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Dame Zandra impresses on MasterChef

Dame Zandra impresses on MasterChef

Fashionista Dame Zandra Rhodes is ditching the runway for the kitchen in this series of Celebrity MasterChef.

Woman 'seriously injured' after being hit by van

Woman 'seriously injured' after being hit by van

Emergency services including an air ambulance were called after a woman was struck by a van earlier today.

Rush-hour traffic protest

Rush-hour traffic protest

We have become the relief road for the A228, say protesters.

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Arrest after police chase

Arrest after police chase

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after failing to stop for police.

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Underpants-wearing hero saves dog

Underpants-wearing hero saves dog

The moment a man stripped off to rescue a dog from a lake was caught on camera.

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Luxury clothing store coming to shopping centre

Luxury clothing store coming to shopping centre

A luxury designer brand from New York is set to join a multi-million shopping centre expansion when it opens this autumn.

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Man arrested in immigration raid

Man arrested in immigration raid

Two illegal workers were discovered after immigration officers visited three properties.

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Social services lead review after tot's death

Social services lead review after tot's death

Council chiefs will lead a review exploring social services' involvement in the care of a three-year-old boy killed when he was crushed by a car seat.

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Teen accused of student's murder appears in court

Teen accused of student's murder appears in court

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of murdering a student and trying to kill three other people during a brawl in a town centre.

Kent crisp firm bags dream Disney deal

Kent crisp firm bags dream Disney deal

A snack firm is set to earn a packet from a deal with one of the world's biggest entertainment venues.

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Frankie and Benny's set to close

Frankie and Benny's set to close

Jobs could be at risk in the county after The Restaurant Group announced it will close many of its branches.

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Grandad 'repeatedly stabbed in head' at care home

Grandad 'repeatedly stabbed in head' at care home

A grandfather and former Royal Marine was allegedly repeatedly stabbed in the head with scissors while visiting his wife at a care home.

Supermarket Sweep returns next week

Supermarket Sweep returns next week

The new series of Supermarket Sweep has been filmed in Kent.

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Gas main repairs delayed until next year

Gas main repairs delayed until next year

Villagers plagued by a series of gas leaks have been told work replacing the 90-year-old main has been postponed until next year.

Crews spend hours tackling blaze

Crews spend hours tackling blaze

Firefighters spent about three hours tackling a large rubbish fire.

Two-vehicle crash causes miles of delays

Two-vehicle crash causes miles of delays

There are delays at the Dartford Crossing this morning following a two-vehicle smash.

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'I thought stabbing was Halloween prank'

'I thought stabbing was Halloween prank'

A woman has recounted the moment her husband stabbed her after making her close her eyes amid promises of a gift.

Heated meeting on huge service failings

Heated meeting on huge service failings

Councillors have clashed at a meeting held to discuss a damning report into an authority's poorly run children's services.

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11-year wait for shop nearly over

11-year wait for shop nearly over

People on a housing estate are finally getting a shop 11 years after the first residents moved in.

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M20 roadworks 'hell' for residents

M20 roadworks 'hell' for residents

Homeowners say their lives are being made a misery by work on a new motorway junction.

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Probation officers juggling 42 cases each

Probation officers juggling 42 cases each

A damning report has uncovered worrying shortcomings in probation service which manages some of the most dangerous offenders in Kent.

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Weirdest animal stories of 2019

Weirdest animal stories of 2019

From a dog's 3D printed jaw to Boris' hat being nibbled by a cheetah, here's a pick of the best animal stories of the year.

Why are so many festivals biting the dust?

Why are so many festivals biting the dust?

Two major festivals have been cancelled in less than two weeks - was it just bad luck or no coincidence?

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MPs win vote in bid to block no-deal Brexit

MPs win vote in bid to block no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson says he plans to call a general election after suffering a Brexit defeat.

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Tory rebels 'staging a coup'

Tory rebels 'staging a coup'

A MP has launched a scathing attack on colleagues threatening to vote against the government in tonight's Brexit debate.

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First Taste of Kent festival on the menu

First Taste of Kent festival on the menu

A new food festival featuring a stellar line-up of celebrity chefs, MasterChef winners and Bake Off stars, comes to the county this weekend.

Hollywood held up by travellers

Hollywood held up by travellers

Travellers are understood to have delayed major filming involving A-listers Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy.

Crews fight fire size of 35 football pitches

Crews fight fire size of 35 football pitches

Four fire engines battled a field fire the size of 35 football pitches on the outskirts of a town.

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New Harry Potter shop conjures up crowds

New Harry Potter shop conjures up crowds

A magical new shop has opened selling a range of wizarding goods featured in the Harry Potter franchise.

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Screams as councillor 'punched'

Screams as councillor 'punched'

Police are investigating reports of violence at a town hall after a council meeting.

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