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Easter horse racing meet cancelled

Easter horse racing meet cancelled

Point-to-point races have been called off for only the second time in an event's 50-year history as rain makes course unsafe.

Fire crews cut car driver free after serious collision

Fire crews cut car driver free after serious collision

Emergency services were called to a serious collision at the Smeeth crossroads in the early hours of this morning

Army called in after bomb discovered in garden

Army called in after bomb discovered in garden

A road was closed and the bomb disposal team was called in after a device was found in a garden.

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

Plans have been approved for a model railway centre that's backed by Who Star Roger Daltrey.

Man arrested after people 'assaulted' in house

Man arrested after people 'assaulted' in house

A man wanted in connection with an alleged assault at a house has been arrested after being spotted in a town centre.

Two men approach girl, 14, and pull at her coat

Two men approach girl, 14, and pull at her coat

Police have released images of two men they would like to speak to after a young girl was approached in the street.

Burglars target petrol station

Burglars target petrol station

Police have appealed for information after burglars entered a petrol station and stole cigarettes.

Fan joins Adele on stage for birthday selfie

Fan joins Adele on stage for birthday selfie

A lucky Adele fan joined the star on stage at the O2 arena for her 18th birthday last night.

Fire crews rescue trapped pigeon

Fire crews rescue trapped pigeon

A pigeon found itself in a flap today after getting stuck in netting on a roof.

Motorists expect months of gridlock

Motorists expect months of gridlock

Motorists have been told to expect months of roadworks misery as gas repairs and new road layouts are installed on busy routes through a town centre

Ashford United start legal bid to regain ownership of Homelands

Ashford United start legal bid to regain ownership of Homelands

Ashford United's lawyers have confirmed the Southern Counties East League club have started legal proceedings to regain ownership of Homelands.

Security stepped up at Kent ports

Security stepped up at Kent ports

Security has been stepped up at train terminals and Kent ports after a Brussels terror attack claimed at least 34 lives.

Swimming pool predator admits attempting to rape boy

Swimming pool predator admits attempting to rape boy

A repeat sex offender has admitted attempting to rape an eight-year-old boy in a swimming pool changing cubicle.

Police chopper helps search for missing woman

Police chopper helps search for missing woman

Residents reported hearing a police helicopter as it helped officers on the ground to search for a woman reported missing

Police hunt for crouching pervert

Police hunt for crouching pervert

Police are searching for a man who was seen in bushes crouched on all fours with his trousers down while looking at young girls.

700 homes could still be built in town

700 homes could still be built in town

A council has refused to rule out plans for a huge, controversial development on greenfield land.

M20 reopens after three-vehicle crash

M20 reopens after three-vehicle crash

The M20 has reopened following an earlier crash involving three vehicles.

Paul O'Grady: 'NHS cuts almost killed my sister'

Paul O'Grady: 'NHS cuts almost killed my sister'

TV presenter Paul O'Grady claims his sister was left all weekend in hospital without seeing a doctor after suffering a heart attack.

Barriers installed to stop travellers setting up camp

Barriers installed to stop travellers setting up camp

Boulders, barriers and ditches have been put in place to prevent land being taken over by travellers this summer.

Garage fire destroys car

Garage fire destroys car

A car was burned beyond recognition in a fire at a garage in Ashfofd.

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