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More patrols at heathland after spate of fires

More patrols at heathland after spate of fires

Police are appealing for information after a number of fires broke out on the same piece of heathland in just a few days.

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Kennels boss caught using hydrant illegally

Kennels boss caught using hydrant illegally

A man had been handed a heavy fine after he was caught illegally tapping into a street hydrant to supply water to his business.

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Gang jailed over brutal town centre attack

Gang jailed over brutal town centre attack

A group of thugs who left a man seriously injured after a vicious attack have been jailed for a total of more than 30 years.

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Baby seal rescued by volunteers

Baby seal rescued by volunteers

Animal rescue volunteers have recovered a week-old baby seal after he was found washed up on a beach.

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Tributes after teenager's death

Tributes after teenager's death

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teenage girl after she died at a station.

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Man continues to be questioned after armed police raid

Man continues to be questioned after armed police raid

A man remains in custody for questioning some 24 hours after armed police were called to reports somebody had a weapon.

Virtual GP appointments could be here to stay

Virtual GP appointments could be here to stay

Health bosses have been unable to confirm if and when face-to-face GP appointments will resume as lockdown measures are eased.

'Inspirational' long-serving head teacher dies

'Inspirational' long-serving head teacher dies

A former primary school head teacher described by loved ones as an inspirational role model has died.

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'Donate abandoned migrant dinghies to charities' says MP

'Donate abandoned migrant dinghies to charities' says MP

An MP is calling for abandoned migrant dinghies to be donated to seafaring good causes after hundreds were pictured being stored at a warehouse.

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Three arrests after armed police storm street

Three arrests after armed police storm street

Three arrests have been made and a BB gun seized after armed police stormed a street last night.

Driver fell asleep at wheel and killed his wife

Driver fell asleep at wheel and killed his wife

A "stubborn" driver has been jailed after he fell asleep behind the wheel, killing his wife and fracturing another woman's spine.

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'It cannot become a lorry rat run'

'It cannot become a lorry rat run'

A Kent MP is calling for robust plans to ensure a key A-road does not become a rat run for HGVs when a huge post-Brexit lorry park opens.

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Cash-strapped council faces 'bankruptcy'

Cash-strapped council faces 'bankruptcy'

A council admits it may have to effectively declare itself bankrupt as it faces a £3 million black hole due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police search after man 'approaches parents at school'

Police are conducting inquires after a man reportedly approached parents outside a primary school.

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

A "brave, diligent and selfless" councillor has died from a debilitating disease aged 31 just weeks after getting married.

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Castle death investigation continues

Castle death investigation continues

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man died have had their bail extended.

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Lorry overturns on roundabout

Part of the road was closed this morning while the HGV which had tipped over was recovered.

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Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

A woman is still recovering after reportedly being accidentally stabbed by a man pretending to be a Viking.

Railway worker was unfairly sacked

Railway worker was unfairly sacked

A former Southeastern employee has been awarded £25k by an employment tribunal.

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KCC responds to calls for 'more empathy' for migrant children

KCC responds to calls for 'more empathy' for migrant children

A council leader has responded to comments made by a local charity on the need for more empathy for unaccompanied asylum seeker children.

Hunt for man after teen grabbed in street

Hunt for man after teen grabbed in street

A terrified teenage girl was grabbed from behind by a stranger as police launch an investigation to find the would-be kidnapper.

'Work from home' boom for town centre

'Work from home' boom for town centre

A Kent town has been named one of the top three places in the UK to benefit from the country's new work-from-home culture.

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‘Children will be exposed to drunks and lewd behaviour’

‘Children will be exposed to drunks and lewd behaviour’

A new outdoor seating area for 120 people on a beach would expose children to drunken crowds and “lewd behaviour”, councillors fear.

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One in five national Covid-19 deaths at single Kent trust

One in five national Covid-19 deaths at single Kent trust

Concerns are mounting over whether in-hospital transmission across a trust has been a major factor in the worrying death toll rates.

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Safety work starts on 'one of UK's most dangerous roads'

Safety work starts on 'one of UK's most dangerous roads'

A multi-million pound upgrade of a road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the country has started following a string of fatal crashes.

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Spoons stab victim 'cannot forgive' attacker

Spoons stab victim 'cannot forgive' attacker

A man who was knifed says he is shocked by the verdict after his attacker was cleared by reason of insanity.

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The Beach at Bluewater is back

The Beach at Bluewater is back

Bluewater's popular summer attraction The Beach is reopening this weekend, with restrictions in place to meet the latest government guidelines.

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The studios responsible for TV gold

The studios responsible for TV gold

We take a look behind the scenes of how a TV company put Kent on the map and became a regular home to Kylie Minogue and Take That.

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Development plans for town move forward despite fears

Development plans for town move forward despite fears

Planners have agreed to push forward developments that could change the face of a Kent town, but there were fears raised over designs.

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Armed police storm street after 'weapon spotted'

Armed police storm street after 'weapon spotted'

A man has been arrested after reports of a person seen with a weapon.

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