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Clueless driver ‘didn’t notice police car while on his phone’

Clueless driver ‘didn’t notice police car while on his phone’

A driver was pulled over after failing to notice a marked police car driving by while glued to his phone.

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CCTV images released after teens mugged in park

CCTV images released after teens mugged in park

Officers investigating a late-night robbery in a park have released CCTV images of a suspect.

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Distressed cats found crammed in crate

Distressed cats found crammed in crate

Six poorly cats found dumped in a crate in a layby have been taken in by an animal sanctuary which is already bursting at the seams.

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Cox guides Spitfires to fourth straight T20 Blast win

Cox guides Spitfires to fourth straight T20 Blast win

Jordan Cox led Kent Spitfires to their fourth Vitality Blast win in a row as they beat Sussex Sharks by six wickets in Hove on Tuesday night.

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Parrot escapes zoo after becoming startled by seagulls

Parrot escapes zoo after becoming startled by seagulls

A zoo is urging residents to look out for an escaped parrot which gave flight after becoming panicked by seagulls.

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Teacher strikes called off at Britain’s oldest school

Teacher strikes called off at Britain’s oldest school

Unprecedented strike action at Britain’s oldest school – the first in its history – have been abandoned following a pensions dispute.

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Sam’s research ahead of Sharks clash

Sam’s research ahead of Sharks clash

Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings admits he has had plenty of homework to do ahead of their T20 Blast game against Sussex Sharks.

Billings: Cox is one of the best fielders around

Billings: Cox is one of the best fielders around

Jordan Cox took centre stage in the T20 Blast for Kent on Saturday night - but he still can get on his captain’s nerves in the outfield!

Kent agree deal to sign England leg-spinner

Kent agree deal to sign England leg-spinner

England international leg-spinner Matt Parkinson has agreed to join Kent from Lancashire.

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Report: Three straight Blast wins for Kent

Report: Three straight Blast wins for Kent

It’s now three straight T20 Blast wins for Kent Spitfires who eased past Gloucestershire in Bristol in front of the TV cameras.

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‘Margot Robbie is wearing my jewellery in new Barbie movie!’

‘Margot Robbie is wearing my jewellery in new Barbie movie!’

Thrilled jewellery makers were astounded to spot actress Margot Robbie wearing earrings they designed in a trailer for the upcoming Barbie movie.

Billings on Kent League cricket and Bhuiyan’s rise

Billings on Kent League cricket and Bhuiyan’s rise

Captain Sam Billings insists club cricket can be a “huge benefit” after Kent bowler Arafat Bhuiyan’s rapid rise this season.

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Denly inspires Spitfires win in run fest

Denly inspires Spitfires win in run fest

Kent Spitfires scored their fourth-highest total in T20 cricket to record a 13-run win over Middlesex at Lord’s in the Vitality Blast on Friday night.

National chain reveals high street shop closure

National chain reveals high street shop closure

A big brand shoe store has revealed that it is to shut one of its Kent branches – less than 18 months after opening.

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Qadri’s high praise for Evison

Qadri’s high praise for Evison

Spinner Hamid Qadri believes Kent team-mate Joey Evison is one of the best all-rounders in the County Championship.

Hunt for suspect after homophobic assault at bus station

Hunt for suspect after homophobic assault at bus station

The victim was reportedly approached by a woman at a bus station who shouted abuse at him before punching him.

Police descend on high street over fears for man

Police descend on high street over fears for man

A large police presence was spotted in a high street as officers responded to concerns for a man.

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‘It’s not always as easy as it looks’

‘It’s not always as easy as it looks’

Jack Leaning says winning games isn’t always as easy as some fans may think after Kent’s record-breaking County Championship defeat to Surrey.

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Top Netflix show Black Mirror to air after being filmed in Kent

Top Netflix show Black Mirror to air after being filmed in Kent

A top Netflix show starring a host of Hollywood celebrities is set to air, featuring three parts of Kent used in filming.

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Crawley named in England side

Crawley named in England side

Zak Crawley has been named in England’s side for the first Test of this summer’s Ashes.

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