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Firefighters tackle blaze on industrial estate

Firefighters tackle blaze on industrial estate

A man was treated by paramedics after breathing in smoke from the fire.

Armed cops swoop on seaside town

Armed cops swoop on seaside town

Police were called to a town centre last night after a man was reported to have a gun.

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Kent trains in turmoil

Kent trains in turmoil

Rail travellers were facing a series of disruptions today after emergency and planned maintenance work hit the network.

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Wall 'not right for Green Belt'

Wall 'not right for Green Belt'

A man's four-year battle to retain his garden wall ends in court fine.

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Police continue probe into carpet store rave

Police continue probe into carpet store rave

A man arrested in relation to an illegal rave which attracted 1,000 people, has reported back to police.

Teenage girls arrested after Poundland lockdown

Teenage girls arrested after Poundland lockdown

Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, were arrested after a Poundland store was placed in lockdown.

End of an era as club closes

End of an era as club closes

Bosses at a legendary venue have revealed it has closed down.

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Boy saves family after spotting fire while on PlayStation

Boy saves family after spotting fire while on PlayStation

A 16-year-old boy banged on his neighbour's door to warn them a fire had broken out after spotting the blaze while playing his PlayStation.

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Watch as power station chimney is demolished

Watch as power station chimney is demolished

A 215m chimney was brought crashing down to earth this morning in the final part of a demolition project.

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Have yourself a quirky little Christmas

Have yourself a quirky little Christmas

A traditional Christmas is great but some people like to be a bit different, as these weird and wonderful Kent finds prove.

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Nursery children team up with OAPs

Nursery children team up with OAPs

Nursery children have teamed up with pensioners at a care home for an innovative intergenerational project.

Retro photos capture motorway construction

Retro photos capture motorway construction

Pictures show construction work at the end of the 1970s on the M20, which changed a Kent town forever.

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The heartbreaking reason for river patrols

The heartbreaking reason for river patrols

A campaign is being stepped up to make sure nights out don't end in tragedy.

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"Devoted mum" would have been 48 today

"Devoted mum" would have been 48 today

A search group has vowed to remember murdered Sarah Wellgreen fondly, as today would have marked her birthday.

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Heavy winds cause traffic chaos across the county

Heavy winds cause traffic chaos across the county

Roads across Kent have been blocked by fallen trees as strong winds continue to affect the county.

Poundland goes into lockdown

Poundland goes into lockdown

Images have emerged of security staff pinning a suspected shoplifter to the floor after chaos erupted in a budget store.

Is Mad Mike's video poised to go global?

Is Mad Mike's video poised to go global?

A short video of General Election candidate Mad Mike Young being interviewed at the count has taken Twitter by storm.

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Kent diners to get the chance to pay what they want

Kent diners to get the chance to pay what they want

Celebrity chef Richard Phillips is launching an experiment at his restaurant in the new year to let customers pay what they think the food is worth.

Police given more time to quiz terror suspect

Police given more time to quiz terror suspect

A second extension has been given to police to interview a man arrested in Dover.

Pawly pooch's urgent vet dash

Pawly pooch's urgent vet dash

A vet surgery issued a warning to pet owners after they had to treat a chocoholic canine for the effects of overindulgence.

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Train hits a tree

Train hits a tree

Services had to be suspended while railway workers are removing a tree from the tracks.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts have been issued across the county following two days of heavy rainfall.

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Schools consultation sparks petition

Schools consultation sparks petition

A parent fears catchment areas for two popular secondary schools will shrink, if a schools trust changes its admission rules.

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Police arrest man after river search

Police arrest man after river search

A large scale search of the River Medway was launched after police responded to reports a man had fallen in.

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Delays as sewer pipe burst closes main road

Delays as sewer pipe burst closes main road

A main road on the outskirts of a Kent town has been sealed off following a burst sewer pipe.

Wrestler's success down to going vegan

Wrestler's success down to going vegan

A professional wrestler has teamed up with a charity to dedicate his success to ditching meat and animal products.

6 of the best decorated pubs in Kent

6 of the best decorated pubs in Kent

Fairy lights, tinsel, Christmas trees and more - here are some the most festive taverns in the county.

Motorist's parking fury

Motorist's parking fury

A woman is fed up that she has forked out more than £500 for an annual parking ticket, and struggles to find a space.

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‘They think we’re weaker because we’re women’

‘They think we’re weaker because we’re women’

Charlotte Howard is among a growing band of female door staff, here she gives her insight into life as a woman minding revellers at pubs and clubs.

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Horsebox overturns during crash

Horsebox overturns during crash

A woman was taken to hospital and a horse had to be rescued from its horsebox after a crash.

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