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Kent suffer record-breaking loss to Surrey

Kent suffer record-breaking loss to Surrey

Kent were consigned to a record-breaking County Championship Division 1 defeat to leaders Surrey in Canterbury.

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Toyota ends up on parked car’s bonnet after crash

Toyota ends up on parked car’s bonnet after crash

Police were called after a car got stuck on the bonnet of another vehicle.

'She could have been run over or abducted - it was horrible'

'She could have been run over or abducted - it was horrible'

A hero postie rushed to save a toddler standing in the middle of a main road – after the little girl had walked out of a nearby nursery unnoticed.

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Man ‘spat at woman in racist attack’ in Asda car park

Man ‘spat at woman in racist attack’ in Asda car park

Police are hunting a suspect after a man spat at and racially abused a woman in a supermarket car park.

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Opening date for new Kent Hobbycraft store revealed

Opening date for new Kent Hobbycraft store revealed

The opening date for an anticipated Hobbycraft store has been revealed.

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Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

Man suffers burns as flames and smoke pour from retirement flats

A man suffered burns as a huge fire broke out at a block of retirement flats, with flames and thick smoke seen billowing from the building.

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Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

Heartbreak as family business ransacked in 90-second smash-and-grab

Staff at a family-run jewellers have been left heartbroken after a crowbar-wielding gang ransacked the shop during a “brutal” break-in.

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House party hell as neighbours warned not to park in own street

House party hell as neighbours warned not to park in own street

Brazen students warned families not to park their cars outside their own homes before hosting a rowdy all-night house party attended by “hundreds”.

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Teachers strike at world’s oldest school for first time ever

Teachers strike at world’s oldest school for first time ever

Teachers at the world’s oldest school have gone on strike accusing management of taking a “coercive and unfair approach” in a pension dispute.

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Kent’s clash back in the balance after Smith ton

Kent’s clash back in the balance after Smith ton

Kent’s County Championship Division 1 clash against Surrey swung back into the balance as they made a fine start to their huge second-innings chase.

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Kent dominate leaders Surrey despite late wickets

Kent dominate leaders Surrey despite late wickets

Kent lost five wickets late on day two of their County Championship clash with Surrey but still remain in the box seat at Canterbury.

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Man taken to hospital after smash on main road

Man taken to hospital after smash on main road

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main road.

Thunder, lightning and heavy rain hit Kent

Thunder, lightning and heavy rain hit Kent

Parts of the county saw sudden downpours this morning – along with thunder and lightning.

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Ovendens’ winning weekend

Ovendens’ winning weekend

Tristan Ovenden and son Will have both been celebrating rallycross victories on the track at Mondello Park in Ireland.

Cox’s century rescues Kent

Cox’s century rescues Kent

Jordan Cox’s hundred helped Kent recover from another batting collapse in the morning session against Surrey at Canterbury.

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Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Crime-hit former pub to be converted into a corner shop

Ambitious plans to transform an old troubled pub into a corner shop are striding forward — despite fears over “traffic chaos”.

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Inside the neglected Kent mansion ripe for boutique hotel

Inside the neglected Kent mansion ripe for boutique hotel

A Grade II-listed mansion dating back to the 16th century and on the market for £2.75m could be developed into a boutique hotel, agents believe.

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Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Images released after ‘violent raid’ at jewellers

Police have released three photos of men they want to speak to after a family-owned business was targeted.

Huge turnout as thousands take to the streets for Pride

Huge turnout as thousands take to the streets for Pride

Pride has returned this weekend with a technicolour parade and celebrated acts drawing tens of thousands of visitors.

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Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

Ring unearthed by detectorist sells for £11,000

A chance find for a metal detectorist has been sold under the hammer for way over its guide price.

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