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Appeal to help baby with skull condition

Appeal to help baby with skull condition

A family has launched an appeal to buy a special helmet for their three month old baby who was born with a skull condition.

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Kent film star wins BAFTA

Kent film star wins BAFTA

A Kent actor was among the cast of Jojo Rabbit who won the Best Adapted Screenplay award at the 73rd annual BAFTAs.

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Speedway extension plans scrapped

Speedway extension plans scrapped

Proposals to extend the time speedway racing can be held at a Kent stadium have been scrapped.

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The reason more pubs are opening in one town

The reason more pubs are opening in one town

While the pub industry is struggling across the rest of the country, we found out how one town is bucking the trend.

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Urgent changes needed at Chinese buffet

Urgent changes needed at Chinese buffet

Inspectors found raw meat thawing next to salad boards and prawn crackers stuffed in bin bags at a Chinese buffet.

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Where are they now?

Where are they now?

As part of National Apprenticeship Week we've caught up with young journalists who entered the industry through the KM Media Group's scheme.

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Bus ticket price hike

Bus ticket price hike

Ticket prices are to increase on Arriva routes across Kent.

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Boy, 15, dies after falling ill on walk home

Boy, 15, dies after falling ill on walk home

A 15-year-old boy has died after reportedly falling ill while walking home.

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Animal rescue ambulance broken into

Animal rescue ambulance broken into

Equipment has been stolen from a car used to help animals in need, including a whale stranded in Kent waters.

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Woman found dead at home

Woman found dead at home

Police were called to a quiet residential street after an elderly lady was found dead.

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Another arrest made after High Street attack

Another arrest made after High Street attack

Officers are investigating after an assault left a victim with a bleed on the brain.

Heartbroken club's agony at loss of speedway superstar

Heartbroken club's agony at loss of speedway superstar

'Heartfelt' tribute paid by the club where Danny Ayres first hit the big time.

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Probe begins after emergency services recover body

Probe begins after emergency services recover body

Police investigate circumstances after emergency services were summoned.

Schoolboy keeps fingers crossed for Bafta success

Schoolboy keeps fingers crossed for Bafta success

A Hollywood film featuring Kent star Archie Yates has been nominated for six prestigious film awards.

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Young family escape 'coronavirus city'

Young family escape 'coronavirus city'

Family in Kent speak of their relief as young dad, his wife and baby flee Chinese city at centre of outbreak.

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Plans for 'unique' underwater burial site as part of artificial reef

Plans for 'unique' underwater burial site as part of artificial reef

Permission has been granted for a lake to become a final resting place for people's ashes - and you could manage the site.

Two hurt after motorway smash

Two hurt after motorway smash

The carriageway has now been reopened after lengthy tailbacks following the two-car crash.

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Serious crash forces major road closure

Serious crash forces major road closure

Two injured and road closed for more than six hours after serious crash in the early hours.

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Cut from the same cloth

Cut from the same cloth

A hairdresser has lifted the lid on why she is training to become a priest, while still simultaneously working in the salon.

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Historic tank is at risk of collapse

Historic tank is at risk of collapse

A landmark tank which has resided in a town centre since 1919 is at risk of collapse, a report has revealed.

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Hundreds of cabs face ban in climate crackdown

Hundreds of cabs face ban in climate crackdown

A council will refuse to re-license taxis which fail to meet emission standards - leaving some drivers fearing for their livelihoods.

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Theme park bosses "drinking in the last chance saloon"

Theme park bosses "drinking in the last chance saloon"

Time is running out for those behind a major £5bn entertainment complex planned for the county, says MP.

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Top Kent escape rooms and why they are so popular

Top Kent escape rooms and why they are so popular

There are almost 30 escape rooms in Kent and one is ranked the best in the UK — here's where they are and why they are so addictive.

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Speedway star Danny Ayres dies aged 33

Speedway star Danny Ayres dies aged 33

Speedway star Danny Ayres, who found fame racing for Kent Kings, has died at the age of 33.

Woman speaks about her neglectful childhood with alcoholic mum

Woman speaks about her neglectful childhood with alcoholic mum

After more than 40 years of shame, a mother has opened up about her experiences of abuse as a child to promote mental health awareness.

Crews called to vehicle fire in town-centre car park

Crews called to vehicle fire in town-centre car park

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze after a car caught fire this afternoon

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Hospital ward closed at short notice

Hospital ward closed at short notice

Health chiefs have shut a hospital unit following a review of its use with inspectors.

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Whale dies after becoming fully stranded

Whale dies after becoming fully stranded

A 50ft-long sperm whale has died two days after first being spotted in Kent waters.

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Body seen at bottom of cliffs

Body seen at bottom of cliffs

Emergency crews are working to locate and recover a body from below cliffs.

Horror flight left woman fighting for life

Horror flight left woman fighting for life

A young entrepreneur has revealed she ended up in intensive care after becoming ill on a long-haul flight.

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