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Smoking figures at all time low

Smoking figures at all time low

The figures comes as the health agency urges smokers to give up the bad habit for Stoptober.

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Building collapses in town centre

Building collapses in town centre

Emergency crews are on the scene of a building collapse in a town centre.

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Twisted lorry driver avoids jail

Twisted lorry driver avoids jail

A twisted lorry driver who had sexual images of children as young as one has avoided jail.

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Kent set to bask in the sun

Kent set to bask in the sun

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend — but four days of rain will follow.

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Disabled bus pass restrictions could be lifted

Disabled bus pass restrictions could be lifted

Kent County Council has moved to abolish time limits for disabled bus passengers following campaigns.

Three-car crash leaves A2 gridlocked

Three-car crash leaves A2 gridlocked

Severe delays are still being reported after a crash between two cars and a van.

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59 asylum seekers put up at hotel

59 asylum seekers put up at hotel

The Home Office provided accommodation for 59 asylum seekers as an emergency measure, it has emerged.

Goodwin Sands protesters lose High Court battle

Goodwin Sands protesters lose High Court battle

Protesters have been defeated in a Judicial Review over the dredging of shifting sands but vow to fight on.

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Former teacher creates Brexit card game

Former teacher creates Brexit card game

A former teacher has taken on Brexit and created a card game designed to get youngsters to better understand negotiations.

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Council crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Council crackdown on anti-social behaviour

A property has been boarded-up and court orders have been imposed on two others in an effort to tackle drug abuse and noise.

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At large prisoner fled on mountain bike

At large prisoner fled on mountain bike

An absconded inmate was arrested after a warden spotted him pedalling furiously on a mountain bike carrying a prison issue laundry bag.

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No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

The potential for traffic chaos in Kent if the UK leaves the EU without a deal has been downplayed by officials.

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Travellers warned of rail closures

Travellers warned of rail closures

A weekend of rail disruption is expected across Kent this weekend with lines shut and buses replacing trains.

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Man found dead in park

Man found dead in park

Police descended on a country park this morning following the discovery of a body.

Man with sword cautioned

Man with sword cautioned

A warning has been issued to a man spotted with a sword who sparked a huge police response involving armed officers and a helicopter.

Final farewell for funeral director

Final farewell for funeral director

The family of a popular funeral director say they expect his final farewell will be the biggest service they’ve ever dealt with.

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Far right group patrols beaches for migrants

Far right group patrols beaches for migrants

Patrols for migrants by Britain First have been branded "unhelpful".

Two more charged after Andre's death

Two more charged after Andre's death

Two more people have been charged with violent disorder after the death of Andre Bent.

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

Pilot was killed after crashing in thick fog

A father-of-two died after crashing in to the side of a mountain.

Dreamland buy-out in doubt after backers close down

Dreamland buy-out in doubt after backers close down

A deal to purchase Dreamland has been thrown in to doubt.

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Killer Asian hornet search continues

Killer Asian hornet search continues

Experts are still searching for a nest belonging to an invasive hornet after it was spotted in the county.

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Driver blocks commemorative service

Driver blocks commemorative service

A blue badge holder who allegedly refused to move their car because 'they could park where they liked' blocked a town's Battle of Britain service.

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KFC could open new drive-thrus across Kent

KFC could open new drive-thrus across Kent

A fast food chain is on the look out for buildings it can convert into outlets.

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Thief ordered to pay back stolen cash

Thief ordered to pay back stolen cash

A cruel woman who ripped off an elderly neighbour, has been ordered to repay her victim more than a quarter of a million or face longer in jail.

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Kent County Council leadership battle begins

Kent County Council leadership battle begins

Three county councillor have announced they will be competing to become the new leader of Kent County Council.

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'Arrested climate protesters are heroes'

'Arrested climate protesters are heroes'

A university lecturer is calling on climate scientists to embrace protest and civil disobedience.

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Fears over transport for special needs’ pupils

Fears over transport for special needs’ pupils

Children with special needs including autism have been experiencing journey times of more than two hours when travelling to and from school.

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Little Mix-mad Charlie pictured for first time since crash

Little Mix-mad Charlie pictured for first time since crash

A Little Mix-mad eight-year-old has been pictured for the first time since a serious crash left him in hospital for three months.

'My night in the UK's cheapest Airbnb'

'My night in the UK's cheapest Airbnb'

The UK's cheapest Airbnb is the back seat of a car in Sheppey - we sent a reporter to spend the night.

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Probe after near misses on railway

Probe after near misses on railway

An investigation has been launched after a train derailed and two others set off on a collision course at a railway popular with tourists.

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