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'27 people drowned and I laughed'

'27 people drowned and I laughed'

01 December 2021

The deaths of 27 men, women and children willing to risk everything was the worst Channel tragedy yet, but not everyone saw it that way.

Farm gets approval to cover fields with 'unacceptable' polytunnels

Farm gets approval to cover fields with 'unacceptable' polytunnels

01 December 2021

Kent's biggest fruit producing firm has been permitted to install polytunnels across 27 acres of farmland - despite fears they will look 'ugly'.

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Inside the shadowy world of paedophile hunters

Inside the shadowy world of paedophile hunters

01 December 2021

Paedophile hunters are on the rise, the shadowy groups snare sex offenders but they could be doing more damage than they know.

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No more derailed sleep as noisy train hooters hit buffers

No more derailed sleep as noisy train hooters hit buffers

01 December 2021

Campaigners are celebrating victory after a 20-month battle to silence noisy train horns that kept them up at night.

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Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

01 December 2021

A homeowner is demanding urgent checks after the frame of a new house has been erected "just steps" from her back door.

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'Prison frightens the life out of me - but the alternative is worse'

'Prison frightens the life out of me - but the alternative is worse'

01 December 2021

An Insulate Britain protester facing a jail sentence for blocking roads says losing his liberty is a small price to pay to save the planet.

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University staff start three days of strikes

University staff start three days of strikes

01 December 2021

Staff at the University of Kent will go on strike today amid a row over pensions, pay and working conditions.

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Vandalised riding centre finds man living in toilets

Vandalised riding centre finds man living in toilets

01 December 2021

A riding school for the disabled is appealing for donations after repeat damage to its property and finding a man living in the outdoor toilets.

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Pig farm could become solar park

Pig farm could become solar park

30 November 2021

Plans to build a solar park on an old pig farm have been unveiled by the council.

Air ambulance called after serious crash

Air ambulance called after serious crash

30 November 2021

A person has been seriously injured after a crash between a van and a motorbike.

Army called in to help booster jab roll out

Army called in to help booster jab roll out

30 November 2021

The PM says military personnel will help as vaccination centres 'pop up like Christmas trees' in response to the Omicron variant.

Missing mum's car found

Missing mum's car found

30 November 2021

The car driven by a woman on the day she disappeared has been found by detectives.

Rapist took advantage of drunk teenager's 'intoxicated state'

Rapist took advantage of drunk teenager's 'intoxicated state'

30 November 2021

A man has been sent to prison for raping a teenager who was left unconscious after drinking alcohol.

Drivers get fuel bargain after pump price error

Drivers get fuel bargain after pump price error

30 November 2021

Motorists filling up at a supermarket petrol station were amazed to find the bargain prices after a fuel pump error.

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Armed officers called after fight breaks out on street

Armed officers called after fight breaks out on street

30 November 2021

Five people were arrested and weapons seized after a fight between two groups on a street.

Driver passes unmarked police car at 125mph

Driver passes unmarked police car at 125mph

30 November 2021

A reckless driver was pulled over after passing an unmarked police car at 125mph.

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Missing mum murder suspect appears in crown court

Missing mum murder suspect appears in crown court

30 November 2021

A man charged with murdering a missing mum has appeared in court for the second time in two days.

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

HMRC extends deadline for Post Office payments

30 November 2021

People who have HMRC benefits paid into a Post Office card account were to have them stopped tomorrow but a last minute change has been announced.

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Pet owners told to 'Google the poodle'

Pet owners told to 'Google the poodle'

30 November 2021

Households looking for puppies or kittens for sale this Christmas are being warned about an increase in deceitful pet sellers.

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70 firefighters tackle pub blaze

70 firefighters tackle pub blaze

30 November 2021

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze at a three-storey town centre pub.

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