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Debenhams closing dates revealed

Debenhams closing dates revealed

Shoppers only have a number of days to snap up bargains before the chain leaves four town centres for good.

Ambulance service receive more than 200 calls on New Years' Eve

Ambulance service receive more than 200 calls on New Years' Eve

The ambulance service faced busier night yesterday than previous years as they received more than 200 calls.

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Driver thought to be almost three times legal limit

Driver thought to be almost three times legal limit

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after failing a breath test which revealed they were almost three times the legal limit.

Online banking apps crash

Online banking apps crash

Major banks have apologised to customers in the county after their online banking systems crashed early into the new year.

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'Drink driver' arrested after fleeing crash

'Drink driver' arrested after fleeing crash

A motorist who abandoned his car after coming off the road was taken into custody after being located by police and failing a breath test.

Man taken to hospital after crash

Man taken to hospital after crash

A crash resulted in one man being taken to hospital after his car collided with a central reservation on a motorway.

Kent ranks higher than London in UK's crime map

Kent ranks higher than London in UK's crime map

The county makes the top 10 of most crime-ridden areas in the UK, and has the second highest violent crimes.

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Here's what's coming to Elwick Place in 2020

Here's what's coming to Elwick Place in 2020

We take a look at the exciting changes happening at a multi-million pound leisure complex this year.

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So what was new in 2019?

So what was new in 2019?

We take a look at which projects promised for 2019 were achieved.

Start the New Year with a splash

Start the New Year with a splash

Hundreds of people will be heading into freezing cold waters later today - but are you brave enough to take the plunge?

What's on in Kent in 2020

What's on in Kent in 2020

From festivals and big music names to exhibitions, family fun and tasty food and drink events, here's our round-up of what's on across Kent in 2020.

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'Why do we let people suffer before helping?'

'Why do we let people suffer before helping?'

A mother says her son, who was found dead in a river, was let down by probation service after leaving prison for setting fire to her house.

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Crash causing delays on M25

Crash causing delays on M25

One lane is closed due to a collision causing traffic in the area to build up.

Police hunt for missing teenager

Police hunt for missing teenager

Concern is growing for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old.

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43 migrants found near Kent

43 migrants found near Kent

Border Force officials have intercepted three boats in the Channel.

Mixed-sex civil partnerships: Your questions answered

Mixed-sex civil partnerships: Your questions answered

Mixed-sex couples are getting their fist civil partnerships today. However, there seems to be many questions around it, so we answered them for you.

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Searches for missing firefighter called off

Searches for missing firefighter called off

The family of a missing firefighter have announced searches have been called off — but police will continue to investigate his disappearance.

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Missing dog 'home at last'

Missing dog 'home at last'

A two-year-old cavapoo which disappeared after a break-in has been found in Essex two months later.

Massive community response for fire victims

Massive community response for fire victims

Families affected by a fire that destroyed three houses have been offered support from nearby residents and businesses.

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Resort guest recalls pool tragedy

Resort guest recalls pool tragedy

A holidaymaker has remembered the shock which swept across a resort after three people drowned in the swimming pool on Christmas Eve.

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Mum's world 'shattered' as daughter, 9, dies

Mum's world 'shattered' as daughter, 9, dies

Tributes and donations have poured in for a nine-year-old girl who died days before Christmas.

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Plea to help 'rogue builder' victim

Plea to help 'rogue builder' victim

A fundraiser has been set up for a mum who used her late husband's pension to pay for home renovations that were never finished.

Shocking footage shows girls fighting in town centre shop

Shocking footage shows girls fighting in town centre shop

A video has emerged of a frenzied attack on a teenager who was pinned down by a group of girls and punched and kicked.

Warning issued after dishwasher blaze

Warning issued after dishwasher blaze

Experts have issued a list of safety tips after a family was woken when its dishwasher caught fire.

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Child 'assaulted' in town centre

Child 'assaulted' in town centre

A man has been arrested after a child was assaulted in a town centre.

Suspect bailed following 'arson' attack

Suspect bailed following 'arson' attack

A man has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a shop.

Two arrested over Bluewater robberies

Two arrested over Bluewater robberies

Police have quizzed two teenagers over three reported robberies at the county's biggest shopping centre.

Bus service cut after drivers attacked

Bus service cut after drivers attacked

An estate with hundreds of homes no longer has bus services cut after a spate of violence.

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'Beautiful Bethany became an angel'

'Beautiful Bethany became an angel'

Tributes have poured in after a girl aged five died after a three-year battle against cancer on Christmas Eve.

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Paramedics targeted by thieves in dual car heist

Paramedics targeted by thieves in dual car heist

A couple are appealing for information after both their vehicles were stolen.

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