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Mail bosses apologise after 'dog attack' error

Mail bosses apologise after 'dog attack' error

The Royal Mail has issued an apology after wrongly saying a postal worker was attacked by a dog.

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Pupils issued with virus advice

Pupils issued with virus advice

Youngsters returning from a school trip to coronavirus-hit Italy have been told what to do if they develop symptoms.

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The misfortunes of Kent's floating restaurant

The misfortunes of Kent's floating restaurant

A floating restaurant which has gone up in flames has been plagued by bad luck since it opened - we look back at its troubled history.

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Armed police carry out drug raids

Armed police carry out drug raids

Two properties were raided by an army of police in an ongoing investigation into drugs supply.

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Floating restaurant goes up in flames

Floating restaurant goes up in flames

Firefighters have been tackling a fierce blaze at a restaurant bar on the River Medway.

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Moment migrants hidden in speedboat towed in to UK

Moment migrants hidden in speedboat towed in to UK

This is the moment an adapted speedboat containing three migrants was towed in to the UK.

Seven hacks to help you sleep better

Seven hacks to help you sleep better

As figures show one in three of us are suffering from chronic sleep problems here's what you can do to get a good night's shut-eye.

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'Take our dream wedding to save deposit'

'Take our dream wedding to save deposit'

A couple forced to pull out of their dream wedding are searching for two love-birds to take the date.

Teen's attempt to 'assassinate' the Queen

Teen's attempt to 'assassinate' the Queen

We take a look back at a Kent gunman's plan to become 'the most famous teenager in the world' by shooting the Queen.

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Dancing on Ice judge gifts glitzy gowns to charity

Dancing on Ice judge gifts glitzy gowns to charity

Shoppers have the chance to nab a piece of TV history after a reality show judge donated a haul of dresses.

Chemical spill leaves student in hospital

Chemical spill leaves student in hospital

New details have emerged of an incident in a science laboratory that caused a full scale emergency at a university.

Teachers in isolation over virus fears

Teachers in isolation over virus fears

Three secondary school teachers have been placed in self-isolation after returning from coronavirus-hit Italy.

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Taxi drivers refused to take man with guide dog

Taxi drivers refused to take man with guide dog

Two cabbies have been fined for refusing to transport visually impaired passenger.

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Care home residents to move out amid safety fears

Care home residents to move out amid safety fears

A nursing home has been put into special measures amid concerns residents could be at risk of harm.

Tesco to axe more than 1,800 jobs

Tesco to axe more than 1,800 jobs

Staff at dozens of supermarket stores across Kent are at risk of being made redundant.

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Police officers hit by car

Police officers hit by car

A man has been charged with attempted murder after two police officers were hit by a car.

Flares force closure of tip

Flares force closure of tip

Police were called to a household waste centre after a visitor tried to dispose of two old flares.

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The big freeze is on its way

The big freeze is on its way

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across the county and gritters will be out in force on main routes this evening.

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'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

'Living in fear' after raiders target shop

A video has captured a break-in at a convenience store that has left the manager living in fear.

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Trucker found with £1.4m cocaine haul

Trucker found with £1.4m cocaine haul

A trucker bound for Kent, found with almost £1.4 million of high purity cocaine hidden under his bed, has been jailed.

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Inquest opens into motorcyclist's death

Inquest opens into motorcyclist's death

A man was killed after being thrown from his motorcycle on his way home from work.

New ITV drama Flesh and Blood filmed in Kent

New ITV drama Flesh and Blood filmed in Kent

Parts of a new British drama staring Harry Potter's Imelda Staunton and Years and Years actor Russell Tovey were filmed in Kent.

'I'm so proud of her life'

'I'm so proud of her life'

A mum has told of her grief in the hope of supporting other parents after her daughter died in a car crash in Italy.

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Man charged after teen's crash death

Man charged after teen's crash death

A 39-year-old will appear in court next month accused of causing death by dangerous driving after a 20-year-old was killed in a fatal collision.

Police launch appeal following break-in

Police launch appeal following break-in

Police are looking for someone who may have crucial information regarding a burglary where cash and jewellery were stolen.

Teen workers left in limbo over missing pay

Teen workers left in limbo over missing pay

Workers at a recently-closed Bluewater business say they are considering legal action over missing wages.

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'We did consider moveable barrier before Op Brock'

'We did consider moveable barrier before Op Brock'

Highways bosses say they did consider installing a moveable barrier on the M20 before implementing the much-loathed Operation Brock.

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Men jailed after 29 people smuggled into Cornwall

Men jailed after 29 people smuggled into Cornwall

Two men in Kent have been jailed for smuggling 29 people into the UK in broad daylight.

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Carer stole nearly £1,600 from elderly

Carer stole nearly £1,600 from elderly

A woman was caught on a hidden camera stealing money from the people she was supposed to be caring for.

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How crowd funding can change your life

How crowd funding can change your life

GoFundMe has affected the lives of people across the planet, but how much of an impact has it had in Kent?

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