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Woman arrested after two cars set alight

Woman arrested after two cars set alight

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after two cars were set alight.

Bridge has 'made village a rat-run'

Bridge has 'made village a rat-run'

Residents plan to take to the streets in a protest over traffic.

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Woman arrested after man seriously injured in collision

Woman arrested after man seriously injured in collision

A man is in a serious condition after being hit by a car in the early hours.

Help police find missing Jennifer

Help police find missing Jennifer

People with information about the whereabouts of a missing 51-year-old woman are being asked to come forward.

13 of Kent's best pub gardens

13 of Kent's best pub gardens

With this bank holiday weekend set to be one of hottest yet, what could be more appealing than an ice-cold beer under the sun?

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Train delays after lorry crashes into bridge

Train delays after lorry crashes into bridge

Trains travelling between two seaside towns were halted after a railway bridge was hit by a lorry.

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Inspector hears of fears for nuns

Inspector hears of fears for nuns

Arguments over whether 65 new homes will affect the historic setting of West Malling Abbey have dominated the first days of a planning inquiry.

Heartbroken dad shares love for Lucas

Heartbroken dad shares love for Lucas

The heartbroken father of Lucas Dobson has paid an emotional tribute to his son.

Drone used in cliff rescue

Drone used in cliff rescue

Fire crews used a drone to help rescue a man who had slipped on cliffs in the early hours.

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Violent rapist caught dealing is locked up

Violent rapist caught dealing is locked up

A violent criminal caught dealing cocaine within six months of coming to the UK has been jailed.

Cricket club stumped by neighbours' objections

Cricket club stumped by neighbours' objections

A cricket club's plans to supplement its income have upset neighbours.

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Weekly run cancelled due to travellers

Weekly run cancelled due to travellers

Organisers of a popular parkrun have called off this morning's run after travellers arrived near the course.

Holiday firm's help after campsite tragedy

Holiday firm's help after campsite tragedy

A senior director of a holiday firm based in the county has gone to France to support the family of a boy who drowned at a campsite.

Mum says more work must be done to help sepsis survivors

Mum says more work must be done to help sepsis survivors

A mum who was given a 10% chance of survival after contracting deadly sepsis is calling for more awareness of the recovery period.

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The mystery of the Montgomery

The mystery of the Montgomery

It's been 75 years since the SS Richard Montgomery sunk off the Kent coast yet what will happen to it still remains a mystery.

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Moving vigils for tragic Lucas

Moving vigils for tragic Lucas

Memorial events took place along the coast to honour Lucas Dobson who died after falling into a river.

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Fire training and development centre to close

Fire training and development centre to close

The Defence Fire Training and Development Centre in Manston is set to close, with training being transferred to a Cotswold town.

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Police crackdown on nuisance teenagers

Police crackdown on nuisance teenagers

Police ordered 18 teenagers to leave different parts of a town in one day.

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100-plus migrants attempt crossing in 36 hours

100-plus migrants attempt crossing in 36 hours

A baby and children were among more than 100 migrants to attempt to reach the UK over the past 36 hours.

Marj still cleaning at 96

Marj still cleaning at 96

Britain's oldest cleaner was surprised by her colleagues when they threw a birthday party for her.

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Extra patrols after women and girls targeted

Extra patrols after women and girls targeted

Police have stepped up patrols after four suspicious incidents in the same district this month.

Boy arrested over armed robbery

Boy arrested over armed robbery

A 17-year-old has been arrested after approaching people with a weapon.

Trike gives 6-year-old new lease of life

Trike gives 6-year-old new lease of life

A young girl who suffers from a series of complex medical conditions has been handed a specialist tricycle to enable her to play with friends.

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'He just wanted to help others and have a peaceful life'

'He just wanted to help others and have a peaceful life'

A coroner has concluded that a young man took his own life by overdosing on medication.

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'Let's flood these places with red'

'Let's flood these places with red'

Memorial events will take place along the coast tonight to honour Lucas Dobson who died after falling into a river.

Cocaine addict's knife frenzy

Cocaine addict's knife frenzy

A cocaine addict craved his next fix so much he stabbed his friend six times and stole drugs before apologising.

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Newly-weds whisked away on tractor

Newly-weds whisked away on tractor

A newlywed couple were whisked away to their reception in a huge orange tractor.

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Social worker groped colleague

Social worker groped colleague

A social worker has been suspended for a year for sexual misconduct after groping a colleague and making a comment about bread rolls.

'Champion boxer tried to gouge my eye out'

'Champion boxer tried to gouge my eye out'

The victim of an attack thought his eye was being popped out of its socket in an attack in a village pub.

Bank holiday weekend: Travel, weather and events

Bank holiday weekend: Travel, weather and events

With temperatures set to reach 30C this weekend, here are some tips to get the most out of your bank holiday.

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