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Crowdfunder for art at primary schools

Crowdfunder for art at primary schools

An arts company is asking people to pledge towards a campaign to improve arts education for primary school pupils.

Order! John Bercow will go up in flames

Order! John Bercow will go up in flames

An effigy of the Speaker of the House of Commons will be burnt as part of one of Kent's most popular bonfire night celebrations.

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Firefighters rescue woman, 90, and dog from brambles

Firefighters rescue woman, 90, and dog from brambles

Firefighters were drafted in to help an elderly woman who was left stranded after trying to coax her dog out of brambles.

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Shop blaze treated as arson

Shop blaze treated as arson

A fire which broke out at a former country store near a town centre is being treated as suspicious.

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Illegal bungalow will be torn down

Illegal bungalow will be torn down

Councillors have unanimously agreed to serve an enforcement notice requiring the demolition of a house which was built without planning permission.

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16 cafes serving delicious vegan food

16 cafes serving delicious vegan food

In anticipation of World Vegan Day, check out these tasty dairy and meat-free treats which can be found in Kent cafes and restaurants.

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Gills support for grieving fan

Gills support for grieving fan

Gillingham dedicated their weekend win to a fan who has suffered a tragedy.

Killer came to UK month after release

Killer came to UK month after release

An alleged murderer came to the UK a month after he was released from a prison sentence imposed for killing another man.

Bridge closed after crash

Bridge closed after crash

The Sheppey Crossing was closed for more than three hours after a two-car crash.

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Life-changing wins of Kent's luckiest people

Life-changing wins of Kent's luckiest people

From the woman who landed £574k from a £1 bet, to the couple who splashed their jackpot on a toilet seat, we look back at the county's biggest wins.

Disneyland family's missing case found

Disneyland family's missing case found

Stolen luggage which led to a family scrapping a dream holiday, has been found dumped.

'It means everything to have those moments with him'

'It means everything to have those moments with him'

A poorly baby who spent his first seven months in hospital has finally been allowed home for a few hours a day.

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Mum fears her home is haunted

Mum fears her home is haunted

A spooked mother says she's caught a ghost on camera in her family's bathroom.

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Kent in the spotlight again as country goes to the polls

Kent in the spotlight again as country goes to the polls

As the country prepares to go the polls on December 12, our political editor Paul Francis assesses each party's chances in Kent and Medway.

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MPs vote for a Christmas election

MPs vote for a Christmas election

Parliament has agreed the date of a general election in an attempt to break the Brexit deadlock.

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Here's why fire engines are at cathedral

Here's why fire engines are at cathedral

Dozens of firefighters are working at a cathedral tonight as crews and engines are spotted outside the historic landmark.

Licensing panel orders changes at pub

Licensing panel orders changes at pub

A bar which was the scene of two high-profile recent altercations has been told to make changes after a panel hearing.

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Disney crews filming in Kent

Disney crews filming in Kent

Movie crews have been out in force and filming on the Kent coast today.

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'Chatty bench' project launched to tackle loneliness

'Chatty bench' project launched to tackle loneliness

A bench is on tour in Kent to help tackle loneliness and social isolation.

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Police seize marijuana plants after finding a cannabis farm on an industrial estate.

Where you can see Kent's first orangutan

Where you can see Kent's first orangutan

A young orangutan has been welcomed to a wildlife park - and keepers say more of the great apes will be on their way.

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Woman who spat at police jailed

Woman who spat at police jailed

A 56-year-old woman who was arrested for assaulting police officers has been sentenced to a year in prison.

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Detectives hunt brothers over 39 deaths

Detectives hunt brothers over 39 deaths

Detectives handling one of the largest mass fatality investigations in British history are hunting two brothers.

High Street pub takeover

High Street pub takeover

Kent brewery Shepherd Neame has added another premises to its portfolio in a deal believed to be worth more than £1 million.

Pregnant mum guilty of violent 'honeytrap' sex ploy

Pregnant mum guilty of violent 'honeytrap' sex ploy

A woman who claimed to be a £40-a-time prostitute has been convicted of luring a man into sex so her boyfriend could rob him at knifepoint.

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Lost lorry driver causes chaos

Lost lorry driver causes chaos

Watch as a lost truck driver causes chaos.

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Shocking video shows man hitting dog

Shocking video shows man hitting dog

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a man was caught on camera slapping a dog around the face.

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Anger over homeless tents in town centre

Anger over homeless tents in town centre

A councillor and charity boss have clashed over homelessness.

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M20 to close again for Operation Brock shutdown

M20 to close again for Operation Brock shutdown

Highways England has started shutting down the much-maligned Operation Brock less than 36 hours after it started.

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Secret Drinker almost lost us 2003 world cup

Secret Drinker almost lost us 2003 world cup

Where were you when England lifted the world cup in 2003? Secret Drinker reminisces about a rather chaotic pub session.

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