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Family help homeless to mark brother's death

Family help homeless to mark brother's death

The family of a man who collapsed on Christmas Eve last year and died later in hospital are helping the homeless to mark the day.

How to get the kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

How to get the kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

It can be the hardest night of the year for getting the kids to bed - but these top tips for a Christmas Eve bedtime routine will help.

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Plans for new Costa drive-thru approved

Plans for new Costa drive-thru approved

Council planners approve proposal for new Costa drive-thru near former airport site.

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'We are a nation that is not at peace with itself'

'We are a nation that is not at peace with itself'

The newly-appointed Bishop of Dover shares a message of togetherness this Christmas.

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Wheelchair hope for disabled pig

Wheelchair hope for disabled pig

The founder of an animal sanctuary has come up with an inventive solution for her paralysed pig.

'He was an inspirational man'

'He was an inspirational man'

Hundreds of tributes have been shared for a much-loved teacher who died of cancer.

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CCTV images released in murder probe

CCTV images released in murder probe

Police have released fresh CCTV images of a man they urgently want to locate following the murder of 35-year-old man.

Crash between car and minibus closes road

Crash between car and minibus closes road

A crash between a car and a minibus has closed a main road.

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Inmate headbutted staff in front of terrified kids

Inmate headbutted staff in front of terrified kids

A violent offender attacked and headbutted prison officers in front of terrified children and families during a visiting session at a jail.

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Woman catches fire after candle blaze horror

Woman catches fire after candle blaze horror

A young veterinary nurse has thanked neighbours for saving her life after suffering severe burns to her head when she simply blew out a candle.

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Horse winched to safety after being trapped in ditch

Horse winched to safety after being trapped in ditch

A horse has been saved by firefighters after slipping into a water-filled ditch.

'There will be no expense spared'

'There will be no expense spared'

The owner of a holiday park that flooded over the weekend insists a clean-up operation will begin shortly.

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Alleyway murder victim named

Alleyway murder victim named

The man at the centre of a murder investigation has been named and his wife has paid a touching tribute to him.

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Grim knife find in anti-weapons purge

Grim knife find in anti-weapons purge

One person was arrested after a serrated knife was found through a metal detector arch at a Kent railway station.

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Guide dog attacked at shopping centre

Guide dog attacked at shopping centre

A blind woman is calling for dogs to be banned from a retail centre after her guide dog was set upon.

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Christmas shoppers causing road chaos

Christmas shoppers causing road chaos

Congestion is building on busy roads and buses are delayed as Christmas shoppers flock to the shops.

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Dr Ranj to rescue after panto stunt crash

Dr Ranj to rescue after panto stunt crash

A former A&E doctor turned panto star leapt into action after a stunt rider was injured during a performance.

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What is Christmas like for rough sleepers?

What is Christmas like for rough sleepers?

With Christmas well on it’s way, we sent Sophie Bird to speak to someone sleeping rough to see what the festive season is like for him.

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Axed Tractorfest is back for 2020

Axed Tractorfest is back for 2020

A popular festival has been saved after being shelved by organisers who were swamped by visitors.

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Body recovered from foot of cliffs

Body recovered from foot of cliffs

The coastguard has managed to recover a body spotted in the sea on Saturday after bad weather hampered their efforts.

Dangerous sex offender attacked woman while on bail

Dangerous sex offender attacked woman while on bail

A dangerous sex offender on bail for a previous offence stalked a woman through town centre streets before attacking her.

Attack victim struggling to speak 6 months on

Attack victim struggling to speak 6 months on

A German teenager who was assaulted while on a graduation trip in Kent is "healing well but still struggles to make conversation".

Search launched to find missing firefighter

Search launched to find missing firefighter

Rescue services are looking for a former professional footballer and firefighter who went missing on a Christmas night out.

Plans to build underground cinema in town

Plans to build underground cinema in town

A £2 million plan to build a subterranean high street cinema has moved a step forward.

6,000 people on waiting list for Giraffe Hall

6,000 people on waiting list for Giraffe Hall

New details have emerged of the proposed Giraffe Hall hotel, including the revelation that 6,000 people are already on the waiting list for a stay.

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Mum-of-6's Burger King secateurs robbery bid

Mum-of-6's Burger King secateurs robbery bid

A woman brandishing a pair of secateurs walked into a fast food restaurant and demanded money from the till — but can't remember any of the incident.

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Flood warnings remain throughout county

Flood warnings remain throughout county

The environment agency says flood warnings remain in place for several areas, but river levels are expected to fall.

Murderer admits drug dealing

Murderer admits drug dealing

A murderer who is awaiting sentence for stabbing a man to death has now admitted two counts of supplying drugs when he appeared in court.

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Rock legends to headline Kent festival

Rock legends to headline Kent festival

Rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd will play one of their final dates ever at next summer's Ramblin' Man Fair in Kent.

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The most festive road names in Kent

The most festive road names in Kent

From Chestnut Avenue to Mistletoe Drive, here are the most Christmas-y street names and how much properties are worth there.

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