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Shop cordoned off after huge lightning strike

Shop cordoned off after huge lightning strike

A shop has been cordoned off by police after being hit by a massive bolt of lightning - which sounded like a "bomb blast".

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Dead whale found in Thames

Dead whale found in Thames

Another whale has been spotted in the River Thames just days after Hessy the Humpback was killed after being hit by a ship.

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River search called off

River search called off

A search of a river, following a possible sighting of a body in the water, has been called off.

Missing man found hanged at hotel

Missing man found hanged at hotel

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 51-year-old man at a Kent hotel.

Watchdog shuts down law firm's branches

Watchdog shuts down law firm's branches

Several branches of a law firm have been closed by a regulator - sparking fears that as many as 100 jobs could be at risk.

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'Disgusting' video of attack shared online

'Disgusting' video of attack shared online

A "disgusting" gang attack on a schoolgirl has been captured on film.

Mum’s swimwear line is a celebrity favourite

Mum’s swimwear line is a celebrity favourite

A mum who started a swimwear brand with just a £100 investment now has a turnover of £250k and her brand is favourite with celebrities.

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'The first time I saw my face, I did not like it'

'The first time I saw my face, I did not like it'

A young teacher who suffered serious burns in a petrol station explosion in Cambodia cheated death by just seconds.

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The week in pictures

The week in pictures

From a plan to bring six-foot beasts to a Kent wood to the world's longest serving ring master, here's this week's top stories in pictures.

‘We want to see people haven’t forgotten her’

‘We want to see people haven’t forgotten her’

A vigil for a popular teenager who died after a crash last year is being held in her memory to mark the first anniversary of her death.

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Woman's iPad stolen during epileptic seizure

Woman's iPad stolen during epileptic seizure

A woman with learning difficulties has been left devastated after a heartless thief stole her belongings while she had an epileptic seizure.

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Controversial park and ride plans deferred

Controversial park and ride plans deferred

City councillors have deferred plans for a park and ride extension to be built on a popular water meadow.

Outgoing leader gets emotional

Outgoing leader gets emotional

Emotional council leader Paul Carter broke down as he delivered his final speech as head of Kent County Council.

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No GPs want to move to new surgery

No GPs want to move to new surgery

New home-owners in Leybourne may find their promised GP practice replaced by a restaurant.

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Emergency services search River Medway

Emergency services search River Medway

A huge search was organised by the emergency services after a possible sighting of someone in the River Medway.

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Missing mum 'had depression'

Missing mum 'had depression'

A mother who went missing 20 years ago was suffering with post natal depression, according to her ex husband who is accused of her murder.

Fury as school bans buses from using its premises

Fury as school bans buses from using its premises

Motorists and residents have been warned to expect more rush-hour delays when a fleet of buses starts dropping off youngsters on the busy A2.

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New witness appeal in cemetery murder probe

New witness appeal in cemetery murder probe

Police, investigating the killing of homeless Piotr Lacheta, want to speak to a man smoking near a pub, and a man and woman in Worthington Street

Cancer claims burglar who targeted elderly

Cancer claims burglar who targeted elderly

A prisoner's death five months into his five-year jail term was the result of natural causes, an inquest has decided.

Dramatic twist as murder accused sacks legal team

Dramatic twist as murder accused sacks legal team

A man accused of knifing another through the heart has dismissed his lawyers in the middle of his trial.

Life sentence for murderer who fled country

Life sentence for murderer who fled country

A man who fled the country after stabbing a young father 17 times has been handed a life sentence.

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Paedophile shared horrific child abuse videos to dark web

Paedophile shared horrific child abuse videos to dark web

A paedophile who uploaded videos to a dark web website as part of a global child abuse ring has been jailed.

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OAP spared prison for killing dad-to-be

OAP spared prison for killing dad-to-be

A jury has ruled a 67-year-old woman's careless driving caused the death of a speeding motorcyclist who had no licence and cocaine in his system.

Solicitor joked ex-partner would be 'top suspect'

Solicitor joked ex-partner would be 'top suspect'

The solicitor of a man accused of murdering his former partner has joked that he would be top of the suspect list, a court has heard.

Man in hospital after kitchen fire

Man in hospital after kitchen fire

A chip pan fire quickly spread injuring a man who needed hospital treatment.

'Don't stop people getting to work'

'Don't stop people getting to work'

A Kent MP has called for a debate on Extinction Rebellion as he criticises them and praises police for their handling of protests

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New leader of Kent County Council revealed

New leader of Kent County Council revealed

Paul Carter delivered an emotional final speech as head of KCC, following the announcement of the new leader.

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Disruption to rail services over Christmas

Disruption to rail services over Christmas

A rail replacement bus service will be in place while major improvement works are carried out at an International station.

Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

A council leader says a surge of roadworks appears to be deliberate ahead of the Brexit deadline.

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'Drug driver' leads police on five-mile chase

'Drug driver' leads police on five-mile chase

A suspected drug driver is in custody after leading police on a five-mile chase.

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