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Ominous cloud over Kent 'like Independence Day'

Ominous cloud over Kent 'like Independence Day'

A strange cloud formation has been spotted moving across the county's sky.

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State of education in Kent revealed

State of education in Kent revealed

Inspectors have issued a report outlining how well schools in the county are performing and it's a mixed-picture.

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Five arrested after town centre disturbance

Five arrested after town centre disturbance

Five people have been arrested after emergency services were called to a town centre for an incident which left two in hospital.

Bringing Afro-Latino sounds to Kent

Bringing Afro-Latino sounds to Kent

A dance teacher has revealed an ambitious plan to stage a festival focused on African and Latin music.

'I was Kent's first female undertaker - and I enjoy every minute'

'I was Kent's first female undertaker - and I enjoy every minute'

A funeral director has revealed why she has stuck with the "wonderful profession" for more than six decades.

Man helping rehabilitate inmates jailed

Man helping rehabilitate inmates jailed

A rehab worker ended up smuggling drugs into prison after his family were threatened in a case described by a judge as "upsetting and tragic".

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'Mum would still be with us now if it wasn't for the asbestos'

'Mum would still be with us now if it wasn't for the asbestos'

A family has launched a fight for compensation after the death of their mum to asbestos-related cancer.

'Video proves my parking fine is wrong - so why won't they listen?'

'Video proves my parking fine is wrong - so why won't they listen?'

A woman says footage from her Ring video doorbell proves she was at home when a company says she was parked at a popular venue.

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Shock as gun left on train

Shock as gun left on train

Stunned rail staff called police after a gun was left on a train.

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Train services halted by fire

Train services halted by fire

Passengers suffered delays on several services after a fire next to the tracks.

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Police hunt serial poo smearer

Police hunt serial poo smearer

Police are investigating after public toilet were smeared with excrement 12 times in 5 months.

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'Uncooperative' seal at centre of rescue operation

'Uncooperative' seal at centre of rescue operation

A charity says a stranded seal may have to remain on a beach tonight after being too big to remove without further equipment.

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Do you want flies with that?

Do you want flies with that?

A dad found himself fending off thousands of flies while eating a McDonald's breakfast with his kids.

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Campaign to adorn White Cliffs with pro-EU banner

Campaign to adorn White Cliffs with pro-EU banner

An anti-Big Ben Brexit bong movement wants to adorn the White Cliffs of Dover with a gigantic pro-EU banner — and it's smashed its fundraising target.

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Homeless man flees ransacked bus shelter

Homeless man flees ransacked bus shelter

There are increasing concerns about the whereabouts of a popular homeless man after his shelter was ransacked.

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Fatal crash mum wasn't wearing seatbelt

Fatal crash mum wasn't wearing seatbelt

A young mum who succumbed to serious injuries following a crash was not wearing a seatbelt.

Huge crowds queue up to bag free tickets to festival

Huge crowds queue up to bag free tickets to festival

Fatboy Slim and Suggs have handed out 100 free tickets to a new festival.

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Person resuscitated after collapsing at supermarket

Person resuscitated after collapsing at supermarket

Ambulance crews rushed to a supermarket to resuscitate a person who had collapsed.

Train delays due to risk of platform collisions

Train delays due to risk of platform collisions

Potential collisions with rail platforms and mud beneath tracks are among the reasons for ongoing speed restrictions delaying services in north Kent

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Murder suspect in court

Murder suspect in court

A man has appeared in court this morning charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered at their home.

Snake trapped in engagement ring

Snake trapped in engagement ring

It was a very different call for emergency crews who were sent to a snake which got stuck in a woman's engagement ring.

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Written off cars still submerged

Written off cars still submerged

A property management company's handling of underground flooding, which has left a number of cars written off, will be discussed with ministers.

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Department store falls into administration

Department store falls into administration

Another high street retailer has called in administrators after failing to find a buyer.

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Man crushed to death by concrete beam

Man crushed to death by concrete beam

A farming business has been fined £30,000 after one of its employees fell from a trailer and was crushed by a beam.

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'Big Ben bong campaign waste of money'

'Big Ben bong campaign waste of money'

A woman who stood as a Brexit Party candidate has slammed the fundraising campaign to make Big Ben chime on the day the UK leaves the EU.

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PC had sex with missing teen

PC had sex with missing teen

A former Met police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after an affair with a vulnerable young woman.

Mum saved after losing almost all her blood

Mum saved after losing almost all her blood

A teacher who would have died had it not been for blood donors is urging more people to donate.

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Cold weather alert in place across Kent

Cold weather alert in place across Kent

A weather warning is currently in place across the county as temperatures plummet — with gritters set to take to Kent's roads.

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Fatboy Slim and Madness to headline Kent festival

Fatboy Slim and Madness to headline Kent festival

Fatboy Slim and Madness will be performing at a two-day festival in Kent, it has been confirmed.

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Don't be blue, make a brew

Don't be blue, make a brew

Samaritans are turning Blue Monday into Brew Monday by giving out teabags to commuters.

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