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Calls for more police and CCTV in 'lawless' park

Calls for more police and CCTV in 'lawless' park

A councillor has called for more CCTV and police patrols in a " lawless" park after a spate of attacks in recent weeks.

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Difference in earnings revealed

Difference in earnings revealed

Self-employed workers earn thousands less than their employed counterparts and have seen vast losses since lockdown began, figures have revealed.

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Kent town among UK's smelliest

Kent town among UK's smelliest

A Kent town is among the top 10 worst smelling in Great Britain.

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'Dropping litter should be as socially unacceptable as drink driving'

'Dropping litter should be as socially unacceptable as drink driving'

A council has sent out a strong message to lazy 'litter louts' as it launches a new clean-up campaign.

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Record number of migrants attempt channel crossing

Record number of migrants attempt channel crossing

Hundreds of migrants attempted to cross The Channel yesterday and set a new high for the total in a single day.

Lifeboat helmsman's surprise on first rescue mission

Lifeboat helmsman's surprise on first rescue mission

Liam Sidders was desperate to perform well on his first mission as an RNLI helmsman. But then the man in the sea turned out to be something different.

All Kent's new secondary places created in best schools

All Kent's new secondary places created in best schools

All new places created in Kent last year were at schools rated good and outstanding.

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Second man charged with murder after teenager stabbed

Second man charged with murder after teenager stabbed

Two men have been charged with murder after the stabbing of teenager last week.

Crash investigation fails as police 'lose paperwork'

Crash investigation fails as police 'lose paperwork'

A motorbike rider has spoken of his anguish over the failed investigation into an incident which left him with life changing injuries.

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'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

'I'm still suffering from Covid-19 five months on'

A mum is still battling the long-term effects of coronavirus, five months after she developed symptoms.

Kent's 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights

Kent's 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights

A multi-million pound 600-year-old charity founded by two medieval knights has stood the test of time to provide vital river crossings for centuries.

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

Kent's lost cinemas and what they are now

We take a look back at the history of some of Kent's former cinemas and see what they have become.

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Shed fire leads to barbecue warning

Shed fire leads to barbecue warning

A shed burst into flames sparking firefighters to warn homeowners about disposing of hot coals.

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M20 closed after crash

M20 closed after crash

Two lanes of the M20 were closed following a crash.

Flying ants swarm gardens

Flying ants swarm gardens

Swarms of flying ants have been plaguing residents in Kent enjoying the sunshine.

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How to spot incredible comet in sky during July

How to spot incredible comet in sky during July

Stunning photos have captured a comet 64 million miles away as it streaks its way across the skies.

Devastated pet owner's plea to find stolen sibling ferrets

Devastated pet owner's plea to find stolen sibling ferrets

The owner of two pet ferrets – who are brother and sister – says thieves entered her garden and swiped the animals from their hutch.

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Farage: 'Kent will not become the Garden of Lorry Parks'

Farage: 'Kent will not become the Garden of Lorry Parks'

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage has backed the government's plan to open a HGV customs clearance centre in Kent and plays down 'catastrophic' traffic fears.

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Police hunt flasher after incidents in town

Police hunt flasher after incidents in town

Police believe two separate incidents or a man exposing himself are linked.

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Murder probe after man dies in street from gunshot wounds

Murder probe after man dies in street from gunshot wounds

Police have launched an investigation after a man collapsed in the street in the early hours of this morning having been shot.

Four hurt, two in hospital after incident

Four hurt, two in hospital after incident

Police are appealing for witnesses following a commotion which saw six hurt and a woman arrested.

Developers eye village for another 180 homes

Developers eye village for another 180 homes

Plans for another 180 homes come months after a controversial estate, with 700 homes, was approved for the same village.

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Changes to rubbish tips and recycling centres this week

Changes to rubbish tips and recycling centres this week

An increased number of booking slots for residents to rid themselves of household waste will come into force from tomorrow.

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'Distressed man' safe after M2 closed

'Distressed man' safe after M2 closed

Traffic was held by police on the M2 last night following reports of a man in distress.

Woman carrying 'large knife' arrested at train station

Woman carrying 'large knife' arrested at train station

Officers on patrol at a railway station have arrested a female, discovered to be carrying a large knife, after she was spotted acting suspiciously.

Fire in hotel was on the 13th floor

Fire in hotel was on the 13th floor

Ten fire engines were called to a hotel after a blaze was sparked in its boiler room.

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Two Kent towns on coronavirus 'risk list'

Two Kent towns on coronavirus 'risk list'

Two Kent towns are included on a leaked report listing the 20 areas of greatest concern for further coronavirus outbreaks.

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Closing down sale marks final encore for hit record store

Closing down sale marks final encore for hit record store

Scores of people have been queueing up outside a popular record shop after the owners announced it is set to close.

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Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

Fatal explosion as servicemen salvaged fuel from shipwreck

The story of the servicemen who perished in a freak accident at sea shortly after the end of the war.

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Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

Grieving widow's £800 phone bill hell

A phone company has bowed to pressure and lifted a grieving widow's £800 phone bill, racked up while she spoke to her dying husband.

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