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Sick Snapchat re-enactment of George Floyd's arrest investigated

Sick Snapchat re-enactment of George Floyd's arrest investigated

University bosses are investigating a "deeply disturbing" Snapchat post of two young men carrying out a vile re-enactment of George Floyd's arrest.

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Calls for inquiry into 725-home decision

Calls for inquiry into 725-home decision

Residents are calling on a council to launch an inquiry into a vote which saw plans for 725 homes controversially approved.

Helicopter searches river for missing man

Helicopter searches river for missing man

Police are searching parts of a river to locate a missing man.

Neighbours kick up stink over asphalt plant

Neighbours kick up stink over asphalt plant

One family say they could be forced to leave their forever home if something isn't done to stop the stench from the factory.

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Teenagers praised after saving drowning man

Teenagers praised after saving drowning man

A group of brave teenagers helped save the life of a drowning man, after initially mistaking him for a seal.

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Six-figure payout following asbestos exposure

Six-figure payout following asbestos exposure

A widow has won compensation from her late husband's former employer after he was exposed to harmful materials decades ago.

'I tore part of my eyeball during sneezing fit'

'I tore part of my eyeball during sneezing fit'

A man with hayfever who tore his retina during a sneezing fit has thanked medics who worked to restore his eyesight.

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'Don't complain if there's noise, dust and vibrations'

'Don't complain if there's noise, dust and vibrations'

Would-be residents of proposed housing development warned of proximity of quarry which would be right next door.

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Bus passengers worried as people return to work

Bus passengers worried as people return to work

Bus users are concerned an influx of passengers could prevent them getting to work but companies say they are increasing the number of services.

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'Firing range tremors can't help unstable cliffs'

'Firing range tremors can't help unstable cliffs'

There was a rumbling noise and another part of the cliff collapsed as reporter interviewed homeowner.

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Flats plan for fire-ravaged nightclub

Flats plan for fire-ravaged nightclub

A plan to demolish a fire-ravaged nightclub and build 29 flats in its place has been revealed - but there is no parking allocated.

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'I ran for my life from stampeding cows on public footpath'

'I ran for my life from stampeding cows on public footpath'

A seasoned walker saved himself from "being trampled to a very painful death" after he was set upon by a herd of cows on a public right of way.

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The animals who stole the county's heart

The animals who stole the county's heart

We take a look at the beloved animals who hit the headlines for their various jaunts in Kent.

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Martial arts nunchucks seized after police quiz teens

Martial arts nunchucks seized after police quiz teens

A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

Special effects company to the stars fined £40,000

A firm which has worked with Christina Aguilera, George Ezra and Snow Patrol was caught trying to get explosives onto a ferry at Dover without forms.

McDonald's queues block residents' route home

McDonald's queues block residents' route home

People say they have faced lengthy delays to reach their homes after queues for a drive-thru blocked the sole access road.

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Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

Bargain store staff forced to make own PPE

Poundstretcher staff have been left with no choice but to make their own protective equipment with cardboard, plastic and tape.

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Car dealership suffers two catapult attacks

Car dealership suffers two catapult attacks

Two catapult attacks over a weekend have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage for a car dealer.

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Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

Man seriously injured in suspected hit and run

Police are appealing for any witnesses after a man was taken to a London hospital after being hit by a car.

Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

Sightseers told to stay away from danger cliffs

A council has warned visitors to stop taking selfies on the edge of Kent's danger cliffs.

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Long Lost Family announce death of woman who found abandoned baby

Long Lost Family announce death of woman who found abandoned baby

A woman who featured on a programme about a baby who was found inside a corned beef box abandoned outside a pub has passed away.

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Infection rate reveals east west divide

Infection rate reveals east west divide

New cases of coronavirus have continued to fall across Kent - but figures have revealed the infection rate is far worse in some parts of the county.

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Theme park bosses announce digital consultation

Theme park bosses announce digital consultation

The developer behind a multi-billion pound theme park says they will put out their designs to the public ahead of the final plan.

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Murder suspect released without charge

Murder suspect released without charge

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering Jamie Simmons, who was stabbed in the heart, has been released without charge.

The Kent criminals locked up last month

The Kent criminals locked up last month

A wig-wearing robber and bogus police officers were among the criminals to have been jailed for more than 60 years last month.

Traffic marshalls keep McDonald's queues under control

Traffic marshalls keep McDonald's queues under control

Security guards have been drafted in to make sure roads aren't blocked as more Mcdonald's drive-thrus open today.

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Two months until ceiling-collapse hospital reopens

Two months until ceiling-collapse hospital reopens

Repairs required after a burst water pipe caused a ceiling to come crashing down will mean a cottage hospital will not reopen for two months.

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Cyclist airlifted and driver arrested after crash

Cyclist airlifted and driver arrested after crash

A driver has been arrested after a cyclist was injured in a bypass crash and had to be airlifted to hospital.

Man charged after armed police siege

Man charged after armed police siege

A man has been charged with assault after an incident which led to 10 hour armed police siege.

Man 'stoned' at castle died of heart attack

Man 'stoned' at castle died of heart attack

Detectives have revealed a pensioner died of a heart attack following a rock throwing incident at a castle, as they renew their appeal for witnesses.

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