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Trains diverted after trespasser on tracks

Trains diverted after trespasser on tracks

Police have detained a trespasser who was found on a railway line after trains had to be diverted because of the incident.

Man 'grabbed and threatened' in daytime robbery

Man 'grabbed and threatened' in daytime robbery

A pedestrian was grabbed and threatened by two men in a car as they stole his bank card and driving licence.

Bomb disposal unit rushes to car park

Bomb disposal unit rushes to car park

Part of a city centre has been blocked off after a Second World War bomb was pulled out of a river.

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Denly signs new deal at Kent

Denly signs new deal at Kent

Joe Denly has committed his future to Kent for at least another three summers.

Man robbed at knifepoint

Man robbed at knifepoint

Police are hunting for two men after a man was robbed at knifepoint.

Police bitten and headbutted during station attack

Police bitten and headbutted during station attack

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of launching a violent assault towards British Transport Police officers.

New 11-acre park opens to public

New 11-acre park opens to public

A new Kent beauty spot offering stunning views and nature trails is now open and will be blooming by summer.

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The Kent neighbourhood where almost 70% not vaccinated

The Kent neighbourhood where almost 70% not vaccinated

Fewer than a third of adults have been vaccinated in one Kent neighbourhood - while in others more than 75% have been jabbed.

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Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Historic hotel's 'chocolate' paint job criticised

Conservationists have called for a rethink over the 'horrible' colour being applied to the frontage of one of Kent's most historic hostelries.

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Former world poker star buys empty pub

Former world poker star buys empty pub

A former international poker star who won almost $1 million on the world stage has snapped up a long-vacant pub - and plans to work behind the bar.

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Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Psychologists' signs help cut pollution at crossings

Carefully worded road signs have helped 'significantly' cut pollution by reducing engine idling at busy railway crossings, a study has found.

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Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Two bomb alerts just hours apart

Bomb disposal units have been called in after two unexploded devices were found within two miles of each other.

Large garage blaze spreads to two homes

Large garage blaze spreads to two homes

Firefighters have tackled a fire that broke out in a garage before spreading to a house and a neighbouring property.

'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

'Everyone at school saw the photos - it was horrendous'

A teenage girl has spoken of the 'hell' she experienced after an ex leaked naked selfies she had sent him, which were then used to blackmail her.

Bomb alert after device unearthed

Bomb alert after device unearthed

A bomb disposal unit was called after a suspected wartime device was found near new housing on the edge of town.

Beautiful cherry tree left a sorry sight

Beautiful cherry tree left a sorry sight

A pretty blossoming cherry tree has suffered serious damage which has saddened passers-by.

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Mindless vandals smash beloved phone box library

Mindless vandals smash beloved phone box library

A village's much-loved mini library set up in an old phone box has been targeted by vandals who smashed several panes of glass.

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Archbishop addresses Meghan and Harry's 'secret wedding' for first time

Archbishop addresses Meghan and Harry's 'secret wedding' for first time

The Archbishop of Canterbury has addressed for the first time a remark by the Duchess of Sussex that she married days before her grand royal wedding.

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Nine days of diversions as water main bursts

Nine days of diversions as water main bursts

A burst water main has led to traffic, included seven bus services, being diverted.

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High street Costa on market but staff 'totally unaware'

High street Costa on market but staff 'totally unaware'

A long-standing Costa cafe in a busy high street looks set to close down after being put up on the market.

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