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Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Dramatic moment lifeboat crews rescue ‘desperate’ dog who plunged 14ft into River Thames

Video footage has captured the heartwarming moment a pet dog was saved from the River Thames after a large fall.

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Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage has made an extraordinary return to politics by becoming Reform UK’s leader and declaring his intention to stand for Parliament.

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Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted

Major motorway’s contraflow system to be lifted

A motorway contraflow system which can significantly increase journey times will be deactivated tonight.

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‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

‘Frustration’ as town’s only music shop to close after 30 years

The owners of an independent music shop have announced it will be closing after seeing a steady decline in trade over several years.

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Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

A Kent councillor’s unexpected bid to grapple for a Parliamentary seat 500 miles away has been slated as “outrageous”.

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‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’

‘I felt ashamed of my heritage and told Kent school friends I was Italian’

Miss Great Britain says she felt "ashamed" of her Palestinian heritage and would tell her school friends in Kent she was Italian.

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Woman, 37, charged after town centre stabbing and robbery

Woman, 37, charged after town centre stabbing and robbery

A woman has been charged in connection with the stabbing of a man reportedly robbed of money in a town centre park.

Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

Nigel Farage will make an “emergency” general election announcement today - sparking speculation he could be running for parliament.

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‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

The Nigel Farage Reform roadshow pitched up in Kent and rolled out all the hits last week - but what impact can the party have?

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Road reopened after biker and car crash

Road reopened after biker and car crash

Traffic was stopped and a motorcyclist treated for their injuries after a collision with a car.

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Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

Biker airlifted to London hospital after crash

A biker has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash near a Lidl supermarket.

Road partially blocked after crash

Road partially blocked after crash

Traffic is building on a busy main road following a collision involving two cars.

Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street

Disabled pensioner’s shock as car smashed up in high street

A disabled pensioner was left shocked to discover her car had been smashed up in a busy Kent high street.

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Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

Grieving mum left 'sick' as hospital sends appointment for dead son

A grieving mum says she “felt sick” after receiving a letter booking her son in for a hospital appointment - 14 months after he had died there.

Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units

Leisure complex seeks new occupiers to ‘draw footfall’ back to biggest units

A town centre entertainment complex which has a cinema, bowling, and a trampoline park has put two of its biggest units up for let.

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The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

Those who witnessed the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion say the memories of that fateful morning still vividly remain 20 years on.

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Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

Tributes to ‘born fighter’ with cerebral palsy who ‘gave more than she took’

A family has paid a touching tribute to a “funny and generous” sister and daughter who defied the odds and lived life to the full for 60 years.

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

Crash leads to part-closure of Dartford Crossing

A crash in one of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is causing delays.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police say a body has been found in the search for a 52-year-old man who has been missing for almost a month.

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

Works on a key bridge serving as a main rail and road link are set to commence which will see it shut over several weeks.

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New blue plaque honours music icon’s Kent links

New blue plaque honours music icon’s Kent links

A pop legend who taught art in Kent before finding musical fame has been commemorated with a blue plaque where the school was based.

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Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

Rush to help fox cub stuck in old wheel

A young fox cub was found by a shocked couple as they called on help to free her from her predicament.

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Grandad still playing football aged 80

Grandad still playing football aged 80

A former semi-pro footballer has turned 80 but has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon.

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Kent castle to star in new Amazon drama

Stunning shots of a Kent castle feature in the trailer of a new historic TV drama set to air on Prime Video.

Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

Pipe taking wastewater further out to sea ‘won’t solve sewage issues’

A water firm’s plan to build a huge pipe in a bid to pump sewage further out to sea “is not solving the problem”, campaigners say.

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Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

Where to watch Euro 2024 final in Kent - the best pub gardens, clubs and bars

With Gareth Southgate and the England team facing Spain in the European Championship final, here’s where in the county you can watch and cheer along.

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Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

Fagin actor at town’s Dickens festival for 40 years dies

Tributes have been paid to a popular actor who played one of Dickens's most colourful and well-known characters at festivals for decades.

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Drunk mum spotted ‘swerving’ on school run almost hit police car

Drunk mum spotted ‘swerving’ on school run almost hit police car

An estate agent more than three times the drink-drive limit nearly crashed after being pulled over by police patrols while on the school run.

Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

Rat infestation led to pizza takeaway’s zero-star rating

A pizza restaurant was hit with a zero-star food hygiene rating after inspectors discovered it was infested with rats.

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Terror as man set fire to ex’s stables with horses inside

Terror as man set fire to ex’s stables with horses inside

An "obsessed" arsonist caused at least £10,000 worth of damage when he set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s stables in a revenge attack.

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