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Train delays due to risk of platform collisions

Train delays due to risk of platform collisions

Potential collisions with rail platforms and mud beneath tracks are among the reasons for ongoing speed restrictions delaying services in north Kent

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Murder suspect in court

Murder suspect in court

A man has appeared in court this morning charged with murder after a woman's body was discovered at their home.

Snake trapped in engagement ring

Snake trapped in engagement ring

It was a very different call for emergency crews who were sent to a snake which got stuck in a woman's engagement ring.

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Written off cars still submerged

Written off cars still submerged

A property management company's handling of underground flooding, which has left a number of cars written off, will be discussed with ministers.

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Department store falls into administration

Department store falls into administration

Another high street retailer has called in administrators after failing to find a buyer.

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Man crushed to death by concrete beam

Man crushed to death by concrete beam

A farming business has been fined £30,000 after one of its employees fell from a trailer and was crushed by a beam.

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'Big Ben bong campaign waste of money'

'Big Ben bong campaign waste of money'

A woman who stood as a Brexit Party candidate has slammed the fundraising campaign to make Big Ben chime on the day the UK leaves the EU.

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PC had sex with missing teen

PC had sex with missing teen

A former Met police officer has been found guilty of misconduct after an affair with a vulnerable young woman.

Mum saved after losing almost all her blood

Mum saved after losing almost all her blood

A teacher who would have died had it not been for blood donors is urging more people to donate.

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Cold weather alert in place across Kent

Cold weather alert in place across Kent

A weather warning is currently in place across the county as temperatures plummet — with gritters set to take to Kent's roads.

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Fatboy Slim and Madness to headline Kent festival

Fatboy Slim and Madness to headline Kent festival

Fatboy Slim and Madness will be performing at a two-day festival in Kent, it has been confirmed.

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Don't be blue, make a brew

Don't be blue, make a brew

Samaritans are turning Blue Monday into Brew Monday by giving out teabags to commuters.

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Community fears 'collapse' under weight of 1,600 new homes

Community fears 'collapse' under weight of 1,600 new homes

Plans for a huge housing development have met with growing opposition and sparked a petition signed by more than 3,000 people.

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Schools to offer free sanitary products

Schools to offer free sanitary products

Schools are now able to offer free sanitary products to students to help tackle period poverty.

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'Tragedy will strike unless crossing improved'

'Tragedy will strike unless crossing improved'

A councillor who has witnessed people clambering over crossing gates at a "dangerous" railway station says urgent changes are needed.

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Dumped pony dies along with unborn foal

Dumped pony dies along with unborn foal

A pregnant horse rescued by an animal charity has been put to sleep.

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Man charged with murder

Man charged with murder

A man is due to appear in court after a woman was found dead at her home.

Woman arrested after crash

Woman arrested after crash

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through alcohol or drugs and for assaulting an emergency worker following a crash.

Arrest after man hit by van

Arrest after man hit by van

A road has been closed near a shopping centre after a reported hit and run.

Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

Gritters out as icy blast to hit Kent

Roads are being treated and motorists warned as falling temperatures are set to create treacherous conditions tonight.

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Second man jailed after knife threats outside bar

Second man jailed after knife threats outside bar

Threats to stab door staff outside a bar have led to a second man being sentenced to prison.

Jail for cocaine dealer

Jail for cocaine dealer

An offender who tried to accelerate away from police in his BMW has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years.

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Man and child injured in crash

Man and child injured in crash

It has now emerged that two people were hurt in a road accident that led to the air ambulance being called out.

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Funeral fundraiser smashes target

Funeral fundraiser smashes target

An online fundraising page set up in memory of a young mixed martial artist has exceeded the amount well wishers originally set out to raise.

Tragedy on tracks

Tragedy on tracks

A person has died after being hit by a train.

Grieving diner slams 'UK's best pub' after family tragedy

Grieving diner slams 'UK's best pub' after family tragedy

A Michelin-starred pub has been accused of arrogance after blaming 'tight margins' on not returning £660 to a grieving customer.

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Inside the cinema club championing cult movies

Inside the cinema club championing cult movies

We took a trip to one of Kent's cosiest cinemas to learn about the club championing cult and classic movies.

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Jurors wait two weeks for trial that never happened

Jurors wait two weeks for trial that never happened

A jury which waited for almost two weeks to hear a lengthy drugs trial has been discharged - without hearing a single piece of evidence.

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Lifts break down 50 times in two years

Lifts break down 50 times in two years

Disappointed residents are calling on a council to replace car park lifts which have broken down more than 50 times in two years.

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Ross Kemp meets two of Kent's most violent criminals

Ross Kemp meets two of Kent's most violent criminals

Two men locked up for extremely violent crimes are sharing a cell at one of Britain's toughest prisons - where one jokes it is "light work".

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