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Pictures show aftermath of devastating fire

Pictures show aftermath of devastating fire

The devastation caused by a large fire at an industrial estate has been revealed in new images.

'£150 charge to enter the sea'

'£150 charge to enter the sea'

A council has sparked anger by unveiling plans to charge people to launch boats and jet skis off its seaside ramps.

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HMS Medway helps seize £166 million of drugs

HMS Medway helps seize £166 million of drugs

British ships worked alongside the US Coast Guard and US Navy in a series of operations to seize drugs in the Caribbean.

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Station staff bitten, spat at and headbutted

Station staff bitten, spat at and headbutted

A man has been charged after railway workers and security staff were headbutted, spat at and bitten.

Stranger told boy, 12, to 'get in car'

Stranger told boy, 12, to 'get in car'

Police were called after a man told a 12-year-old boy to get in his car before driving away.

Dental technician had £1m of cocaine in office

Dental technician had £1m of cocaine in office

A dental technician whose spectacular fall from grace ended in police finding £1m of 99% pure cocaine at his offices will have to pay back just £6k.

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‘Eyesore’ 5G mast set to tower over homes

‘Eyesore’ 5G mast set to tower over homes

A 15-metre tall "eyesore" 5G phone mast is set to be put up and some furious residents say it is enough to make them think about moving.

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'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

'I feel dead inside - he had a heart of gold'

A mother has said her "heart was ripped out" after her son died following a life-long battle against drugs and alcohol.

Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

Mum took her life after mental health team missed appointment

A 32-year-old overdosed while three of her support workers were on holiday at the same time and she was left without contact for nearly two weeks.

'Walking through the door I caught a whiff that reminded me of my nan’s living room'

'Walking through the door I caught a whiff that reminded me of my nan’s living room'

Secret Drinker joins the golden oldies at an historic pub undergoing a facelift.

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Edwardian theatre set to become eye-catching apartment block

Edwardian theatre set to become eye-catching apartment block

Plans to restore a former theatre and create a nine-storey apartment block above it are due at planning and set to be approved.

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Plans for marshals to enforce social distancing 'frustrating' councils

Plans for marshals to enforce social distancing 'frustrating' councils

The Government's plan to use volunteers and council staff to enforce Covid guidelines has raised questions from a number of Kent councils.

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Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

Trust's maternity ward failings scrutinised

A committee says a hospital trust needs to be held accountable for its actions after the avoidable deaths of newborn babies.

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

'We can now start rebuilding our lives'

A mother-of-two who faced a housing battle after her home was destroyed by fire says she is relieved to finally be rehomed.

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'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

'Remorseless' teenager jailed for nearly two years

An 18-year-old serial offender has been jailed after threatening someone with a knife after they refused to kiss another person's shoes.

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

Delays as moving bridge 'stuck in the air'

Drivers and commuters faced delays after a moving bridge became stuck in the raised position.

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Search for missing swimmer in harbour

Search for missing swimmer in harbour

The coastguard was called to reports of a missing swimmer in a harbour.

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Town centre booze ban to be extended

Town centre booze ban to be extended

A local authority is asking for views on its proposals to extend powers to curb drinking in public areas.

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Trouble on beach for sinking boat

Trouble on beach for sinking boat

Shocked beach-goers watched as a yacht started sinking off the Kent coast this afternoon.

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Police drop murder probe after man's death

Police drop murder probe after man's death

Detectives have ruled out any third party involvement into a man's death and have dropped their murder investigation.

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

Council snaps up 100 flats for £18m

A council has spent more than £18m on 100 new flats in a town centre.

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Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

Banned driver facing jail after trio injured in hit-and-run

A man disqualified from driving is facing jail after three women were injured when they were hit by a car on a zebra crossing.

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Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

Three new test centres to address 'dreadful' situation

It has been revealed three new coronavirus test centres will open as the government tries address the ongoing "dreadful" testing problem.

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Kent Charity Awards announce new date

Kent Charity Awards announce new date

The annual celebration of charities from across the county has been given a new date for next year.

Police officer injured after being rammed by car

Police officer injured after being rammed by car

An officer was left requiring hospital treatment after a driver drove into him while fleeing from a drugs search.

Town's Banksy is back!

Town's Banksy is back!

A one of a kind street painting by Banksy has returned to its home town, six years after it was first unveiled.

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Two dead in taxi crash

Two dead in taxi crash

Two men have died and a woman has been airlifted to hospital after a crash involving a taxi.

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Kent seaside town named UK's top relocation hotspot

Kent seaside town named UK's top relocation hotspot

The best coastal location to move to in the UK has seen a Kent seaside town ranked top.

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Hammer-wielding masked gang attack man in home

Hammer-wielding masked gang attack man in home

A masked gang burst into a man's home and attacked him with hammers amid demands for money.

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Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

Grandfather took his life due to lockdown worries

A "happy, generous and funny" taxi driver took his own life because of financial concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

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