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Brexit blog: A dramatic day in parliament

Brexit blog: A dramatic day in parliament

Follow all the twists and turns as the government was defeated in today's crunch Brexit vote.

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Lucas' funeral to be held on his birthday

Lucas' funeral to be held on his birthday

The funeral for tragic Lucas Dobson is to be held on what would have been his seventh birthday.

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Caravan park noise row

Caravan park noise row

The building of an acoustic fence around a caravan park has been described as "vandalism".

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Plans for 466 homes in village

Plans for 466 homes in village

A village hall and a nursery have been included in plans to build hundreds of homes.

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Woman 'spat at four police officers'

Woman 'spat at four police officers'

A woman is due in court accused of spitting at four police officers and hitting another with a plate.

Man admits crushing toddler to death

Man admits crushing toddler to death

A stepdad has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a three-year-old boy.

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Could the Dart Charge be going up?

Could the Dart Charge be going up?

The government is searching for a new contractor to operate the Dart Charge, with changes to the service possible.

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Coke addict gardener became jewel thief

Coke addict gardener became jewel thief

A drug addicted gardener who stole £46,000 of jewellery from his client's dead mum's collection wept in the dock as he was jailed.

Seven-vehicle pile up closes road

Seven-vehicle pile up closes road

A host of emergency services personnel descended after a seven-vehicle accident.

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Snap election could be held within weeks

Snap election could be held within weeks

The government is said to be planning a radical step if MPs succeed in blocking a no-deal Brexit.

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Boy falls from bridge on to dual carriageway

Boy falls from bridge on to dual carriageway

A boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a bridge on to a busy dual carriageway below.

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Man stabbed wife after promising gift

Man stabbed wife after promising gift

A loving wife expected a puppy when her husband made her cover her face after promising her a gift - but what she received was a knife in the neck.

Burglar hid in compost bin

Burglar hid in compost bin

A burglar who stole a pensioner's prized vehicle before wrecking it was found hiding in a compost bin.

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Cat treated at scene of fire

Cat treated at scene of fire

A cat was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a flat.

New build fire inspection after devastating blaze

New build fire inspection after devastating blaze

A major developer has announced it will inspect 49 new builds over fire safety concerns after a devastating blaze at one of its other sites.

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Train surfer taken to hospital

Train surfer taken to hospital

A topless man seen 'train surfing' along carriage roofs of a high speed service has been taken to hospital.

15-storey block among 1,000-home plan

15-storey block among 1,000-home plan

A shopping centre could be wholly replaced with a towering apartment block as part of plans to build 1,000 homes in a town centre.

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Town's third traveller incursion in 10 days

Town's third traveller incursion in 10 days

A children's park has become the latest spot to become occupied by travellers.

Crash leaves motorcyclist in serious condition

Crash leaves motorcyclist in serious condition

Police are appealing for the public's help after a crash put a motorcyclist in hospital.

Inquest into Lucas' death opens

Inquest into Lucas' death opens

First details surrounding the death of a child who fell into a river have emerged in a hearing.

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Cyclist injured in late-night hit-and-run

Cyclist injured in late-night hit-and-run

Police are trying to trace the owner of a vehicle which collided with a cyclist late at night before leaving the scene.

Teenager in court over murder

Teenager in court over murder

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with the murder of Andre Bent, who was stabbed to death last weekend.

Children caught in riptide

Children caught in riptide

Two children were taken to hospital after getting caught in a riptide off the Kent coastline.

Woman thought career burglar was cat

Woman thought career burglar was cat

A thief with more than 100 previous convictions has been jailed after a spate of burglaries.

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More flood warnings for Kent

More flood warnings for Kent

The Environment Agency has revealed more areas in Kent potentially at risk from flooding today.

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Three-car smash causes delays

Three-car smash causes delays

Drivers are experiencing delays this morning following a three car crash on a busy road.

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Couple overcome the odds to tie the knot

Couple overcome the odds to tie the knot

A couple with Down's Syndrome have overcome the odds to get married in a fairytale ceremony.

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Gardens 'helping cut deprivation'

Gardens 'helping cut deprivation'

A councillor says a town has been revitalised by growing the number of green spaces.

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Knife Angel sculpture arrives in Towns

Knife Angel sculpture arrives in Towns

A huge monument made of seized and confiscated knives is on display at a cathedral.

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NHS hiring doctors from banned countries

NHS hiring doctors from banned countries

The number of doctors from countries banned by the NHS who are working in Kent hospitals has been revealed.

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