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Mum of murdered sisters dismisses police apology

26 October 2021
Mum of murdered sisters dismisses police apology

An inquiry has found the Met police response to a missing persons report, which later became a double murder investigation, was inadequate.

Chickens' lucky escape as hawk lands in garden

26 October 2021
Chickens' lucky escape as hawk lands in garden

A couple were stunned to find a huge raptor perched on a chicken run in their back garden - with its eagle eye on an easy meal.

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Mansion which hosted Pink Floyd at festival yours for £3.5m

25 October 2021
Mansion which hosted Pink Floyd at festival yours for £3.5m

A stunning stately home which once hosted a festival headlined by rock legends Pink Floyd has been put on the market.

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Family's 'lucky escape' as kitchen goes up in flames

25 October 2021
Family's 'lucky escape' as kitchen goes up in flames

A girl needed oxygen treatment for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at the family home.

'Bittersweet moment we told dad we were selling the family firm'

22 October 2021
'Bittersweet moment we told dad we were selling the family firm'

The owners of a long-established Kent motor trade business have revealed why they decided to sell up after almost 50 years.

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Hundreds pack streets to welcome Little Amal

21 October 2021
Hundreds pack streets to welcome Little Amal

Huge crowds have gathered to greet a giant puppet as she travels through Kent on an 8,000-mile journey raising awareness of child refugees.

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Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

19 October 2021
Family baffled by thieving cat's glove collection

A five-year-old tabby has brought home an extraordinary haul of more than 30 workmen's gloves.

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Railway station drama after woman reported on the track

18 October 2021
Railway station drama after woman reported on the track

Police have arrested a woman after commuters reported her walking along the track

Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

18 October 2021
Hundreds attend Cathedral funeral of 'truly great' Kent businessman

Tributes have poured in for respected and successful businessman Michael Head who dedicated his retirement to supporting many good causes.

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Overpass bid for motorway danger junction

15 October 2021
Overpass bid for motorway danger junction

Highways bosses are being urged to install a pedestrian and cycling bridge to avoid the dangers of them navigating a busy and dangerous junction.

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'My friend won a dessert... then I scooped a car!'

13 October 2021
'My friend won a dessert... then I scooped a car!'

A restaurant diner won a brand-new car - just four days after her own vehicle was written off.

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Christmas lights switch-on event axed amid Covid fears

12 October 2021
Christmas lights switch-on event axed amid Covid fears

Organisers say it would be "reckless" to stage a festive community event amid fears Covid cases could rise this winter.

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Village pub chef voted the UK's best young cook

11 October 2021
Village pub chef voted the UK's best young cook

A village gastro pub is celebrating after its chef was crowned the best young cook in the UK.

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Beach huts destroyed in arson attack

11 October 2021
Beach huts destroyed in arson attack

Beach hut owners say they are under siege from vandals after an arson attack caused tens of thousands of pounds in damage.

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Stranded lorry blocks rural road for almost two hours

11 October 2021
Stranded lorry blocks rural road for almost two hours

Farmers stepped in to help after an HGV got stuck trying to turn around in a country road.

Tributes to 'Bob the Bike,' 93, after crash death

08 October 2021
Tributes to 'Bob the Bike,' 93, after crash death

Tributes have poured in to a legendary cyclist killed in a tragic road accident this week.

Battle to save rare Victorian railway signal box from demolition

08 October 2021
Battle to save rare Victorian railway signal box from demolition

Villagers are rallying to save an "iconic" Victorian signal box from the scrapheap after Network Rail revealed is set to be demolished next year.

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New school 'looks like prison'

07 October 2021
New school 'looks like prison'

People living opposite a new school say their homes are now overshadowed by a three storey brick wall.

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Pensioner's secret stash of rare coins sells for £185k

04 October 2021
Pensioner's secret stash of rare coins sells for £185k

A bidding war developed at the auction of a hidden collection of valuable coins belonging to a late pensioner.

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The Kent teacher who won the London Marathon

03 October 2021
The Kent teacher who won the London Marathon

A PE teacher from Kent remembers the day he won the London Marathon in an impressive time of two hours, nine minutes and 42 seconds.

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