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More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

Eight boats estimated to be carrying more than 150 migrants have been brought to the Kent coast today by Border Force.

The shocking figures behind county lines gangs ravaging Kent

The shocking figures behind county lines gangs ravaging Kent

Figures have revealed how county line gangs - which operate in Kent - are inflicting violence across the country.

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

The moment the remains of a pirate ship were pulled from mud this week after being left stranded since 2016 has been captured on video.

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Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

Loving tribute to father and 'artist to the stars'

A tribute to a hugely successful artist who worked with royalty has been made by his son.

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

Anger after human waste is left at beauty spot

Fears for children's and animal's safety have been raised after human poo and dirty tissues were left at a popular walking trail.

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School closed until next week after fire

School closed until next week after fire

A school has been forced to close following a fire, just days after it began welcoming some pupils back.

Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

Baby who fell out of window is out of hospital

A baby who fell from the window of a fourth-storey flat window has now been discharged from hospital.

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Man suffers burns in house fire

Man suffers burns in house fire

A man suffered burns and a neighbouring property was evacuated as fire crews battled a large house blaze.

Elderly woman injured in out-of-control bonfire

Elderly woman injured in out-of-control bonfire

A woman in her 70s required treatment after an out-of-control bonfire spread to her home.

Blow for wind turbines plan

Blow for wind turbines plan

Plans for dozens of new wind turbines off the coast of Kent have been blocked.

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£15k needed to help puppy walk

£15k needed to help puppy walk

A fundraising page has been set up to help a 14-week-old puppy who can't walk due to a birth defect.

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Bride sheds 8st to be carried over threshold 18 years on

Bride sheds 8st to be carried over threshold 18 years on

Steph Gill always wanted to be carried over the threshold on her wedding day but at 18st she was too heavy for hubby John. Until now.

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'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

'My son would still be alive if there was no lockdown'

The father of a teenage boy who took his own life says he believes his son would still be alive if social distancing measures had not been enforced.

The story of the world's most famous missing man

The story of the world's most famous missing man

For months the world tried to guess the identity of the 'piano man' found lost and dripping wet on a Kent beach - here is his story.

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Markets back in business as stalls return

Markets back in business as stalls return

Two of Kent's markets reopened for business with social distancing the key – we went along to one to see how things went.

Police step in at McDonald's reopening

Police step in at McDonald's reopening

Officers have stepped in to deal with congestion near reopened McDonald's drive-thru.

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Castle Concerts axed - but no news on refunds

Castle Concerts axed - but no news on refunds

One of the county's biggest music festivals has been officially called off but it remains unclear whether tickets will be refunded.

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Woman arrested after fatal crash in clear

Woman arrested after fatal crash in clear

A Kent woman arrested after a fatal crash is no longer being investigated, say police.

Fire crews called to blaze near school

Fire crews called to blaze near school

Emergency services were called to a fire which broke out near a junior school.

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Thug jailed after attacking front door with pickaxe

Thug jailed after attacking front door with pickaxe

A 38-year-old has been found guilty of a number of offences after he tried to break into a man's home while possessing multiple weapons.

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Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

Care sector treated with 'lack of respect' during pandemic

A care home manager has accused the Government of virtually ignoring the industry she has worked in for 49 years.

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Motorists 'exploiting' lockdown to speed excessively

Motorists 'exploiting' lockdown to speed excessively

Drivers are using lockdown to travel at high speeds, a probe has found - with one of the worst offenders caught in Kent.

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Aldi supermarket plans given go-ahead

Aldi supermarket plans given go-ahead

Plans to open an Aldi and a coffee shop next to a downsized B&Q have been given the seal of approval by a council.

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'Our paths have probably crossed so many times'

'Our paths have probably crossed so many times'

A man who was abandoned as a baby outside a pub toilet has made a drastic discovery about his true identity thanks to the power of DNA.

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New Kent test centre pledged

New Kent test centre pledged

A question in the House of Commons has prompted a pledge from the Health Secretary.

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'Our lives have been turned upside down'

'Our lives have been turned upside down'

A mother-of-five whose home has fallen off the edge of a cliff says she is 'devastated' but wants to thank the community for their 'amazing' support.

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring' father

The family of a radiographer who died from Covid-19 have set up a crowdfunding page to honour his retirement wishes.

'I hated everything about myself after racist attack at eight'

'I hated everything about myself after racist attack at eight'

A girl who was attacked by a car-load of racists when she was just eight has returned to the spot to hold held her own Black Lives Matter protest.

Cliff horror as house collapses over edge

Cliff horror as house collapses over edge

Shocking photos show family house that plunged off cliff edge after being left teetering.

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Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Radical changes at beach after 'unacceptable' weekend

Changes are to be made at a popular seafront after 'inconsiderate' visitors created dangerous parking problems, fires and uncontrollable litter.

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