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Sales surge for makers of Mr Kipling, Bisto and Super Noodles

Sales surge for makers of Mr Kipling, Bisto and Super Noodles

The firm which makes a range of cupboard-filler products - and has a large factory in Kent - has recorded a sales boom as shoppers look to stock up.

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Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in custody charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a young father died as he waited to join a funeral.

Stone thrown at officer near harbour

Stone thrown at officer near harbour

Do you recognise this man? Police have launched an appeal to find him after a stone was thrown at a PCSO.

10 caught speeding on same road in two days

10 caught speeding on same road in two days

Police have charged 13 drivers with road traffic offences - including 10 for speeding - on the same stretch of road in just two days.

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Watch as raiders fill tonne sack with loot

Watch as raiders fill tonne sack with loot

This is the moment two raiders filled a tonne sack with loot only to be arrested minutes later.

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Man caught at Crossing with kilo of cocaine in shopping bag

Man caught at Crossing with kilo of cocaine in shopping bag

Police have recovered cocaine and a large amount of cash after stopping a man on the approach to the Dartford Crossing.

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Europe's youngest virus victim, 5, died at Kent hospital

Europe's youngest virus victim, 5, died at Kent hospital

A five-year-old who is believed to be the youngest coronavirus victim in Europe died at a Kent hospital.

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Meteor shower or Elon Musk's new project?

Meteor shower or Elon Musk's new project?

There will be no shortage of strange lights in the sky over the next few days, from the Lyrid meteor shower to the new Space X project.

Body found at old barracks

Body found at old barracks

Forensic investigators and police spotted at an old army barracks were called after the body of a 47-year-old man was found.

Cash boost for heritage railway targeted by arsonists

Cash boost for heritage railway targeted by arsonists

A century-old heritage railway attraction hit by an arson attack and then a global pandemic has secured its future with vital funding.

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Emergency cash fund for families

Emergency cash fund for families

An Emergency Hardship Fund has been launched for families caring for children with complex needs struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak,

Emergency services called to shopping centre

Emergency services called to shopping centre

Emergency services have been called to a shopping centre amid concerns for a distressed man.

YouTube star does triathlon in his house

YouTube star does triathlon in his house

While people across Kent have been trying their best to keep fit during the coronavirus lockdown, one man has taken things to the extreme.

Could pubs stay closed until Christmas?

Could pubs stay closed until Christmas?

A landlord has called for clarity on when pubs will re-open after ambiguous statements led to speculation it could be as late as Christmas.

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The day Gills won the league in pictures

The day Gills won the league in pictures

Gillingham clinched the League 2 title seven years ago today - here's a look back at that special moment.

Venomous green-fanged spiders found in Kent

Venomous green-fanged spiders found in Kent

Terrifying pictures show green-fanged spiders found lurking in homes and gardens in the county.

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Prince sends message of support to care home staff

Prince sends message of support to care home staff

Prince Charles has penned a letter expressing his sympathies to workers at a naval care home

'I just wanted the pain to stop'

'I just wanted the pain to stop'

A woman who lives with a rare genetic disorder has spoken about trying to raise awareness of her little-known condition.

'Drunk' woman arrested for spitting at police

'Drunk' woman arrested for spitting at police

An 'intoxicated' woman has been arrested after spitting at police officers.

'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

'Lockdown helped to break my sugar addiction'

A software engineer is embracing the isolation of lockdown to break his sugar addiction and hopes others will invest this time in helping themselves.

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Message in a bottle shared after 40 years

Message in a bottle shared after 40 years

An incredible story has emerged after two schoolgirls launched a message in a bottle into the sea, 40 years ago.

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The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

The fascinating story of the Kingsferry Bridge

One of Kent's most recognisable bridges is more than 60 years old. We look back at how it was made and go inside to see how it works.

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Virus stops youngster getting medical cannabis

Virus stops youngster getting medical cannabis

Coronavirus has intensified the battle to get medical cannabis for a severely epileptic girl whose daily seizures have reduced from 500 to under 10

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Police helicopter search for trespasser on tracks

Police helicopter search for trespasser on tracks

A trespasser on the tracks near a railway station has caused trains to be cancelled.

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'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

'Kindhearted and caring' nurse with suspected coronavirus dies

A "inspirational" nurse with a "big heart" has died after showing symptoms of Covid-19.

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Police car crashes into wall outside house

Police car crashes into wall outside house

Bricks have been left scattered across a pavement after a police car smashed into a wall and railings outside a house.

Miracle recovery of NHS worker paralysed by coronavirus

Miracle recovery of NHS worker paralysed by coronavirus

An NHS frontline worker has completed a miraculous recovery from coronavirus - after mouthing a marriage proposal to his girlfriend over FaceTime.

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School teachers send out SOS to their pupils

School teachers send out SOS to their pupils

Teachers at a Kent primary school missed their pupils so they have recorded a special coronavirus lockdown version of the Abba hit SOS for them.

Man punched and stamped on as he tried to stop thieves

Man punched and stamped on as he tried to stop thieves

A man was left with injuries to his face, ribs and back after trying to stop four men in a 4x4 from towing his car away.

Dad battles lockdown gloom by dressing up as Stormtrooper

Dad battles lockdown gloom by dressing up as Stormtrooper

A dad hopes he can force a smile during the coronavirus lockdown by marching through the streets dressed as an iconic Star Wars character.

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