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High street to close on weekends

High street to close on weekends

A high street will be closed to traffic for 10 weekends so developers can replace paving blocks with a new surface.

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Rats found at jail during inspection

Rats found at jail during inspection

Vermin was discovered running along prison corridors at night in a jail branded "risky".

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Why Kent is a 'hotbed for Lyme disease carrying ticks'

Why Kent is a 'hotbed for Lyme disease carrying ticks'

Kent ranks alongside northern Italy, Romania and Norway as a hotbed for blood-sucking ticks carrying Lyme disease, according to a new report.

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Reason behind tremors felt across towns

Reason behind tremors felt across towns

Loud bangs and tremors have been experienced by people living in several towns - and here's the reason behind it.

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Mum 'fuming' after glass found in pool

Mum 'fuming' after glass found in pool

A mum was left “fuming” after her family’s day was ruined when they stepped on glass shards at a popular swimming pool.

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School issues flasher warning

School issues flasher warning

A school has warned parents about reports of a man exposing himself near the site.

Kent building on Homes under the Hammer

Kent building on Homes under the Hammer

An historic building in Kent will feature on BBC One's Homes Under the Hammer.

Help for parents who lose newborns

Help for parents who lose newborns

A mum has raised £1,800 to buy a piece of equipment that gives parents extra time with their babies who died after childbirth.

Channel 4 comes to Kent to solve fishy problem

Channel 4 comes to Kent to solve fishy problem

Channel 4 programme Food Unwrapped called on the help of experts at a Kent County Council company to help work out what types of fish are healthier.

Temporary shop closed after break-in

Temporary shop closed after break-in

A temporary store brought in after a branch was gutted by fire has had to close after it was targeted by criminals.

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'We're distraught, we're finished'

'We're distraught, we're finished'

The distraught owners of a fire ravaged dry cleaners fear their popular business cannot be saved.

Heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy rain causes flooding

One lane of a busy town centre road has flooded after heavy rain this morning.

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Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Council apologises for 'poor' special needs Ofsted report

Top officials have admitted children with special educational needs are not getting the services they need following a "distressing" Ofsted report.

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Police called to reunite missing toddler

Police called to reunite missing toddler

Officers are trying to reunite a toddler found in the streets with his family.

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

Fearless wheelchair user mixes with town centre traffic

A daredevil wheelchair user has been caught on camera taking on an infamous town centre gyratory.

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

Arrests over Rotherham child sex abuse

The National Crime Agency has made arrests in a Kent town after 13 victims came forward alleging abuse between 1997 and 2015 in Yorkshire.

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Accident sparks long delays on busy A-road

Motorists are being warned of delays following an accident on a busy road.

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M2 crash causes delays

M2 crash causes delays

Traffic is moving slowly due to a crash involving a motorbike and car.

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

Girls Aloud star revealed for Pride festival

A host of top performers are being lined up for a Pride LGBT+ celebration.

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Illegal workers discovered at Indian restaurant

Illegal workers discovered at Indian restaurant

An Indian restaurant owner faces £60,000 fine after immigration enforcement officers discover illegal workers

Fire closes road

Fire closes road

A road has been closed in both directions after a blaze broke out.

'Beyond despicable' thieves steal from charity

'Beyond despicable' thieves steal from charity

A wildlife charity is "heart-broken" after thieves smashed into its premises and made off with hundreds of pounds.

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Adult gaming centre plan backed

Adult gaming centre plan backed

Councillors have agreed to plans for an adult gaming centre in a town centre high street.

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Half-naked man found dumped in stairwell of flats

Half-naked man found dumped in stairwell of flats

A man whose body was found bound with twine had 27 separate head and neck injuries as well as multiple fractures.

Second Kent family endure holiday villa 'scam'

Second Kent family endure holiday villa 'scam'

A health worker and her sister have been left £5,000 out of pocket after losing their dream villa in Spain.

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Sneak peek inside Curious Brewery

Sneak peek inside Curious Brewery

Final preparations are underway ahead of the opening of a town centre brewery beset by delays.

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Van flips after crash

Van flips after crash

Drivers suffered delays after an accident left a white transit van on its side.

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EU elections to go ahead amid Brexit deadlock

EU elections to go ahead amid Brexit deadlock

Kent candidates are preparing to hit the campaign trail after the government admitted Brexit talks with Labour are unlikely to conclude in time.

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Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Out of control bonfire spreads to home

Fire crews have issued a safety warning after a bonfire sparked a fire in the first floor of a house.

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Corbyn to launch European manifesto in Kent

Corbyn to launch European manifesto in Kent

Jeremy Corbyn will pay a visit to the county this week to launch the Labour manifesto for the European elections.

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