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Leisure centre death confirmed as male pensioner

Leisure centre death confirmed as male pensioner

A man in his 70s has died after he collapsed while using a leisure centre gym, it has been confirmed.

Fire safety concerns leave woman feeling 'unsafe in home'

Fire safety concerns leave woman feeling 'unsafe in home'

A home owner is demanding compensation after she discovered her timber framed property is missing vital fire safety barriers.

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Kent ranked third for drowning

Kent ranked third for drowning

The Royal Life Saving Society has revealed Kent has the third highest number of accidental drownings in the UK.

Select saved after creditors agree rescue deal

Select saved after creditors agree rescue deal

A fashion chain which has stores across the county and employs 1,800 people has been saved from closure.

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Teens killed in Bolivia horror crash

Teens killed in Bolivia horror crash

Two teenagers have been killed in a crash while travelling abroad.

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Thousands of 'unsafe' tumble dryers to be recalled

Thousands of 'unsafe' tumble dryers to be recalled

Thousands of tumble dryers at risk of catching fire are set to be recalled in an "unprecedented" move.

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Topshop owner's future hangs in balance

Topshop owner's future hangs in balance

Sir Philip Green's Arcadia retail empire - which includes Topshop and Burton - could fall into administration today.

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Five Kent celebs to enter The Crystal Maze

Five Kent celebs to enter The Crystal Maze

A handful of familiar faces are set to join a charity edition of The Crystal Maze.

Bionic arm plea for young woman

Bionic arm plea for young woman

A family is trying to raise £30,000 to help their daughter who was born with half her right arm missing.

'In my darkest moments I wished I hadn't survived'

'In my darkest moments I wished I hadn't survived'

A mum who thought her drink had been spiked on a night out ended up being diagnosed with meningitis.

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Man, 83, saved as dog dies in sea

Man, 83, saved as dog dies in sea

An elderly man was rescued by three heroic onlookers as he attempted to rescue his beloved pet from the sea.

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Stray cricket ball 'could have killed me'

Stray cricket ball 'could have killed me'

A driver was hit for six when a stray cricket ball dented her car while she drove past club grounds.

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Dad found dead months after losing brother

Dad found dead months after losing brother

A doting dad described as a "true gentleman" was found dead just 14 months after his brother passed away.

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'Menopause cafe' on the menu

'Menopause cafe' on the menu

A meeting place is being set up where men and women can break the silence about "one of the last taboos".

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'Slaves' forced to live in squalor

'Slaves' forced to live in squalor

Police discovered 12 people allegedly being forced to work as labourers during a crackdown on modern day slavery.

Family 'pleased' with inquest result after son's custody death

Family 'pleased' with inquest result after son's custody death

Relatives of a man who died in police custody say they are pleased with an inquest conclusion but feel let down by the investigation into his death.

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Boxer found guilty of attempted murder

Boxer found guilty of attempted murder

A man has been convicted of a brutal attack on a friend that left him so badly injured he has no memory of it happening.

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Harbour cinema plan 'not viable'

Harbour cinema plan 'not viable'

A council is recommending a new boutique cinema is not included in plans for a harbour development.

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'Serious' assault leaves man in hospital

'Serious' assault leaves man in hospital

Police have released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to after a man was attacked.

Golf club fails to ban attacker

Golf club fails to ban attacker

A golfer assaulted at the 18th hole says his former club lacks "common decency and integrity" for failing to ban the man who attacked him.

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Husband trapped in flooding car 'thought his number was up'

Husband trapped in flooding car 'thought his number was up'

A husband trapped in a flooding car at the bottom of a hill had to be rescued by his wife and son after they waded through armpit-height water.

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Homes damaged after 'worst flooding in 30 years'

Homes damaged after 'worst flooding in 30 years'

A woman had to escape out of her car window and a man found water in the footwell of his car as the "worst flooding in 30 years" hit part of Kent.

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Man charged after hammer, gloves and screwdriver seized

Man charged after hammer, gloves and screwdriver seized

A 29-year-old man who was found with a hammer, crowbar, screwdrivers and rubber gloves after being stopped by police has been charged.

'Deliveroo for drugs' gang jailed for 60 years

'Deliveroo for drugs' gang jailed for 60 years

An Albanian gang that made £4 million a year from supplying drugs like a large scale takeaway service have been jailed for a total of 60 years.

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Calls to open third lane in Op Brock

Calls to open third lane in Op Brock

A council leader has called on Highways England to open a third lane on the M20 contraflow to help ease congestion.

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Flowers left at scene of 'gang attack'

Flowers left at scene of 'gang attack'

Wellwishers have left flowers at the scene of a serious attack on a young exchange student which has left him fighting for his life.

Engagement ring stolen at train station

Engagement ring stolen at train station

A 27-year-old woman was travelling home when she realised her ring was no longer on her finger.

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Man 'assaulted' after van window smashed

Man 'assaulted' after van window smashed

A victim in his 20s was allegedly assaulted after his van window was smashed - prompting police to release an image of a man they hope to identify.

Leisure centre flooded in heavy rain

Leisure centre flooded in heavy rain

A leisure centre hall was flooded in downpours of "biblical proportions" damaging thousands of pounds worth of gymnastics equipment.

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Kent MPs declare who they want as leader

Kent MPs declare who they want as leader

Boris Johnson has emerged as a narrow favourite among Kent MPs for party leader.

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