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400 litre fuel spillage closes part of A2

400 litre fuel spillage closes part of A2

A crash between a lorry and a car which caused a huge fuel spill has closed part of the A2.

Heavy rain heading for Kent

Heavy rain heading for Kent

Kent should prepare for surface flooding and heavy downpours says weather warning.

'We did nothing wrong' says fruit farm boss

'We did nothing wrong' says fruit farm boss

The owner of a fruit packing company where a suspected carbon monoxide leak took place said no health and safety rules were breached.

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Car destroyed by huge blaze

Car destroyed by huge blaze

Emergency services blocked a street after a car burst into flames.

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Five trees removed in dog rescue at former pit

Five trees removed in dog rescue at former pit

Rescuers cut down five trees and brought in a digger in a bid to rescue a terrier stuck in a badger sett at a former colliery.

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'He wanted to tear her family apart and get revenge'

'He wanted to tear her family apart and get revenge'

A special constable reported how an ex-lover had started a vendetta against him after their love affair ended.

Sainsbury's tannoy interrupts two minute silence

Sainsbury's tannoy interrupts two minute silence

Supermarket shoppers were "upset" when a two minute silence was interrupted by a tannoy announcement.

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Dog dangled from lead in shocking video

Dog dangled from lead in shocking video

Distressing footage of a small dog being swung by its neck from a lead has been shared on social media.

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Free goody bags for first Haribo customers

Free goody bags for first Haribo customers

A new sweet shop will be handing out 100 free goody bags on its opening day.

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Teenager raped in park

Teenager raped in park

Police have launched an investigation after a woman in her late teens was attacked by a man in a town centre park.

Police are seeking the extradition of a Northern Irish lorry driver

Police are seeking the extradition of a Northern Irish lorry driver

Northern Irish man appears in court ahead of extradition hearing for deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants.

22 more migrants stopped

22 more migrants stopped

More migrants have been stopped on their small craft in the third incident in three days.

Pete Doherty arrested again after 'drunken brawl'

Pete Doherty arrested again after 'drunken brawl'

Rocker Pete Doherty has been arrested for a second time in Paris while out celebrating being released from custody.

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Arrest after smash near pub

Arrest after smash near pub

A car crashed into several other vehicles and a wall amid claims it was being driven "recklessly".

Great Escape-whistling parrot escapes

Great Escape-whistling parrot escapes

The hunt is on for a parrot which can whistle the theme tune to a classic war film.

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Car break-in spree

Car break-in spree

Thieves made off with a number of valuable items after seven cars were broken into.

Cemetery murder accused to stand trial

Cemetery murder accused to stand trial

Two homeless people are to go on trial charged with killing a man among the gravestones in a cemetery.

Man caught with 60 guns jailed

Man caught with 60 guns jailed

A smuggler caught importing what is believed to be the largest amount of lethal weapons into the UK has been sentenced.

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Illegal taxi driver fined £2,000

Illegal taxi driver fined £2,000

A rogue driver who ran an unlicensed taxi business has been ordered to pay over £2,000 after being taken to court by a council.

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Masked gang rob teens outside KFC

Masked gang rob teens outside KFC

A boy's new iPad given to him as a birthday present was stolen by a gang while he waited with friends to collect his order.

Cricket hero fired up for future career

Cricket hero fired up for future career

From cricket balls to raging blazes, Ashes hero Geraint Jones has stumped us all with his latest career change announcement.

Candle causes house fire

Candle causes house fire

Two people had to be checked over by paramedics after a fire caused by a candle.

French bulldog's body found in ditch

French bulldog's body found in ditch

An appeal has been launched after a dog was found in a ditch with its microchip removed.

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Greetings card chain latest high street name to hit trouble

Greetings card chain latest high street name to hit trouble

Stores across the county face uncertain future as a nationwide firm holds emergency talks with landlords.

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Boy's plea after kitten has leg removed

Boy's plea after kitten has leg removed

A nine-year-old whose kitten had to have his leg cut off is raising money for the charity which helped his moggy.

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Two charged after attempted burglary

Two charged after attempted burglary

Police issue safety advice to homeowners after an attempted burglary which led to two men being charged.

Rain causes perilous driving conditions

Rain causes perilous driving conditions

Police have issued a warning as heavy rain has caused treacherous driving conditions across Kent.

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Rush-hour crash blocked M2

Rush-hour crash blocked M2

Drivers suffered long delays after a four-car crash blocked part of a motorway.

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Hunt on for new adventure centre

Hunt on for new adventure centre

A firm which runs activity camps and sessions for children of all ages is appealing for help to find a new home.

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Jewellery thief jailed after nationwide hunt

Jewellery thief jailed after nationwide hunt

A 27-year-old woman has been jailed after being part of a gang that stole £5,000 of jewellery from a town centre store right under workers' noses.

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