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Dramatic pictures show 'lives at risk' in storm

Dramatic pictures show 'lives at risk' in storm

Huge waves, fallen trees and lost trampolines...we take a look at how Storm Ciara has affected Kent so far.

Air ambulance called to crash

Air ambulance called to crash

Firefighters joined police and paramedics at the scene of a smash in a small village.

Customers 'gutted' after Nando's temporary closure

Customers 'gutted' after Nando's temporary closure

It is not known when a popular Nando's restaurant will re-open following its closure three days ago due to 'technical issues'.

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Road closes after lorry overturns

Road closes after lorry overturns

Drivers faced delays on a busy A road this morning after a HGV overturned.

Cooking oil sparks flat fire

Cooking oil sparks flat fire

Two teams of firefighters tackled a kitchen fire in a flat sparked by cooking oil.

Winds force major attractions to shut

Winds force major attractions to shut

There will be no visitors to some of Kent's most popular tourist spots today as high winds batter the county.

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Highways chiefs issue roads warning

Highways chiefs issue roads warning

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as Storm Ciara continues to batter the county.

Storm Ciara batters Kent

Storm Ciara batters Kent

High winds are still causing disruption and a section of the M20 has been closed for urgent repairs and two major bridges are also still closed.

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Kent MPs reveal their favourite films

Kent MPs reveal their favourite films

As eyes turn to Hollywood for tonight's Oscars, we delve into the much more important topic of 'Kent MPs: What's your favourite film?'

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Mum's smear test warning after cancer shock

Mum's smear test warning after cancer shock

A brave mum diagnosed with cancer aged just 26 is urging other women to get checked.

New kiosks could come to Ashford Designer Outlet

New kiosks could come to Ashford Designer Outlet

Despite a recent expansion, a retail hub is applying to build more shops.

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The mystery of black cats on Kent road signs

The mystery of black cats on Kent road signs

We take a look at the theories behind mysterious moggy stickers appearing on signs across the county.

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'Rambo' style knife found in play park

'Rambo' style knife found in play park

A large knife has been seized by police after being found in a public garden.

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Drugs and weapons seized during raids

Drugs and weapons seized during raids

An axe and more than 700 cannabis plants have been seized by police.

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Police seize 800 cannabis plants

Police seize 800 cannabis plants

Eight men have been arrested after police found a cannabis farm while responding to reports of a burglary.

Crash leaves woman trapped

Crash leaves woman trapped

A woman was left trapped after a four vehicle crash on a high street.

Eighth arrest after town centre disturbance

Eighth arrest after town centre disturbance

Police have made another arrest following a town centre disturbance which involved a confrontation between two armed gangs.

Uninsured driver flees crash scene

Uninsured driver flees crash scene

A mum had to be taken to hospital after a crash which saw an uninsured driver flee the scene.

Fire at fish and chip shop

Fire at fish and chip shop

Police closed off a road after smoke was seen coming from a town centre takeaway.

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Work starts on huge 140-bed hotel

Work starts on huge 140-bed hotel

A six-storey hotel featuring 140 rooms is set to open later this year after a top chain finally confirmed it will run the site.

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First pictures offer glimpse inside new cinema

First pictures offer glimpse inside new cinema

The team behind a new cinema destined for Kent hope it will open in time for the release of the new James Bond film.

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Windows smashed as buses 'shot at by air rifle'

Windows smashed as buses 'shot at by air rifle'

Bus services were suspended after vandals damaged a number of windows in a suspected air rifle attack.

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Child prodigy, 7, nicknamed Vincent Van Gogh

Child prodigy, 7, nicknamed Vincent Van Gogh

A seven-year-old child prodigy who creates exceptional art work is selling his paintings for charity.

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Open prison praised after inspection

Open prison praised after inspection

A Kent open prison has been praised for maintaining the high standards of treatment and conditions following a visit from inspectors.

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The £40m housing estate set to 'regenerate' suburb

The £40m housing estate set to 'regenerate' suburb

Developers say 750 art-deco homes will breathe new life into a suburb and combat traffic woes.

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'We shouldn't need gay bars'

'We shouldn't need gay bars'

In honour of LGBT History Month, owners of two gay bars say although they shouldn't be needed, some have become centres of advice for parents.

Man with Alzheimer’s 'assaulted at hospital'

Man with Alzheimer’s 'assaulted at hospital'

A man with Alzheimer’s was allegedly assaulted by staff at a hospital in Kent.

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Arrest made after man dies

Arrest made after man dies

A suspect has been arrested by officers investigating the death of a man who challenged a car thief.

102 migrants stopped in Channel

102 migrants stopped in Channel

A total 102 people have been stopped in six migrant incidents on the UK side of the Channel, the highest number in a day.

Police cordon after man assaulted

Police cordon after man assaulted

Paramedics and police were called to the scene of an incident in which a man was assaulted.

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