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Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concern grows for girl, 15, last seen five days ago

Concerns are growing for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday.

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

London burglars travelled to Kent to target seaside homes

Two burglars who smashed through patio doors to steal jewellery and designer goods have been jailed.

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

Crime commissioner fears government’s police training scheme a ‘creep towards central control’

Kent’s crime commissioner says the county’s police force already has in place ways of training officers in dealing with persistent issues.

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Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

Helicopter lands at race circuit as royal visits Kent

A distinctive claret helicopter landed at a race circuit as a member of the royal family visited two sites in Kent.

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‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

‘Councils on the brink’ as union warns of £81m Kent budget shortfall

A major union has warned local councils are on the brink of “financial disaster” with no option but to make drastic cuts.

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Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

Grammar gets worst possible Ofsted rating over single-sex lessons ‘discrimination’

A grammar school has been rated “inadequate” after its policy of teaching pupils in single-sex lessons was deemed to be "unlawful discrimination”.

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Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

A pro-Palestian action group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Kent high street bank.

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

A startling video shows the moment a section of rollercoaster track crumbled away mid-ride forcing the passenger cart to grind to a halt.

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Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

An inquest has been opened into the death of a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was fatally stabbed at her home.

Families protest against disability benefits changes

Families protest against disability benefits changes

Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.

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‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

‘Unusual’ clouds spotted glowing orange at sunset

An “unusual” formation of bumpy clouds was spotted over the Kent skyline glowing a vibrant red at sunset.

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Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

Plans revealed for new facilities at asylum seeker processing centre

The Home Office has unveiled plans to create a “more fit-for-purpose” reception centre for asylum seekers at a former airport.

Biker in serious condition after crash

Biker in serious condition after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries following a crash.

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Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Cheddar in a Greek salad? Must do feta!

Our reviewer heads back to a familiar spot now under a new name and management and hoping to last longer than its short-lived predecessor.

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Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

Drug driver 'lost control' of car before fatal smash

A 32-year-old took eight lines of cocaine and lost control of his car before a fatal crash.

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

‘If Londoners get discounts, so should we’

A Kent MP is calling for discounts on charges for the county’s drivers at the new Silvertown Tunnel.

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Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

Joy for shoppers as Next and Costa to take on long-abandoned Mothercare site

A long-abandoned superstore that has sat empty for almost five years is set to be taken over by Next and Costa Coffee.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame

A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.

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Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

Why I spend thousands following world's worst football team

After years of disappointment and thousands of pounds spent, our reporter has finally witnessed his beloved team win.

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'You're more likely to be cared for by immigrants than see them in the NHS queue'

'You're more likely to be cared for by immigrants than see them in the NHS queue'

The vital role of immigrants in healthcare, the loss of pensioners’ rights and double standards over protests are among topics tackled by our readers.

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Husband and wife team put finishing touches on final segment for HS2 tunnel

Husband and wife team put finishing touches on final segment for HS2 tunnel

Production of concrete segments for a vital part of Britain’s HS2 rail project has been completed at a huge factory in Kent.

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'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'

An enterprising trader is fighting back against a decision to hike parking fees near her business - by refunding customers the cost to park.

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Dog owner fined after Staffie-type bites police officer and neighbour

Dog owner fined after Staffie-type bites police officer and neighbour

A pet owner has been fined after his dog bit a police officer who had come round to inspect a report the same animal had bit a neighbour.

Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

Infilling of dock begins to make space for cars at port

Striking pictures show the start of work that will eventually lead to the infilling of a docklands area to prepare for new EU border rules.

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Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

Disability benefits changes a “tax” on the vulnerable - says MP

An MP has criticised changes to the way disability payments are calculated amid concerns over an increased in costs to the most vulnerable in society.

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PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

Measures are being introduced to combat antisocial behaviour in a town’s high street.

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Popular dessert cafe to re-open

Popular dessert cafe to re-open

A dessert parlour which has sat empty in a town centre for years is making a comeback.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

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Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

Mum upset after daughter’s memorial bench damaged again

The mum of a teenager who died in a tragic accident says her daughter’s memorial bench has been damaged for a third time by “hurtful” yobs.

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