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‘Silent killer’ still at large in schools

‘Silent killer’ still at large in schools

Thousands of children and teachers are at risk of developing cancer from the deadly dust, asbestos.

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‘Water companies need to do more to stop these spills’

‘Water companies need to do more to stop these spills’

Beaches have been polluted by dozens of sewage spills during bathing season.

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Man who led police on 8-mile car chase jailed

Man who led police on 8-mile car chase jailed

A banned driver who drove at more than double the speed limit during two police chases has been jailed.

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Celebrating 100 years of RBLI

Celebrating 100 years of RBLI

A 150-mile bike ride across three countries will mark 100 years since Royal British Legion Industries began.

Family of six evicted over too many takeaways

Family of six evicted over too many takeaways

A family of six have been kicked out of their home after a council said they were spending too much on takeaways.

Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are in Kent tonight for the latest hustings as the campaign enters its final few days.

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Brute beats woman with marble chopping board

Brute beats woman with marble chopping board

A brave woman told how a brute attacked her with a marble chopping board and then knocked her unconscious with it.

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Gun seized in 'murder plot' leads to charges

Gun seized in 'murder plot' leads to charges

A man has been charged with conspiracy to murder after a gun was seized by police.

Everything you need to know about The Open 2020

Everything you need to know about The Open 2020

The countdown to The Open golf championship's return to Sandwich is well and truly on. Find out everything you need to know here:

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Congestion charge plans

Congestion charge plans

Buses, taxis and lorries could be charged for driving through a town centre.

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20 firefighters called to house blaze

20 firefighters called to house blaze

A house fire prompted a huge response from firefighters.

Bride-to-be's heartbreak after fiancé's tragic death

Bride-to-be's heartbreak after fiancé's tragic death

A woman has been forced to call off her wedding after her partner died in a freak accident.

New shops and 76 flats to replace Debenhams

New shops and 76 flats to replace Debenhams

Architects have revealed a £25 million scheme to replace an ailing department store with 11 new shops and 76 flats.

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Cyclist killed in crash 'lived life to the full'

Cyclist killed in crash 'lived life to the full'

The family of a husband and father-of-two killed in crash have paid tribute to their lost loved-one.

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Dead porpoise found washed up

Dead porpoise found washed up

A dead porpoise has been found washed up on the beach - the second find in as many days after another was found in a neighbouring bay.

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Apple disables app after finding bug

Apple disables app after finding bug

Apple has disabled the Walkie-Talkie app on the Apple Watch after detecting a bug.

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Woman, 22, found dead in bath

Woman, 22, found dead in bath

A woman's former partner had to help police identify her after her body was found.

Rudimental get Rochester dancing

Rudimental get Rochester dancing

Rudimental, Example and Mahalia perform at the opening night of Rochester Castle Concerts.

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Lorry 'explodes' on busy road

Lorry 'explodes' on busy road

Dashcam footage has captured the moment a lorry "explodes" on a busy road.

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'Maggots found' in KFC

'Maggots found' in KFC

A mum has posted a photo on social media, showing a grim discovery she claims was in a KFC order.

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Hospital 'didn't get it right' after youngster died

Hospital 'didn't get it right' after youngster died

An NHS Trust has said they 'didn't get it right' after a young girl died just one day after being discharged from their hospital.

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Distressed man on the M2 Bridge

Distressed man on the M2 Bridge

Police help a second distressed man on a bridge and an MP decides to take action to prevent this happening.

Police visit airports in counter-terror operation

Police visit airports in counter-terror operation

More than a dozen aircraft have been screened as part of an operation to prevent terrorism.

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Prisoner attacked with weapon

Prisoner attacked with weapon

A prison inmate was taken to hospital after being attacked.

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Disney's grave ban is 'petty' and 'callous'

Disney's grave ban is 'petty' and 'callous'

Disney has been slammed for "flexing its muscles in such a petty way" after refusing a boy's headstone.

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Dozens of vulnerable children groomed by gangs

Dozens of vulnerable children groomed by gangs

The true scale of children with learning difficulties being sucked in to gang life in Kent has been revealed.

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Fifteen people killed in horrific fete fire

Fifteen people killed in horrific fete fire

A tragedy at a park fete left 15 people dead, including nine children.

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Fly-tippers delay 999 call

Fly-tippers delay 999 call

An ambulance took an hour to get to a man who collapsed in the street because of rubbish dumped in the road.

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Global giants in the frame for film studio

Global giants in the frame for film studio

Bosses behind plans for a film studio say they are still in talks with Netflix about moving in - but are also in discussions with Amazon and HBO.

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Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

The battle to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister will come to Kent later with party members attending a hustings.

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