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Caravan scorched in industrial blaze near woods

Caravan scorched in industrial blaze near woods

A large fire has broken out at an industrial site near a wooded area which has also engulfed several vehicles and atleast one caravan.

Sinkhole opens in street after water main bursts

Sinkhole opens in street after water main bursts

Thousands were left without water after a burst mains caused a sinkhole to open in a residential street.

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Firework factory site wiped out by heatwave blaze

Firework factory site wiped out by heatwave blaze

New pictures have revealed the devastation of a fire which swept through marshland during record-breaking temperatures.

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Heavy traffic after crash near QEII Bridge

Heavy traffic after crash near QEII Bridge

Emergency crews were called to the M25 near the QEII Bridge following a car crash.

Third fire on tinderbox heathland

Third fire on tinderbox heathland

A section of heathland has burned for the third time in a month as dry weather turns Kent into a tinderbox.

Gemili ready to ‘come home to find some happiness’ after 200m disappointment

Gemili ready to ‘come home to find some happiness’ after 200m disappointment

Dartford sprinter Adam Gemili has one ambition in mind – rediscovering the smile that was his trademark.

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Amazon workers hold 'slowdown' protest over 35p pay rise

Amazon workers hold 'slowdown' protest over 35p pay rise

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Kent have joined others across the country in staging protests over pay and conditions inside centres.

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Union J and I'm a Celebrity star joins Kent panto cast

Union J and I'm a Celebrity star joins Kent panto cast

Singer George Shelley will join comedian Bobby Davro and Dancing on Ice champion Regan Gascoigne to make his panto debut.

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Man attacked by teenagers

Man attacked by teenagers

Witnesses say a man was beaten up after disturbing suspected thieves this morning.

'My life was ruined by hospital fall'

'My life was ruined by hospital fall'

A gas engineer who suffered life changing spinal injuries following a fall at work is appealing for financial help to make his home safe to live in.

'Ash was falling from the sky and people were being evacuated'

'Ash was falling from the sky and people were being evacuated'

Dozens of firefighters tackled a large farmland blaze, with the cloud of smoke so big it could be seen from Essex.

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Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

A warning has been issued to young people about the dangers of burning and scarring caused by a highly toxic plant.

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Pictures show thousands enjoying garden city's first fusion festival

Pictures show thousands enjoying garden city's first fusion festival

Yoga, street theatre, storytelling and magic shows were just some of the things thousands of people enjoyed at a new festival.

White's confidence booster

White's confidence booster

Dartford bowler Michelle White missed out on a medal at the Commonwealth Games - but returned with plenty of self-belief.

Promotion challenge set by Dartford boss

Promotion challenge set by Dartford boss

Manager Alan Dowson has set himself a two-year target to achieve promotion with Dartford.

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

Two arrested after parents filmed giving child cap of vodka

A man and woman have been arrested after footage of a child being given a cap of vodka was shared online.

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

We tried Europe's biggest swing which features a massive, exhilarating drop over a cliff and reaches 80mph speeds.

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Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

Police dog finds 'speeding driver' in woods

A police dog played a key part in tracking down a suspect who drove across six lanes of the A2 at speeds of up to 120mph.

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Ten fire crews sent to industrial blaze

Ten fire crews sent to industrial blaze

Smoke could be seen from miles around as fire crews battled an industrial blaze this morning.

Is this Kent's most dug up road?

Is this Kent's most dug up road?

Frustrated residents living in a road that has been dug up more than 70 times in five years say they are still plagued with water supply problems.

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