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Gang charged after 300 defibrillators stolen

Gang charged after 300 defibrillators stolen

Eleven people have been charged after life-saving equipment and drugs were stolen from ambulances and buildings around the county.

No fireworks for Bluewater

No fireworks for Bluewater

A popular shopping centre will not be holding its traditional fireworks event this year.

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Women cut off by tide rescued

Women cut off by tide rescued

Officials say it was "very close call" after two women were rescued after becoming cut off by high tide.

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Man molested sleeping teen

Man molested sleeping teen

A former theatre worker has been jailed after a jury convicted him of molesting a sleeping teenage girl.

Flooding and power cuts warning

Flooding and power cuts warning

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain amid fears a hurricane could hit the county.

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'I don't want my baby going in the water'

'I don't want my baby going in the water'

The heartbroken mother of a six-year-old girl who drowned in the sea says she told a friend not to let her daughter go into the water, an inquest has heard.

Pair taken to hospital after dog attack

Pair taken to hospital after dog attack

Two people have been arrested after a man and woman were taken to hospital following a dog attack.

McDonald's reopens at Asda

McDonald's reopens at Asda

A popular fast-food chain has returned to the supermarket to replace its café.

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More than 100 headstones 'unstable'

More than 100 headstones 'unstable'

Families have been left feeling upset after safety checks revealed more than 100 unsafe headstones at a crematorium.

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No refunds as festival goes under

No refunds as festival goes under

Ticket holders for a cancelled festival will not be getting a refund as it has now gone into liquidation.

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Devious dealer caught out

Devious dealer caught out

An 18-year-old who gave officers a false driving licence after being pulled over, before being arrested for drugs offences, has been locked up.

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Missing mum's murder trial set to begin

Missing mum's murder trial set to begin

The trial of a man accused of murdering missing mum-of-five Sarah Wellgreen is getting underway.

Dad to set up youth club for autistic children

Dad to set up youth club for autistic children

A father whose son has suspected autism is setting up a club to help support other families with autistic children.

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'Illegal tobacco is not a victimless crime'

'Illegal tobacco is not a victimless crime'

A Trading Standards investigation led to a large quantity of illegal tobacco and cigarettes being discovered during a town centre raid.

Drink-drive arrest after vehicle flips

Drink-drive arrest after vehicle flips

A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of drink-driving following a crash last night.

Concern about 302-home plan

Concern about 302-home plan

New developers have stepped up plans to build hundreds of homes on farmland.

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Fire crews called to town centre fuel spillage

Fire crews called to town centre fuel spillage

Two fire engines were sent to the scene of a fuel spillage in a town centre.

Cat dies in house blaze

Cat dies in house blaze

Fire crews battled to save a pet cat after it was caught up in a house blaze.

Farage weighing up election options

Farage weighing up election options

Nigel Farage says he will stand in the next election but that it is too early to say whether he'll return to a Kent constituency.

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Flood warnings across Kent

Flood warnings across Kent

Flooding is again expected in several parts of the county today — and things are only set to get worse.

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New library opening hours revealed

New library opening hours revealed

New opening and closing hours for libraries in Kent have been revealed today as changes get underway following a consultation.

Shop's PayPal account frozen over cannabis

Shop's PayPal account frozen over cannabis

A shop selling cannabis oil bath bombs has had its PayPal account frozen because it is illegal in America.

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Unique ape still sporting true colours

Unique ape still sporting true colours

A white-cheeked gibbon called Pickle has has celebrated her seventh birthday but still remains a peculiar colour.

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Villagers unite against ‘millionaires’ enclave’

Villagers unite against ‘millionaires’ enclave’

Plans for what has been branded a “millionaires’ enclave” will devastate an historic village fear people who live nearby.

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Further flood warnings issued in Kent tonight

Further flood warnings issued in Kent tonight

The Environment Agency is warning residents to protect themselves and their property.

Arrest after police helicopter search

Arrest after police helicopter search

A man has been taken into custody following a 'high-risk domestic incident.

Crews tackle car fire on M20

Crews tackle car fire on M20

Lanes have reopened on a stretch of motorway following a car blaze.

Police car chase leads to arrest

Police car chase leads to arrest

A 21-year-old man has been arrested for drug offences and dangerous driving.

Your pictures of the floods

Your pictures of the floods

The tide is abnormally high across Kent, as the Environment Agency issues flood warnings.

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New Wetherspoon pub to open this week

New Wetherspoon pub to open this week

Take a look at the latest Wetherspoon pub which will officially open to customers on Tuesday.

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