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Mothercare confirms it is to close all stores

Mothercare confirms it is to close all stores

High Street giant Mothercare has slumped in to administration with all stores set to close.

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Pregnant women urged to get flu jab

Pregnant women urged to get flu jab

Heath chiefs are urging pregnant women to make an appointment with their GP so they can get the flu jab.

Game of Thrones star filming in Kent

Game of Thrones star filming in Kent

A Game of Thrones star has been spotted filming for a new series in Kent.

Bid to list historic cinema fails

Bid to list historic cinema fails

Despite a large campaign to save the building by getting it listed, a former cinema's future is now in doubt.

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Medical incident in town centre

Medical incident in town centre

Police, the fire service and ambulance service were called to a medical incident in a town centre.

Kent's lottery winners - where are they now?

Kent's lottery winners - where are they now?

The Lottery has made 5,500 millionaires since it began — we met some of Kent's big winners to see how their wins have changed their lives.

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Unclear whether MP will stand again

Unclear whether MP will stand again

It is not yet confirmed if Charlie Elphicke, who has a court case hanging over him, will stand again in his constituency.

Major new movie filmed in county

Major new movie filmed in county

Filming for part of new blockbuster starring Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones took place in a location fast becoming Kent's own Hollywood.

Tragic biker named in tributes

Tragic biker named in tributes

A man who died in a crash on an industrial estate has been named locally.

Hundreds affected by power cut

Hundreds affected by power cut

More than 260 people have been affected as a result of a major power cut in the town.

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing

Man airlifted to hospital after stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed and had to be airlifted to hospital.

Family 'broken' after bus driver death

Family 'broken' after bus driver death

The family of a 60-year-old man who died following a multi-vehicle crash have said they are "broken" by the loss.

Former Labour candidate defects to Tories

Former Labour candidate defects to Tories

A former Labour candidate has announced he has defected to the Conservative Party.

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The amazing past of fireworks firm

The amazing past of fireworks firm

Tucked away on a now abandoned site, one of Britain's best-loved fireworks providers used to make products which thrilled people across the globe.

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Three miles of traffic as M2 closed for repair work

Three miles of traffic as M2 closed for repair work

Two lanes of part of the M2 have been closed for emergency repair work.

Break in at children's play centre

Break in at children's play centre

An indoor soft play centre was broken into overnight and the owner has published pictures of the intruders.

Three generations living under one roof

Three generations living under one roof

Three generations of one family are living together in an experiment to see if multi-generational living can tackle the housing crisis.

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Pictures show damage to former pub after horse box crash

Pictures show damage to former pub after horse box crash

Pictures show the damage caused to a former pub after a horse box crashed into it yesterday.

Businesses 'will quit Kent' if port shuts

Businesses 'will quit Kent' if port shuts

Company bosses say their firms will "go to the wall" if one of Kent's largest ports closes as proposals to relocate elsewhere are not suitable.

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Back-to-school chaos as bus forced to divert

Back-to-school chaos as bus forced to divert

Gas repairs near a town centre have disrupted school buses meaning pupils are arriving late.

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Burglars chased from street after attempted break-in

Burglars chased from street after attempted break-in

Two burglars fled over garden fences and escaped on a motorbike after being confronted by neighbours.

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Daughter to stand trial after mum stabbed 13 times

Daughter to stand trial after mum stabbed 13 times

A woman will stand trial in the new year accused of attempting to murder her mother.

Woman arrested after man stabbed

Woman arrested after man stabbed

A 33-year-old woman is being quizzed by police over an incident which left a man in hospital.

Owen Jones coming to Kent election rally

Owen Jones coming to Kent election rally

Labour activist and journalist Owen Jones is set to visit Kent this weekend to campaign ahead of the general election.

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Police sergeants investigated over 'laddish culture'

Police sergeants investigated over 'laddish culture'

Female police officers have told a misconduct panel how uncomfortable they felt working with two sergeants.

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Fireworks display cancelled over animal safety concerns

Fireworks display cancelled over animal safety concerns

Bosses have cancelled a firework display and festive light switch-on event at a multi-million pound shopping centre expansion.

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Missing man is found safe

Missing man is found safe

Police say a missing man with a distinctive tattoo who was reported missing has now been safely located.

Father and son 'thugs' avoid jail

Father and son 'thugs' avoid jail

A drunk former-builder knocked out a bouncer with one punch in an unprovoked attack, before his dad then set upon the unconscious victim.

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‘Help us to give ‘six-sticks’ send off he deserves’

‘Help us to give ‘six-sticks’ send off he deserves’

Friends are desperately trying to raise £4,500 for a drummer’s funeral.

'I was forced at gunpoint to smuggle migrants'

'I was forced at gunpoint to smuggle migrants'

An aspiring university student has been jailed for people smuggling after trying to feed police "a fanciful tale".

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