing a diversion that will affect traffic around a hospital when a level crossing is closed for maintenance.

Teen player target of 'disgusting' graffiti

Teen player target of 'disgusting' graffiti

A football club sign has been vandalised with a slogan aimed at a young player, sparking a fundraising appeal.

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Salon goes viral over gossip mag message

Salon goes viral over gossip mag message

A beauty parlour is dumping its gossip magazines after Caroline Flack's death, and is encouraging the industry to join them.

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'It's not being used enough'

'It's not being used enough'

A long-running Post Office branch will close tomorrow, sparking calls for council bosses to regenerate the area.

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'There's just too many of them'

'There's just too many of them'

A new hairdressers has opened in a town centre, taking the total to 26 and splitting opinion among shoppers.

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Striker issues rallying call

Striker issues rallying call

Striker David Smith says Ashford United need to treat their remaining games like a cup final if they are to take the title.

Fancy bowling in the buff?

Fancy bowling in the buff?

A national naturist group will be taking over a Kent bowling alley next month.

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Casualty freed after lorry crashes with cars

Casualty freed after lorry crashes with cars

Four people had to be treated by paramedics after a crash involving three vehicles closed a road.

Pensioners' home flooded every month

Pensioners' home flooded every month

A couple who have been plagued by constant flooding and power cuts say they have to sleep in a caravan to stay dry.

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MPs warn against scrapping TV licence

MPs warn against scrapping TV licence

Getting rid of the TV licence would be "destructive" and "cultural vandalism", say two Kent politicians.

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Teen filmed by friend before drug death

Teen filmed by friend before drug death

A teen found dead in a field with a fatal dose of MDMA in his body had been filmed by a friend.

'Ghost of Debenhams' past' appears in shop window

'Ghost of Debenhams' past' appears in shop window

Mystery surrounds why a mannequin, hailed as "weird" and "spooky" due to its outfit, has appeared in a town centre shop window.

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Talks delay huge town centre revamp

Talks delay huge town centre revamp

Construction of a massive development which includes a 14-storey block has yet to begin 12 months after being given the green light.

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Activists seize dog from jailed farmer

Activists seize dog from jailed farmer

Animal rights activists have raided the farm of a woman who was jailed after leaving livestock in 'atrocious conditions'. WARNING: Graphic images

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Stunning new home could woo tourists

Stunning new home could woo tourists

A disused farm building is to be knocked down to make way for an eye-catching new building which will house a wine merchant.

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50mph speed limit returns to M20

50mph speed limit returns to M20

Speed restrictions have returned to part of the M20 after highways bosses removed a safety barrier which was protecting workers.

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