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Delays at Dartford Crossing as shoppers head to the sales

Delays at Dartford Crossing as shoppers head to the sales

Drivers have been told to expect long waits near the Dartford Crossing as Boxing Day sales mania takes hold.

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Search for firefighter expanded to include river

Search for firefighter expanded to include river

The search for a footballer and firefighter missing for almost a week has been expanded to include a stretch of river.

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1,090 children 'at risk' in unregulated homes

1,090 children 'at risk' in unregulated homes

Kent County Council placed more than 1,000 children in care in to unregulated homes in the past three years, an investigation has found.

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'Zoos should close', says Howletts and Port Lympne boss

'Zoos should close', says Howletts and Port Lympne boss

The man in charge of Howletts and Port Lympne has backed closing zoos – but what do you think?

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15 suspected migrants brought to shore

15 suspected migrants brought to shore

At least 15 people thought to be migrants have been brought to shore by Border Force officials.

Christmas presents saved from car blaze

Christmas presents saved from car blaze

A man managed to get his family and their Christmas presents out of his car moments before it was engulfed by flames.

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'Cable thief' spends Christmas Day in custody

'Cable thief' spends Christmas Day in custody

A man spent Christmas Day in custody after railway cable was stolen.

Is this Kent's best bike ride?

Is this Kent's best bike ride?

A picturesque coastal cycle route has been billed the best in the county.

Should shops be open on Boxing Day?

Should shops be open on Boxing Day?

A grandmother sparked a huge debate when she wrote to Bluewater asking them to close on December 26 - was she right?

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This is where Boxing Day hunts are happening in Kent

This is where Boxing Day hunts are happening in Kent

Riders and protesters are both prepared for today's hunts after last year's tradition turned ugly.

'Darkness is a monster that lies'

'Darkness is a monster that lies'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has delivered his annual address at the cathedral.

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Cable theft arrest

Cable theft arrest

A van has been seized after police swooped and arrested a 37-year-old man.

Crane needed to rescue horse

Crane needed to rescue horse

Fire crews had to be called in to free an animal that had become stuck in mud.

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Teen's gifts to others after life-saving care

Teen's gifts to others after life-saving care

A schoolboy who almost died after life-changing allergic reaction has visited sick children in hospital.

Can you name these Kent places?

Can you name these Kent places?

Kent is packed with beautiful places, but how many of them do you recognise?

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Did Dickens spend his last Christmas turkey-less?

Did Dickens spend his last Christmas turkey-less?

A recently unearthed letter sent by the great author has thrown doubt on whether Dickens spent his last Christmas meal without a turkey.

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Hidden stories of the food bank

Hidden stories of the food bank

From a single mum with five children at home to the soldier suffering PTSD, we've spoken to those who rely on the food bank.

Kebab house's late-night booze bid

Kebab house's late-night booze bid

Residents fear their streets could be beset with litter and late-night noise after a kebab house launched a bid to extend its alcohol licence.

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Teen spending Christmas at sea

Teen spending Christmas at sea

An A-Level student is competing in a global sailing race this festive season - despite having no previous yachting experience.

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The 8 heroes and villains of 2019

The 8 heroes and villains of 2019

Kent's news did not entirely revolve around Brexit in 2019, there were plenty of yarns to get your blood boiling/warm the cockles — here's our top 8.

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Tragic tot's mum released from prison

Tragic tot's mum released from prison

The mother of a young boy who was tragically killed by her boyfriend, has been released from prison.

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Man 'poses a danger' to under age girls

Man 'poses a danger' to under age girls

A man who met an under age girl on Facebook and arranged to meet for an illicit tryst has been jailed for inciting her to have sex with him

Landslip 'too dangerous' to work on

Landslip 'too dangerous' to work on

A train line is going to remain shut for the foreseable future as earth continues to move around a landslip.

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Burglar crashes in dramatic high-speed chase

Burglar crashes in dramatic high-speed chase

Watch the shocking moment a burglar is arrested after crashing a stolen car.

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Sausage dog found on train tracks

Sausage dog found on train tracks

A Dachshund was found wandering on tracks near a railway station.

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'I haven't bought presents or put up a tree'

'I haven't bought presents or put up a tree'

The heartbroken dad of twins killed by their own mum on Boxing Day says he is dreading the anniversary of their death.

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Shops sell knives to children

Shops sell knives to children

An undercover sting caught five businesses selling knives to under 18s.

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Partner of missing man joins police search

Partner of missing man joins police search

Emergency services crews are looking for a firefighter last seen during a pub crawl.

Man jailed for rape

Man jailed for rape

A predator who raped and repeatedly assaulted a woman has been jailed.

Christmas lights ruined by yobs

Christmas lights ruined by yobs

A couple has been left devastated as their Christmas display is ruined for a third time.

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