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Huge military planes spotted in low level flypast

Huge military planes spotted in low level flypast

Residents were amazed to see two mammoth military cargo planes keeping at low altitude as they carried out a flight in the skies above Kent.

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Dad of boy who died in nursery choking tragedy blasts childcare plans

Dad of boy who died in nursery choking tragedy blasts childcare plans

The father of a baby boy who died after choking at nursery says changes in the Chancellor's budget pose "safeguarding risks" to children.

Incredible deer mural appears in town centre

Incredible deer mural appears in town centre

A stunning mural of a young deer has been created in a town centre, and is one of 14 art installations being designed.

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Plans revealed to rebuild gas blast site

Plans revealed to rebuild gas blast site

New designs have been revealed to replace homes destroyed by a huge gas explosion which destroyed four buildings and injured seven people.

Thief avoids prison due to overcrowding

Thief avoids prison due to overcrowding

An alcoholic metal thief who drilled a massive hole through a warehouse wall and targeted a second firm has dodged prison due to overcrowding.

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Wrong patient received biopsy at scandal-hit trust

Wrong patient received biopsy at scandal-hit trust

Surgical staff gave the wrong patient a biopsy while a vaginal swab was left inside a woman during a hospital procedure, it has been revealed.

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Keep calm and carry on

Keep calm and carry on

Tommy Warrilow is staying cool following Ashford’s heavy defeat last weekend.

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Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Dispersal order issued in anti-social behaviour crackdown

Police have brought into force a 24 hour dispersal order across a town centre following 'numerous incidents' of anti-social behaviour.

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Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Manhunt launched after sex attack near lake

Police are appealing for help to trace a man after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted in broad daylight.

Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out?

Dogs are as synonymous with non-league football grounds as Bovril, pies and a printed matchday programme.

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Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

Police officers hurt in 'violent' town centre attack

A woman has been arrested after police officers and a woman were reportedly attacked in a high street.

Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

Renewed hope over 'bloody ridiculous' Eurostar situation

Relations between the UK and France could be key to resolving the "bloody ridiculous" situation of no Eurostar trains serving the county.

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Shopping centre's security increased after alleged rape

Shopping centre's security increased after alleged rape

Security measures stepped up for shopping centre workers after a rape was reported next to a staff car park don't go far enough, it's been claimed.

Trains cancelled after person hit

Trains cancelled after person hit

Services on a major London line have been cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

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'I shed 15 stone...now I'm running the London Marathon'

'I shed 15 stone...now I'm running the London Marathon'

A father-of-two who shed an astonishing 15 stone has fallen in love with running after managing to slim down from a 6XL to a medium.

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MP says Lineker's tweets 'foolish and offensive'

MP says Lineker's tweets 'foolish and offensive'

A Kent MP has become the latest politician to kick out at Gary Lineker's tweets over the new asylum bill.

Dad confronts thugs in balaclavas as wife and children sleep

Dad confronts thugs in balaclavas as wife and children sleep

A dad was woken by his barking dog to find two balaclava-clad thugs trying to break into his home while his wife and children slept upstairs.

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Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

Future of huge site in doubt as council plans exit

A council is to consider leaving its headquarters - throwing the future of the existing base into doubt.

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'Horrendous potholes will cause a pile-up'

'Horrendous potholes will cause a pile-up'

Drivers say 'horrendous' potholes which cover a large section of road are likely to lead to a multi-vehicle collision.

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Derelict eyesore flats attracting vandals set for major revamp

Derelict eyesore flats attracting vandals set for major revamp

Flats which have been sitting empty for a decade and targeted by vandals are set to be refurbished in a £300k project to deter anti-social behaviour.

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