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Campaign group raise awareness of threat to war graves ahead of VE Day

Campaign group raise awareness of threat to war graves ahead of VE Day

A campaign group will be launching a social media broadcast to raise awareness of the threat to WW2 war graves in the Goodwin Sands ahead of VE Day.

Army on site of unexploded device

Army on site of unexploded device

A cordon remains in place and a bomb disposal team is at a building site after an unexploded wartime device was unearthed.

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Bungling burglar crashes to floor in café raid gone wrong

Bungling burglar crashes to floor in café raid gone wrong

Hilarious CCTV footage shows the moment a bungling burglar on the hunt for booze slips off a kitchen counter and crashes to the floor.

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Police visit Farage over 'unnecessary travel' to film migrants

Police visit Farage over 'unnecessary travel' to film migrants

The Brexit Party leader says officers visited his home to warn him about 'unessential travel' after he visited Kent to witness migrants coming ashore.

Third murder arrest as victim named

Third murder arrest as victim named

A young father at the centre of a murder investigation has been named as detectives continue to question three suspects.

Rough sleeper jailed for biting police officer's finger

Rough sleeper jailed for biting police officer's finger

A policeman was treated for nerve damage after a man bit him in an attempt to evade capture

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Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

Council issues High Court challenge in row over 700 homes

A council in Kent is fighting a decision to pay costs awarded to a developer in a row over homes and has issued a High Court challenge.

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From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

From pub gigs to crowd of 25,000

A woman was left gobsmacked when a gig she performed live in her living room turned into the biggest show of her life as thousands tuned in to watch.

How much has broadband speed increased in your area?

How much has broadband speed increased in your area?

New data shows how much broadband speed has changed in districts around Kent and the UK.

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Photos show changing face of Kent's pubs

Photos show changing face of Kent's pubs

Pictures from our archive show the changing face of the county's pubs, drinkers, landlords and landladies.

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Murder probe after man 'stabbed to death'

Murder probe after man 'stabbed to death'

Two people have been arrested after a man was killed in a disturbance at his home.

Roads closed after 'unexploded bomb' found

Roads closed after 'unexploded bomb' found

A 200 metre cordon has been put in place after an unexploded wartime bomb was unearthed.

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Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

Development will restore neglected theatre to 'former glory'

A planning application is seeking permission to restore a former theatre and tearoom, and build a nine-storey modern apartment block above it.

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Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

Driver on 'non-essential trip' damages parked cars

A man thought to be on a non-essential journey veered his car off the road causing damage to two parked vehicles.

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Hundreds of hedgehog callouts in Kent

Hundreds of hedgehog callouts in Kent

The RSPCA helped hundreds of hedgehogs across last year, new data reveals.

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'Crazy' bulk buying blamed for six-tonne rise in rubbish

'Crazy' bulk buying blamed for six-tonne rise in rubbish

Bin men say bulk buying is to blame for a spike in household waste that has seen them collect six tonnes more rubbish every day during lockdown.

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Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work re-starts on multi-storey skate park

Work on a unique multi-million pound urban sports centre has re-started after the coronavirus saw construction temporarily halt on site.

Body found in flat

Body found in flat

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a man after a body was discovered.

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'My bus arrived with Batman at the wheel'

'My bus arrived with Batman at the wheel'

Passengers on an Arriva bus were greeted and driven by superhero, Batman.

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First look at dockyard redevelopment plans

First look at dockyard redevelopment plans

Plans to complete the final phase of a dockyard redevelopment 30 years in the making have been revealed for the first time.

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Police called as people flocking to see zoo animals cause a stink

Police called as people flocking to see zoo animals cause a stink

People are still flocking to see animals at a wildlife park despite lockdown restrictions - with reports of some visitors defecating in nearby fields.

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Dead dogs found at property

Dead dogs found at property

Police called to an animal welfare issue have discovered two dead dogs at a property.

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Tributes to popular pub landlady

Tributes to popular pub landlady

Actor Ray Winstone is among those to have paid tribute to a much-loved former landlady who spent years running popular pubs.

Double treat for stargazers

Double treat for stargazers

The peak of a meteor showers could see up to 50 an hour zoom across our skies, while the year's third consecutive supermoon will also appear.

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Police helicopter search after hot tubs raid

Police helicopter search after hot tubs raid

Two men have been arrested after hot tubs were stolen during a raid.

Thieves make off with riding tack worth £80,000

Thieves make off with riding tack worth £80,000

An international dressage rider says he has lost a lifetime's collection of specialist equestrian equipment.

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Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

Woman backs charity in memory of stepdad who set fire to himself

A business owner is determined to help others suffering from mental health issues following the death of her stepfather, who set himself on fire.

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Man attacked in high street mugging

Man attacked in high street mugging

A man has been assaulted by two thugs during a terrifying town centre robbery.

Have you seen or heard this potty-mouthed parrot?

Have you seen or heard this potty-mouthed parrot?

A family has launched a desperate appeal to trace their parrot who has been missing for more than a week

Road closed after car crashes into tree

Road closed after car crashes into tree

A main road had to be shut for a number of hours after a car hit a tree.

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