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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.

Lights, camera, action as studio plan submitted

Lights, camera, action as studio plan submitted

A full planning application for an ambitious film and TV studio scheme has been submitted - including plans for a town's tallest building.

Girl rescued from steep bank

Girl rescued from steep bank

Firefighters had to climb up a steep bank to help a girl who had become stuck while taking a short cut from a path

Chimney sweep reminder after blaze

Chimney sweep reminder after blaze

Now is the time to get your chimney's swept, Kent Fire & Rescue say after a blaze broke out earlier today

RuPaul star coming to town

RuPaul star coming to town

A RuPaul Drag Race UK star is coming to a Kent town.

Suspect released after attack near church

Suspect released after attack near church

A man who had been arrested on suspicion of a vicious assault near a church has been released pending investigation

Fireworks thrown at pedestrians

Fireworks thrown at pedestrians

Police were called to a town centre street last night following reports of fireworks being thrown at passers-by.

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Retired priest wants to change date of Remembrance Day

Retired priest wants to change date of Remembrance Day

Retired priest the Rev Colin Johnson told a congregation today that Remembrance Day should move to June. Here's why...

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Son finally pays tribute to the dad he never knew

Son finally pays tribute to the dad he never knew

Tragic tale of Wilfred Honey who died while serving in the Second World War four days after his 21st birthday and never got to see his new-born son.

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Two arrests after man dies in collision

Two arrests after man dies in collision

Two people have been arrested after a man died in a collision.

Remembrance blunder: New Year's message played at service

Remembrance blunder: New Year's message played at service

A New Year's celebration was blared out of the speakers by mistake at a remembrance service.

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The bar with the TV landlord

The bar with the TV landlord

The former Casualty actor Gregory Forsyth-Foreman and his partner Kariss Rihoy have opened a new real ale bar in Westerham.

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