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Police investigate 'suspicious' bus blaze

Police investigate 'suspicious' bus blaze

The first pictures of a raging bus fire have emerged as police continue to investigate the 'suspicious' incident.

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Arrests on A2 as part of murder probe

Arrests on A2 as part of murder probe

A car has been stopped and three people arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a man.

Two indoor play centres close for good

Two indoor play centres close for good

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic means two soft play centres are no longer financially viable and will not be reopening.

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CCTV captures moment cat fights back against dog

CCTV captures moment cat fights back against dog

A no-nonsense moggie fought back when a dog started running amok on his home turf.

Girl, 11, with 'potentially life-threatening injuries' after being hit by bus

Girl, 11, with 'potentially life-threatening injuries' after being hit by bus

A child is in hospital after she was hit by a bus.

Council kept in dark over station's Brexit role

Council kept in dark over station's Brexit role

Controversial plans to shut down Ebbsfleet station's Covid-19 testing site for a Brexit checkpoint were not discussed with the local council.

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'Wartime bombs' wash up at beach

'Wartime bombs' wash up at beach

A video shows a bomb disposal unit parked at a beach after 'at least five Suspected World War bombs' are understood to have washed up.

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Ruby wedding couple hit by Greek 'hurricane'

Ruby wedding couple hit by Greek 'hurricane'

A dream break to mark 40 years of marriage has turned into a nightmare for a couple of holidaymakers.

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D.I. Wine? Bar bid for hardware store revealed

D.I. Wine? Bar bid for hardware store revealed

Developers are hoping to hammer out an agreement to transform an empty DIY store into a wine bar.

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'I want families to have what we didn't... hope'

'I want families to have what we didn't... hope'

The grandfather of a little boy who died from a rare brain tumour no child survives, has told how he is determined to raise awareness of the disease.

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The ruthless smugglers of Kent's past

The ruthless smugglers of Kent's past

We delve into the colourful history of the county's formidable smugglers.

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Wartime missile crater to be excavated

Wartime missile crater to be excavated

The landing site of a rocket launched during an attack on Britain during the Second World War is to be excavated by archaeologists.

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Number of ASBOs on rise despite council's being told to 'reign it in'

Number of ASBOs on rise despite council's being told to 'reign it in'

The number of ASBOs that have been issued in Kent have been revealed a week after a pensioner was given a warning for painting a fountain.

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Glassing victim speaks of trauma

Glassing victim speaks of trauma

A Miss England finalist who was left with a scarred face after being attacked with a glass has spoken about her traumatic ordeal.

Over-65s queue in car park for free flu jabs

Over-65s queue in car park for free flu jabs

A GP surgery has given more than 600 older patients their free flu jabs in one marathon three-hour session. And more are on the way.

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Devastating industrial fire finally extinguished

Devastating industrial fire finally extinguished

A huge fire at a tyre recycling plant has been put out more than three days after it started.

Families facing eviction given more time

Families facing eviction given more time

Tenants who face losing their homes have been offered a further six months to find a new place to live - if they face "hardship".

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Blue Bell Hill junctions set for £142m overhaul

Blue Bell Hill junctions set for £142m overhaul

A major overhaul of one of Kent's busiest routes has been proposed as part of a seven-year project to upgrade the county's roads network.

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Man charged with trying to force teenager into marriage

Man charged with trying to force teenager into marriage

A man arrested at an airport after he returned from Austria has been charged with trafficking and trying to force a girl to marry.

Epilepsy forces school head to retire

Epilepsy forces school head to retire

A head teacher is stepping down from her role at a secondary school due to a recent recurrence of her epilepsy.

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'Selfie taker' witness sought after dog walker killed in collision

'Selfie taker' witness sought after dog walker killed in collision

Police are looking for a possible witness who could have been taking selfies when a car was abandoned after a suspected hit and run.

Police descend on high street after 'punch-up'

Police descend on high street after 'punch-up'

Five police cars have been called to a high street after staff from a nearby chip shop had to break up a fight.

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WATCH: Teen jailed after posting video of himself stealing car

WATCH: Teen jailed after posting video of himself stealing car

A thief has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison after he posted photos and videos of himself breaking into an Audi.

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Cyclist airlifted to hospital

Cyclist airlifted to hospital

A man who collapsed after reportedly falling from his bike has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

Year 10 'bubble' sent home after Covid positive test

Year 10 'bubble' sent home after Covid positive test

A school has sent a number of pupils and some teachers home to self-isolate after reporting a positive case of coronavirus.

Confirmed Covid case at primary school

Confirmed Covid case at primary school

Sixty pupils and five staff at a primary school have been sent home after one youngster contracted coronavirus.

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What will 'Lockdown 2' do to pubs?

What will 'Lockdown 2' do to pubs?

Landlords fear they will have to make redundancies if a second national lockdown is imposed after Matt Hancock refused to rule it out.

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Woman who glassed Miss England finalist avoids jail

Woman who glassed Miss England finalist avoids jail

A 28-year-old who attacked a beauty contestant with a wine glass, leaving her with scars, has been given a suspended prison sentence.

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Company attempts to rebuild operations after huge blaze

Company attempts to rebuild operations after huge blaze

Animal nutrition company says those whose property was damaged by a huge fire at their unit last month should get in touch.

Parents fear 'unauthorised absence' after school's Covid-19 case

Parents fear 'unauthorised absence' after school's Covid-19 case

A pupil and some of her classmates were sent home from a Kent grammar school after a positive coronavirus test which has left some parents fuming.

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