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Kent towns are 'most Instagrammed'

Kent towns are 'most Instagrammed'

Two picturesque Kent towns have topped the list of the most Instagrammed historic places in the UK.

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Arrest after armed man seen near shopping centre

Arrest after armed man seen near shopping centre

A man is in custody after a supermarket had to be put on lockdown this morning following sightings of a man with a gun near a shopping centre.

Firefighter numbers in serious decline

Firefighter numbers in serious decline

A union is calling on the government to increase funding for the fire service, after firefighter numbers dropped by 19% in last decade.

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Delays on key commuter route

Delays on key commuter route

Delays are being reported this rush-hour after a crash on a key route.

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Haystack fire left to 'burn out'

Haystack fire left to 'burn out'

Residents were advised to keep their windows closed due to the smoke coming from a fire that broke out two days and is still raging.

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Veteran MP to step down

Veteran MP to step down

A veteran MP is to step down from one of the country's safest seats which was recently reportedly being eyed up by David Cameron.

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'Abused by Jekyll and Hyde wife for years'

'Abused by Jekyll and Hyde wife for years'

A truck driver was stabbed and belittled during three years of violent abuse at the hands of his wife.

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Drinking water 'put at risk'

Drinking water 'put at risk'

The tampering of a floodgate threatened the water supply of tens of thousands of people.

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'I slept with a hammer under my pillow in case he came back'

'I slept with a hammer under my pillow in case he came back'

Two child victims of a "dangerous" paedophile have been praised by a judge for speaking out.

Teacher flying home after explosion

Teacher flying home after explosion

A woman left with severe burns when a petrol station exploded is due back in the UK today.

Beer and cider festival returns

Beer and cider festival returns

Up to 59 different varieties of ales and ciders, a gin bar and live music will combine for an annual celebration of the hops harvest this weekend.

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PM's election motion fails

PM's election motion fails

Boris Johnson did not get enough votes to ensure a general election is held next month.

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Brexit hostilities resume in Westminster

Brexit hostilities resume in Westminster

MPs in Kent are set to back leader Boris Johnson in bid to trigger an election.

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Woman threatened on phone

Woman threatened on phone

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was threatened.

Cat flap burglar jailed

Cat flap burglar jailed

A 20-year-old burglar has been jailed after his DNA was found on a half eaten fish cake.

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Tributes for comic and Beatles' 'dogsbody'

Tributes for comic and Beatles' 'dogsbody'

Colleagues have been paying tribute to veteran comedian Paul James who has died aged 72.

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Police step up probe into serious bike crash

Police step up probe into serious bike crash

Officers have launched a fresh appeal about a crash that left a biker with serious injuries.

Husband guilty of trying to kill wife

Husband guilty of trying to kill wife

A man covered his wife's face in a tea towel and promised her a surprise present, before stabbing her in the neck.

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Court drama as convict breaks out of dock

Court drama as convict breaks out of dock

A man took desperate measures when magistrates told him he would be going back to prison.

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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