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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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The Marsh family return with new lockdown song

The Marsh family return with new lockdown song

A Kent family who went viral with their take on a Les Misérables song have now released a lockdown-themed rendition of a Disney favourite.

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M&S launches delivery service

M&S launches delivery service

Wine, meat and sweets are among the range of items available for residents in one area of Kent eligible for M&S delivery service.

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Toxic caterpillar infestation sparks health fears

Toxic caterpillar infestation sparks health fears

An invasion of toxic caterpillars has sparked health concerns as they can cause breathing difficulties.

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Mass 'brawl' suspects released

Mass 'brawl' suspects released

Eight people arrested after armed police were called to a major disturbance have been released, pending investigation.

Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

Relief as running water finally restored after pipes burst

Families left without running water for more than 24 hours after several pipes burst are delighted to find taps are running once again.

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Tributes paid as popular solicitor dies suddenly

Tributes paid as popular solicitor dies suddenly

A solicitor well known across the county "and beyond" has died suddenly, prompting tributes from colleagues.

Have you seen this man?

Have you seen this man?

Police would like to speak to a man in connection with an attempted murder investigation

33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

33-year-old dies of suspected Covid-19 at home

A man who had a cough for more than six weeks - later described by his wife as "horrendous" - is thought to have died of coronavirus.

'Campaigners are stalling hundreds of new jobs'

'Campaigners are stalling hundreds of new jobs'

The man behind plans to build a 250-home estate costing £95m has accused those fighting the project of standing in the way of hundreds of jobs.

Kent's high-speed rail journey

Kent's high-speed rail journey

We look at the transformation of Kent's railway network brought about by HS1 - and the controversy around the building of the link.

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Raise a light sabre to county's Star Wars connections

Raise a light sabre to county's Star Wars connections

From actors to shopping centres, we look at how the epic sci-fi adventure Star Wars is connected to Kent.

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Mystery fanged spider spotted in garden

Mystery fanged spider spotted in garden

Can you help identify this enormous arachnid, seen in a Kent backyard?

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Charity founder trolled after 'exposing' big cat Instagram star

Charity founder trolled after 'exposing' big cat Instagram star

A charity founder has been targeted by vicious online trolls, after exposing a popular social media star for punching a cub

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Migrants detained off Kent coast

Migrants detained off Kent coast

Border Force officials intercepted three boats in the English Channel this morning.

Pub taped off after armed raid

Pub taped off after armed raid

Police have been pictured carrying out investigations at a pub after a late night altercation nearby ended with eight people being arrested.

Sculptor speaks out after life-size tiger model sparked armed police hunt

Sculptor speaks out after life-size tiger model sparked armed police hunt

A sculptor has told of the moment she realised armed police and a helicopter were searching for her model of a tiger made from chicken wire and resin.

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Five charged with weapon and drugs offences

Five charged with weapon and drugs offences

Five people arrested following a police raid on a house are due to appear before magistrates tomorrow.

10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

10 places in Kent with no Covid-19 deaths

The Office for National Statistics has revealed which places in the county currently have no reported coronavirus deaths.

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Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

Man given CPR after house blaze rescue

A man was rescued by fire crews last night after neighbours called 999.

Eight arrests following mass 'brawl'

Eight arrests following mass 'brawl'

Armed police and the force's helicopter were called to a quiet village last night after witnesses to a fight reported seeing a weapon.

Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

Boy, 7, walks laps of garden for month to save wildlife park

A seven-year-old boy is planning to do laps of his garden every day for a month to raise vital funds for a Kent wildlife park.

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'Solar farm explosion would be like nuclear bomb'

'Solar farm explosion would be like nuclear bomb'

As decision day looms for Britain's biggest solar farm campaigners are mounting a final push against the "dangerous" and "damaging" project.

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The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

The most brilliant and bizarre lockdown baking in Kent

From a cake made with kidney beans to a tribute to the Tiger King, we look at some of the weird and wonderful lockdown baking across the county.

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What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

What's in a name? The famous folk who left their mark on Kent

Throughout history, many remarkable people have forged a special link to the county - we look at who they are and what they did.

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Kent charity founder exposes Instagram lion star

Kent charity founder exposes Instagram lion star

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - An Instagram star compared to Tiger King Joe Exotic has been exposed by a Kent welfare group after punching a lion cub.

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'Big cat' sighting was sculpture

'Big cat' sighting was sculpture

Armed police and a helicopter were called in after a big cat was spotted on the loose – but found a sculpture of a tiger.

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Christmas ice rink cancelled

Christmas ice rink cancelled

Plans for an annual ice rink have been scrapped by the council as uncertainty over when the coronavirus pandemic will end continues.

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Armed response to big cat sighting

Armed response to big cat sighting

Armed police and a helicopter were called in after a big cat was spotted on the loose.

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