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Huge fire erupts at race circuit as multiple vehicles alight

Huge fire erupts at race circuit as multiple vehicles alight

Fire crews were called to a blaze involving multiple vehicles at a race circuit where the world rallycross championship is being held this weekend.

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‘People will think I’m crazy – but I don’t want it in the house anymore’

‘People will think I’m crazy – but I don’t want it in the house anymore’

A mum is selling a “spooky” old rocking horse said to have transported itself from room to room because she feels “uneasy having it about the place”.

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Kent’s woes compounded

Kent’s woes compounded

After toiling in the field, Kent lost their first second-innings wicket on the last ball of the day against Essex.

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Missing cat trapped and wounded by rabbit snare

Missing cat trapped and wounded by rabbit snare

A cat survived after being severely wounded with cuts from a snare that had tightened around her waist.

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‘I enjoyed it a lot’ – Kent’s Crawley hits majestic first Ashes century

‘I enjoyed it a lot’ – Kent’s Crawley hits majestic first Ashes century

Batsman Zak Crawley emphatically blasted his first Ashes century as England took control of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

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Kent dismissed on opening day

Kent dismissed on opening day

Another disappointing first day has left Kent with a mountain to climb in their County Championship Division 1 game against Essex at Chelmsford.

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Trains disrupted due to trespassers on tracks

Trains disrupted due to trespassers on tracks

Emergency services attended a railway station after reports of people on the tracks.

Parkinson deal lifts Kent’s spirits

Parkinson deal lifts Kent’s spirits

The signing of England international leg-spinner Matt Parkinson has been described as a major coup for Kent by head coach Matt Walker.

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Bin strikes to go on for another month

Bin strikes to go on for another month

Bin workers have vowed to push on with strikes for another four weeks as a council refuses to budge and rubbish overflows from homes.

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The 46 Kent parks given prestigious status

The 46 Kent parks given prestigious status

Some of the county’s best parks and green spaces have been revealed, as they are awarded Green Flag status.

Luxury steakhouse suddenly closes a year after opening

Luxury steakhouse suddenly closes a year after opening

A luxury steakhouse boasting £56 chocolate-fed cuts of meat has suddenly closed its doors for good – little more than a year after opening.

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‘I had no choice but to wheel it two miles to the tip myself’

‘I had no choice but to wheel it two miles to the tip myself’

A 94-year-old who was tired of waiting for her bin to be collected amid a strike by refuse workers has wheeled it to the tip herself.

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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car, and was taken to hospital for treatment.

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Police officer accused of attempting to form inappropriate relationship to appear in court

Police officer accused of attempting to form inappropriate relationship to appear in court

A PC is set to appear in court, charged with misconduct in a public place, following an investigation by the police watchdog.

£10k raised in honour of ‘real life superhero’ Raffy, 3

£10k raised in honour of ‘real life superhero’ Raffy, 3

Almost £10,000 has been raised in honour of a three-year-old boy described as a “real life superhero”.

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Gooderson’s 10k milestone recognised

Gooderson’s 10k milestone recognised

Two founding members of Canterbury Harriers travelled to the Le Touquet 10k to mark an important milestone alongside an ex-club chairman.

Manhunt after ‘woman sexually assaulted on way home’

Manhunt after ‘woman sexually assaulted on way home’

A police manhunt is underway after two men reportedly sexually assaulted a woman as she walked home after a night out.

Tiny vase bought for £2.50 in charity shop could fetch £10k

Tiny vase bought for £2.50 in charity shop could fetch £10k

A tiny vase bought for just £2.50 in a charity shop could fetch a whopping £10,000 at auction.

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Water firm makes ‘modest improvements’ but remains one of country’s worst

Water firm makes ‘modest improvements’ but remains one of country’s worst

Scandal-hit Southern Water’s performance is ‘unacceptable’ and remains among England’s worst performing water companies despite recent improvements.

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Overseas all-rounder leaves Kent

Overseas all-rounder leaves Kent

South African George Linde has left Kent to pursue franchise cricket opportunities overseas.

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