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Blood, sweat and agony - but it's all for a special cause

Blood, sweat and agony - but it's all for a special cause

Running man completes the last leg of his 496-day challenge.

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Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Kent's County Town has been rocked by three high-profile departures – so can it really still claim the title?

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The £50m plans for new council HQ

The £50m plans for new council HQ

A borough council is planning to potentially build a new four-storey home, to be shared with KCC.

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Time on the farm for struggling families

Time on the farm for struggling families

A children's charity is changing its services during lockdown, with one-to-one farm sessions and activity packs.

Live snooker back on our screens

Live snooker back on our screens

Kent cueman Barry Hawkins takes part in snooker’s Championship League which starts today.

Goats could be put down if funds aren't found

Goats could be put down if funds aren't found

An animal sanctuary is at risk of closure as its emergency funds begin running out, leading to an urgent appeal for help.

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Firefighters tackle bungalow blaze

Firefighters tackle bungalow blaze

A road was closed in both directions as fire crews tended to a blaze at a residential property.

Emergency services search for swimmer

Emergency services search for swimmer

The fire service and police searched the River Medway after a man was seen swimming in the water.

Global vision for hangover cure juice

Global vision for hangover cure juice

A young entrepreneur has hopes to break into the global market with a hangover cure pear juice.

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Quirky championship which put village on the world map

Quirky championship which put village on the world map

In a sleepy village in 1967 people began hurling custard pies at each other - we take a look at the history of a uniquely Kentish event.

Disposable barbecue sparks skip fire

Disposable barbecue sparks skip fire

People have been warned to take extra care after the discarded grill caused a blaze needing four crews to put out.

Councillors refuse 421-home plans

Councillors refuse 421-home plans

The future of agricultural land earmarked for hundred of homes is still up in the air, despite councillors voting to refuse the plans.

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Campaigners warn of sinkhole risk to new homes

Campaigners warn of sinkhole risk to new homes

Hundreds have written to the council opposing plans to build houses on popular land used by walkers.

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Arrest made after shoplifting incident outside Boots

Arrest made after shoplifting incident outside Boots

A man has been arrested after designer sunglasses and sun cream were stolen from a high street store.

'I could not feed myself after police crash'

'I could not feed myself after police crash'

The victim of a collision, caused by a police officer who later admitted misconduct, has spoken of his life shattering injuries.

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Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

Should tonight be the last Clap for Carers?

Tonight will be the 10th week we have taken to our doorsteps to share a round of applause for key workers - but should it be the last?

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Thick black smoke spotted near industrial estate

Thick black smoke spotted near industrial estate

The fire service was called after smoke was seen drifting into the sky near an industrial estate.

No standing and mask rules as Arriva ups services

No standing and mask rules as Arriva ups services

A bus operator running services across the county has revealed new guidelines as it prepares to increase its timetables from next week.

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'Wartime bomb' found near scout hut

'Wartime bomb' found near scout hut

A bomb disposal unit was called after the discovery of what was believed to be a wartime bomb in woodland near a scout hut.

Husband's last message to wife before he set himself on fire

Husband's last message to wife before he set himself on fire

A father who suffered with chronic pain set his car on fire with himself inside in a supermarket car park.

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