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Four cars up in flames as arsonists strike

Four cars up in flames as arsonists strike

Angry residents believe people's lives could have been put at risk after four cars were set alight in the early hours of the morning.

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Sentencing delayed for pair involved in shooting

Sentencing delayed for pair involved in shooting

Two men due to be sentenced for their involvement in a park shooting will have to wait to hear their fate after the hearing was adjourned.

Truck driver admits killing 39 migrants found dead in lorry

Truck driver admits killing 39 migrants found dead in lorry

A lorry driver has admitted the manslaughter of 39 people who were found dead in a refrigerated lorry near the Dartford Crossing.

How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

How funeral directors are adapting during pandemic

Funeral companies across Kent say the coronavirus is starting to have a real impact on their business with new cases coming forward daily.

Hospitals 'inappropriately slow' to react after baby deaths

Hospitals 'inappropriately slow' to react after baby deaths

A damning report has revealed a hospital trust was "inappropriately slow" at addressing frequent safety concerns on its maternity wards.

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Fake 'ambulance' voice note spreads on social media

Fake 'ambulance' voice note spreads on social media

An alarming voice note that has been shared on WhatsApp has been outed as fake by the ambulance service.

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Pensioner robbed of shopping in daylight attack

Pensioner robbed of shopping in daylight attack

A robbery in a prominent town centre alleyway has seen a man in his 70s lose groceries and cash.

Parlour boss defends opening after backlash

Parlour boss defends opening after backlash

A seafront cafe owner criticised for remaining open over the weekend has launched a fierce defence of his business.

Post Office installs protective screens

Post Office installs protective screens

The introduction of barriers in Post Office branches is the latest move to protect retail key workers during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

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Man beaten with snooker cue in racist kebab shop attack

Man beaten with snooker cue in racist kebab shop attack

Officers have released CCTV after a man was punched and beaten by a group and racially abused.

Temporary mortuaries to store 3,000 bodies

Temporary mortuaries to store 3,000 bodies

Bosses are to build three temporary mortuaries in response to the coronavirus crisis as part of worst-case scenario plans.

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Four arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Four arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Three men and a teenager have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after armed police carried out a series of dawn raids.

Pink supermoon dazzles stargazers

Pink supermoon dazzles stargazers

Look at pictures after a stunning supermoon lit up the Kent sky last night.

Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

Call The Midwife tour up for grabs in NHS auction

A chance to have a walk on role in the hit series is among a lot of experiences pledged by celebrities to raise money for the NHS.

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Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

Police called to disperse group after balcony rave

A firefighter hosted a party from his balcony to cheer up his neighbours but police were called after people began gathering in the street.

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31 photos capture Ashford from above

31 photos capture Ashford from above

A series of aerial photographs have captured one Kent town's ever-changing look.

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5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

5G expert rubbishes 'ridiculous and impossible' conspiracy theories

A university professor has spoken out against 'fake news' claims that 5G causes serious harm.

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Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

Bloodrunners working round the clock in Covid-19 fight

A charity is working 24/7 to support the NHS by transporting blood and coronavirus samples.

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Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Covid-19 deaths pass 7,000

Nhs England have announced a further 828 people have died in hospital, with 108 from Kent.

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How to be on the lookout for wildlife without leaving home

How to be on the lookout for wildlife without leaving home

Nature experts from the Kent Wildlife Trust give their top tips on encouraging wildlife into what outside space we have - no matter how small.

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Kent towns' house price rises ranked

Kent towns' house price rises ranked

House prices in one Kent town have soared by the eighth greatest amount of anywhere in the UK - here's how all areas of the county performed.

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Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Revealed: The Airbnbs flouting virus advice

Airbnb hosts are being urged to reject bookings for holiday getaways - we went undercover to find out if they are following that advice.

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Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Two doctors among hospital's Covid-19 patients

Almost 100 coronavirus patients are being treated in one of the county's hospitals with an expected peak next week set to more than double the number.

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Five to appear in court over lorry deaths

Five to appear in court over lorry deaths

Five men will appear virtually in court charged over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants

kmfm reports 'boom' in listening figures

kmfm reports 'boom' in listening figures

kmfm says its listener figures have significantly increased as many people rise to the challenge of working more remotely.

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Watch drugs raid on house

Watch drugs raid on house

Officers stormed a number of homes as part of an investigation into County Lines drug dealing.

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Arson investigator spat at

Arson investigator spat at

A man has been charged after a police officer was spat at as they investigated an arson attack on a flat.

Fruit stall founder dies of virus

Fruit stall founder dies of virus

A family has paid tribute to a husband, father and grandfather who died after contracting coronavirus.

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Large disturbance leaves BMW damaged

Large disturbance leaves BMW damaged

A probe has been launched after a BMW was damaged during a disturbance involving 10 people.

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New hospice plans unveiled for £40m housing estate

New hospice plans unveiled for £40m housing estate

Proposals to build a state-of-the-art hospice on a 750-home development have been officially unveiled.

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