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Couple's epic tandem bike challenge seven years after horrific accident

Couple's epic tandem bike challenge seven years after horrific accident

A mum-of-four who suffered severe memory and vision loss after a cycling accident has pedalled the length and breadth of England for charity.

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First kill for cheetah raised at animal park

First kill for cheetah raised at animal park

A cheetah which hit the headlines for escaping from his Kent enclosure is getting accustomed to the wild in South Africa along with his brother.

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Motorcyclist dies in village crash

Motorcyclist dies in village crash

A pensioner in his 70s died after his motorbike was in collision with a car on a country lane.

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Young football star tricks opponent double her size

Young football star tricks opponent double her size

An Instagram video showing a young footballer tricking a helpless challenger double her size has been viewed thousands of times.

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TripAdvisor ranks Kent restaurant in UK top 10

TripAdvisor ranks Kent restaurant in UK top 10

A Kent restaurant has been named the fourth best "everyday dining" experience in the country.

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Fatal M2 crash victim named

Fatal M2 crash victim named

A 43-year-old pharmacist has been named as the man who died in an early morning collision on the M2.

Rail line closures over Bank Holiday weekend

Rail line closures over Bank Holiday weekend

Passengers travelling on Southeastern services will face delays and diversions over the Bank Holiday weekend amid planned line improvement works.

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Teen jailed for life for 'drug row' murder

Teen jailed for life for 'drug row' murder

A teenager who has been jailed for life after murdering a man in a drugs row, could be a victim of modern day slavery a court heard.

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The most popular tip in Kent

The most popular tip in Kent

The pressure to book a place to dump rubbish at a KCC waste transfer station is likely to grow over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Police snare robber on the run for 12 years

Police snare robber on the run for 12 years

An armed robber who absconded from a prison while serving a life sentence has been tracked down by police and is back in a cell.

Burglary victim used banking app to track down thief

Burglary victim used banking app to track down thief

A thief was snared after his victim used a banking app to see where his stolen debit card was being used.

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Winds set to batter county

Winds set to batter county

Kent is set to be battered by more gale-force winds.

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Singer's quest to solve musical mystery

Singer's quest to solve musical mystery

A singer is trying to trace two musicians she worked with more than 30 years ago, so she can release their 'lost' album.

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Then and now pictures of the Isle of Sheppey

Then and now pictures of the Isle of Sheppey

Join us on another trip down memory lane as we recreate photos of Sheppey from our archives.

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Vicar in face mask row 'felt like a criminal'

Vicar in face mask row 'felt like a criminal'

An asthma sufferer told to leave a pharmacy for not wearing a face mask says the incident has given him sleepless nights.

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Vulnerable victims can avoid trauma of court appearance

Vulnerable victims can avoid trauma of court appearance

New protections for vulnerable victims have been announced allowing them to pre-record evidence which can be played in court.

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Scuba diver flown to hospital

Scuba diver flown to hospital

A scuba diver training at a watersports lake has been taken to hospital after a medical incident.

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Air ambulance called to motorbike crash

Air ambulance called to motorbike crash

Police have shut a road and an air ambulance was called following a crash in a village.

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Tragic death as children hit by falling tree

Tragic death as children hit by falling tree

A child has died and another been left seriously injured after they were struck by a falling tree in strong winds.

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Town's first Aldi set to open within months

Town's first Aldi set to open within months

A new Aldi supermarket will soon be opening its doors for the first time - creating 50 jobs.

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Junction crash sparks delays outside supermarket

Junction crash sparks delays outside supermarket

A collision on a cross-junction is causing traffic problems this afternoon.

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Kent virus case rate three times lower than England's

Kent virus case rate three times lower than England's

The rate of new coronavirus cases in Kent is three times lower than across England, figures show.

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Huge 'ghost ship' moored off Kent leaves

Huge 'ghost ship' moored off Kent leaves

A 16-deck cruise liner which was anchored off the Kent coast for two days has now left the county.

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Country park rave shut down by police

Country park rave shut down by police

Officers shut down an unlicensed music event in a country park last night.

Great-gran, 94, rescued during Channel crossing

Great-gran, 94, rescued during Channel crossing

A great-grandmother aged 94 is reported to have been rescued while attempting to cross the Channel into Kent.

Delays as train comes off tracks

Delays as train comes off tracks

Rail services are to be disrupted into next week after a train derailed.

Lockdown sees rise in gifts given to police

Lockdown sees rise in gifts given to police

Bayern Munich T-shirts, a car manual and dozens of Krispy Kreme doughnuts are just some of the gifts received by police this year.

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Residents 'kept in dark' over 10,000-home garden town

Residents 'kept in dark' over 10,000-home garden town

A district council has been accused of keeping residents “in the dark” over its controversial new housing scheme.

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The tragic day eight firemen became trapped in crash blaze

The tragic day eight firemen became trapped in crash blaze

A tragic crash involving a fire appliance cost one firefighter his life and injured seven others.

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Residents unhappy with group's leaflets

Residents unhappy with group's leaflets

Leaflets questioning the Black Lives Matter movement and the number of migrants crossing the Channel have been condemned.

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