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Pensioner distraught after scooter stolen

Pensioner distraught after scooter stolen

A pensioner is distraught after his mobility vehicle was swiped from side of the road after its battery ran out.

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'Poignant' service to mark IRA bombing

'Poignant' service to mark IRA bombing

The sister of a Royal Marine bandsman killed in a bombing will lead a private service 30 years after the atrocity.

Britain First pelted with stones

Britain First pelted with stones

Britain First went to Calais and told migrants to 'go back home' — but fled after they were pelted with rocks.

Brother and friend died after they got out to push car

Brother and friend died after they got out to push car

A man who has never had a driving lesson has been jailed after his brother and friend were killed when they got out of his broken down car to push.

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Cancer target hit for first time in 5 years

Cancer target hit for first time in 5 years

A Kent NHS trust has reached the national standard for cancer patient waiting times for the first time in five years.

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'Three injured' in M25 crash

'Three injured' in M25 crash

Traffic is building following a crash on a motorway.

Man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries

Man allegedly stole £4,200 of toiletries

A man has been charged with shoplifting £4,200 worth of toiletries from nine shops.

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Plans for rooftop restaurant with crazy golf

Plans for rooftop restaurant with crazy golf

A five-storey eyesore could soon boast a rooftop restaurant offering stunning views.

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Painter and decorator cleared of murder bid

Painter and decorator cleared of murder bid

A painter and decorator has been cleared of attempted murder after carrying out a brutal street beating.

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'Police officer' stole pensioner's jewellery

'Police officer' stole pensioner's jewellery

A pensioner had jewellery "of great sentimental value" stolen from her home by a man posing as a police officer.

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Calls for fresh inquiry into IRA bombing

Calls for fresh inquiry into IRA bombing

Nobody was ever brought to justice when the IRA's bomb at Deal Barracks killed 11 men but there have been new calls for a inquiry.

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5,000-home plan comes under fire

5,000-home plan comes under fire

Councillors and polticians have reacted to plans to build 5,000 homes near a village.

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65 pupils off after bug outbreak

65 pupils off after bug outbreak

Parents say a school should have been closed to prevent the spread of a "highly contagious" bug.

Drugs charges after package thrown from car

Drugs charges after package thrown from car

A suspected drug dealer, arrested after a package was seen being thrown from a car he was in, is due in court.

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Town centre's £2.4m fountain boost

Town centre's £2.4m fountain boost

A fountain, new lighting and benches are among the improvements in store for a town centre thanks to a £2.4m funding boost from the government.

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Take on the Total Wipeout style challenge

Take on the Total Wipeout style challenge

Families are being dared to take on a giant obstacle course heading for Kent.

'I don't know if I can dance, but I am having a great time'

'I don't know if I can dance, but I am having a great time'

A Strictly star has spoken of songs, steps and spray tans.

Hunt for dog walker after sheep died

Hunt for dog walker after sheep died

A sheep was believed to be killed by a dog which has launched a police investigation.

Attempted murder charge as car driven into late-night bar

Attempted murder charge as car driven into late-night bar

A man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly ploughing a car through the doors of a late-night bar.

'It feels like we're under attack'

'It feels like we're under attack'

A club is having its licence reviewed after a series of issues were raised by neighbours.

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Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

It's been another week of spills and thrills on the Brexit rollercoaster.

Armed police swoop on town

Armed police swoop on town

A police helicopter was out as part of an investigation which involved armed police raiding houses.

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I'll drink to that! Secret Drinker finds a pub with a view that wows

I'll drink to that! Secret Drinker finds a pub with a view that wows

Our undercover reporter battles the Germans as he makes the most of the sun at the Kent coast

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Woman in 70s dies after being hit by train

Woman in 70s dies after being hit by train

British Transport Police has confirmed an elderly woman has sadly died after being hit by a train.

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Recycling centres earmarked for solar farms

Recycling centres earmarked for solar farms

Two recycling centres could become huge solar farms in a bid to reduce carbon emission rates.

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Mum to honour two babies buried in same grave

Mum to honour two babies buried in same grave

A mother arranging a headstone for the baby she lost three decades ago is hoping to find relatives of the toddler buried alongside him.

Man arrested on suspicion of Sainsbury's assault

Man arrested on suspicion of Sainsbury's assault

A man has been arrested after an altercation at a supermarket.

Holidays at risk as company faces collapse

Holidays at risk as company faces collapse

Emergency talks are underway to save a travel company with 13 branches across Kent.

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M20 delays after van overturns

M20 delays after van overturns

An overturned van was causing delays on the M20.

Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person hit by a train last night has died from their injuries, operator Southeastern has revealed.

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