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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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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.

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