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Five charged over 30 burglaries

Five charged over 30 burglaries

Five men have been charged in connection with 30 burglaries in Kent in four months.

338 children in council care went missing last year

338 children in council care went missing last year

More than 300 children under the care of Kent County Council went missing last year, with some still untraceable.

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'Send me breast pics to reduce rent'

'Send me breast pics to reduce rent'

A young mum has shared shocking messages she received from a man posing as a landlord while house-hunting in Kent, in a now-viral post.

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Floral tributes left for man found dead

Floral tributes left for man found dead

Emergency services confirmed a man was found dead near a housing development at the weekend.

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Fancy bowling in the buff?

Fancy bowling in the buff?

A national naturist group will be taking over a Kent bowling alley next month.

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Council moves to wipe out rats

Council moves to wipe out rats

A council has announced it is taking swift action in order to "keep on top of the rat population" along its seafront.

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Relief as son returns from 'coronavirus cruise'

Relief as son returns from 'coronavirus cruise'

A 19-year-old has returned home from a nightmare cruise where 100 tourists were booted off over coronavirus fears.

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Arcade plans for seaside pub

Arcade plans for seaside pub

New owners of a seaside pub hope to convert into an arcade and fish and chip shop.

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Hundreds killed in ship explosion

Hundreds killed in ship explosion

We remember the 352 people who lost their lives in a ship explosion off the Kent coast.

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'I didn't know about £1.4m of coke under bed'

'I didn't know about £1.4m of coke under bed'

A trucker found with nearly £1.4 million of high-purity cocaine underneath his bed says he knew nothing about it.

Leap into action on February 29

Leap into action on February 29

From meeting rhinos to quad biking - make the extra day we get this leap year one to remember by trying something new.

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Kennel owner prosecuted for not having licence

Kennel owner prosecuted for not having licence

A dog boarding company owner has been prosecuted for running his business without a licence after a pet allegedly sustained injuries when in his care.

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Teen missing from home

Teen missing from home

A search has begun for a missing teenager.

Sad ending for escaped red squirrel

Sad ending for escaped red squirrel

A rare rodent that went on the run after escaping during Storm Ciara has died after breaking its leg in a trap.

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The Voice's Olly Murs backs Kent florist

The Voice's Olly Murs backs Kent florist

A florist has made it through to the next round of a top TV talent show.

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'It sends a signal bus travel isn't safe'

'It sends a signal bus travel isn't safe'

A bus company has taken an alternative view to a rival firm's decision to hand out 'spit testing kits' to drivers.

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Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

Benefits claims up by 950 in a month

The number of people claiming benefits in Kent has now risen for the 18th month in a row.

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Staff threatened with air gun

Staff threatened with air gun

Robbers threatened shop staff with an air gun before making off with cash.

200 people flee homes amid flood fears

200 people flee homes amid flood fears

New drone footage shows the extent of flooding at caravan park which caused residents to flee their homes.

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Burglar yanks savings from terminally ill gran's hands

Burglar yanks savings from terminally ill gran's hands

A burglar smashed open a key box and broke into a shocked 84-year-old's home before calmly chatting to her while he swiped more than £2,000.

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Search for man after abandoned car closes bridge

Search for man after abandoned car closes bridge

Police are searching for a distressed man after an abandoned vehicle forced the closure of the Dartford Crossing.

Driver admits causing teenage girl's death

Driver admits causing teenage girl's death

A man has pleaded guilty to driving dangerously after a crash that killed a teenager and injured two others.

Junction plan is 'ridiculous'

Junction plan is 'ridiculous'

Multi-million improvements to local roads, which include knocking down a pub and replacing it with a garden, have been branded "ridiculous".

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M20 plan a 'success Down Under'

M20 plan a 'success Down Under'

This is how a moveable barrier has been tackling traffic congestion on the other side of the world for decades.

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Pensioners' home flooded every month

Pensioners' home flooded every month

A couple who have been plagued by constant flooding and power cuts say they have to sleep in a caravan to stay dry.

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Bus drivers issued spit testing kits to fight abuse

Bus drivers issued spit testing kits to fight abuse

A bus company will offer workers spit testing kits and mental health support after a spate of recent attacks on drivers.

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Alcohol ruling didn't consider Equality Act

Alcohol ruling didn't consider Equality Act

An Afro-Caribbean store owner has slammed a licensing panel for not considering the Equality Act in ruling his shop won't be allowed to sell alcohol.

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Baby left on steps of orphanage given new chance in life

Baby left on steps of orphanage given new chance in life

A make-up artist has launched a range of cosmetics he dreamed of with his mother, who died after a 10-year battle with cancer.

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Football legend Glenn Hoddle's date with Kent

Football legend Glenn Hoddle's date with Kent

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle is to visit one of Kent's newest football teams as part of his work with a charity.

Is fruit really good for you?

Is fruit really good for you?

We're always encouraging our children to eat fruit, but it may not be as healthy as we are made to believe.

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