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Man released after vigilante sting

Man released after vigilante sting

A man arrested on suspicion of grooming offences has been released under investigation.

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital following a collision involving a cyclist and a car.

Bank Holiday moved for VE Day anniversary

Bank Holiday moved for VE Day anniversary

The May Day Bank Holiday will be moved to a Friday next year to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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Detective suffers fractured cheekbone in attack outside station

Detective suffers fractured cheekbone in attack outside station

A man has admitted fracturing a detective's cheekbone in an attack outside a police station.

Driver had 'excessive alcohol' levels before fatal crash

Driver had 'excessive alcohol' levels before fatal crash

A man who died in a crash on the A2 had "excessive alcohol" in his system, an inquest has heard.

Police failed to probe Molly's murderer

Police failed to probe Molly's murderer

A review commissioned in the wake of Molly McLaren's murder has found a force did not properly investigate concerns about her killer.

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Torrential rain hits amid weather warning

Torrential rain hits amid weather warning

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have hit backs of Kent after warnings from the Met Office.

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Stationery branch closing today

Stationery branch closing today

Shoppers are rushing to an office supply shop for last-day bargains.

Frantic search for woman who fell from cruise ship

Frantic search for woman who fell from cruise ship

Passengers aboard a cruise ship caught in dangerous winds off Majorca have described how they helped search for a woman who fell overboard.

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'Power spike' prevents trains stopping at station

'Power spike' prevents trains stopping at station

New Eurostar trains are unlikely to be able to stop at a station in Kent until early next year due to a long-running technical fault.

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Fans to pay respects to former manager Justin Edinburgh

Fans to pay respects to former manager Justin Edinburgh

Gillingham are opening a book of condolence following the death of former boss Justin Edinburgh.

New photos of bomb ship wreck

New photos of bomb ship wreck

It will be 75 years in August since an American ship carrying explosives sank in the Thames Estuary. There are still 1,400 tonnes of bombs on board.

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Man, 23, killed in crash named

Man, 23, killed in crash named

An inquest has heard the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old who died in a crash.

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Burglars escaped with cigarettes and scratch cards after breaking into a village shop.

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Toll bridge fails to close after mechanical fault

Toll bridge fails to close after mechanical fault

A problematic swing bridge remains closed to road traffic after a mechanical failure stopped it from closing.

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CCTV shows 'brazen' thieves in campaign of car break-ins

CCTV shows 'brazen' thieves in campaign of car break-ins

Car owners are being reminded to keep their vehicles locked and alarmed after a spate of thefts.

Hollywood actor Rooney Mara drops into animal sanctuary

Hollywood actor Rooney Mara drops into animal sanctuary

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara stunned visitors when she swept into an animal sanctuary and vegan cafe.

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My Dad to mark Father's Day

My Dad to mark Father's Day

Thousands of children have drawn pictures of their dads for Father's Day which we will be publishing in June.

Crash blocks part of M20

Crash blocks part of M20

A motorway was partially blocked this morning after two cars crashed.

Council's private meeting with beleaguered investment chief

Council's private meeting with beleaguered investment chief

Kent County Council quizzed the investment fund manager Neil Woodford at a private meeting last year amid concerns about its £263m pension investment.

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Trespasser delays trains

Trespasser delays trains

Train services were disrupted due to a trespasser on the line.

MPs declare allegiances in race to be Prime Minister

MPs declare allegiances in race to be Prime Minister

The race to become the next leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minister gets underway today as formal nominations are announced.

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Parents' fury over proposed bus pass hike

Parents' fury over proposed bus pass hike

Thousands of parents are calling on Kent County Council to scrap plans to raise the cost of its school bus pass.

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Kent on flood alert

Kent on flood alert

Heavy rain has prompted the Met Office to declare a yellow weather warning due to a risk of flooding.

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Roads chiefs put brakes on plans for new housing

Roads chiefs put brakes on plans for new housing

Highways bosses have raised concerns over access to two major roads if more than 150 houses are built nearby.

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Stairwell becoming 'drug den'

Stairwell becoming 'drug den'

Extra security measures will not be installed at a hotspot for anti-social behaviour - due to the likelihood of CCTV systems being vandalised.

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'Suicidal' teen overcomes anxiety with weight-lifting

'Suicidal' teen overcomes anxiety with weight-lifting

A teenager has shared the incredible story of how she overcame anxiety to be one of the youngest strongwomen in the country.

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Calves rescued from drainage hole

Calves rescued from drainage hole

Fire crews winched two calves to safety after they fell down a hole.

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Car flips in crash on estate

Car flips in crash on estate

A car ended up on its roof after an accident in a residential street.

Man on coastal trek in wife's memory arrives in Kent

Man on coastal trek in wife's memory arrives in Kent

A man is nearing the end of a year-long hike around the English and Welsh coast to raise awareness of cervical cancer.

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