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Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

Man arrested after armed police called to firearm reports

A suspect has been arrested after armed police were called to reports a man had been seen with a firearm.

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

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Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several schoolchildren hurt after serious bus crash with tractor

Several bus passengers, including young children, have been taken to hospital after a serious crash between a bus and a tractor.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

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‘Proud to be nominated and proud to serve’

‘Proud to be nominated and proud to serve’

A gynaecologist who stepped in at the last hour to save a mother’s life has been shortlisted for special recognition.

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Man arrested after air rifle fired in street

Man arrested after air rifle fired in street

Police are appealing for witnesses after an air rifle was fired in a residential street.

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Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

Arson arrest after ‘devastating’ coach yard blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large yard blaze which saw multiple vehicles belonging to a coach hire firm scorched.

Delays on M25 after ‘concerns for someone’ on bridge

Delays on M25 after ‘concerns for someone’ on bridge

There have been long delays on the Dartford Crossing headed into Kent due to a police incident on the bridge.

‘It’s coming out brown’: Firm steps in after murky water reports

‘It’s coming out brown’: Firm steps in after murky water reports

Residents in one town were left shocked after discovering brown “discoloured” water yesterday.

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Empty pub could become flats as part of plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street

Empty pub could become flats as part of plans to ‘rejuvenate’ high street

A once-popular pub which has sat empty for five years could be turned into flats as part of a planned facelift for the area.

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Kent primary school wins Disney cruise for whole class

Kent primary school wins Disney cruise for whole class

A Kent school has won a four-night Disney cruise trip for a whole class in a nationwide competition.

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Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

Blockbuster shot in Kent debuts at Cannes Film Festival

A film which was shot at several different locations across the county has debuted at a prestigious movie festival in France.

M20 closure as Op Brock deployed ahead of busy bank holiday weekend

M20 closure as Op Brock deployed ahead of busy bank holiday weekend

The M20 will be shut tonight as the Operation Brock contraflow is deployed again.

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MP returns to Parliament to rousing standing ovation after sepsis battle

MP returns to Parliament to rousing standing ovation after sepsis battle

A Kent MP who lost his arms and legs in a battle with sepsis has received a rousing standing ovation on his emotional return to the House of Commons.

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Car park closed after rough sleepers set up camp

Car park closed after rough sleepers set up camp

Part of a town centre car park has been forced to closed after homeless people seeking shelter set up camp on the top floor.

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Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

Two lucky national lottery winners in Kent have scooped millions, with plans to pay off their mortgage and help out their family.

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Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

Two jailed after ‘deadly weapon wrapped in a tea towel’ discovered

A man from Kent has been jailed after police discovered a sawn-off shotgun in his loft and uncovered his involvement in a “deadly” gun exchange.

Inward investment agency confirms new CEO

Inward investment agency confirms new CEO

The county’s inward investment agency has unveiled a property expert as its new chief executive.

‘Winner of The Apprentice helped turn my fortunes around’

‘Winner of The Apprentice helped turn my fortunes around’

A plumber from Maidstone has revealed how he went from struggling to make a living to closing in on millionaire status.

Warning as fruit farmers struggle to survive

Warning as fruit farmers struggle to survive

The government is being urged to offer immediate help to Kent’s fruit farmers after the wettest 18 months for nearly 200 years.

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Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car

Teenager taken to hospital after being hit by car

A teenage pedestrian has been taken to hospital for treatment after being hit by a car.

Winemaker’s special edition for Royal Ascot

Winemaker’s special edition for Royal Ascot

A leading Kent vineyard has produced 2,000 bottles of a special limited edition wine to mark its partnership deal with Ascot Racecourse.

Abandoned seafront concert hall could become 89-bed hotel

Abandoned seafront concert hall could become 89-bed hotel

Eye-catching plans to transform a long-abandoned seafront concert hall into an 89-bed hotel have been unveiled.

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‘It felt like my heart was being ripped out when landlord decided to sell building’

‘It felt like my heart was being ripped out when landlord decided to sell building’

The owner of a bridal shop says her “heart was being ripped out” after finding out the building she runs her businesses from was being sold off.

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'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

Residents are sometimes accused of being “NIMBYs” when it comes to building new homes - but can the term be applied to some councils too?

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‘We should be able to allow people to end their lives with dignity’

‘We should be able to allow people to end their lives with dignity’

When dogs are allowed to die pain-free and dignified deaths but people are not, something is clearly very wrong, writes Secret Thinker.

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Woman fined £200 after seagull ate her chips

Woman fined £200 after seagull ate her chips

A mum has been slapped with a fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped on the floor outside a Tesco.

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Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle

A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.

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Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

Emergency response after mobility scooter and car crash on busy A-road

A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a mobility scooter.

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Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

Police hunting for man after restaurant bill unpaid

Officers have CCTV of someone who may be able to help with their inquiries after a restaurant bill was dodged.

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