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Ponies on the loose

Ponies on the loose

Eight ponies were seen roaming the streets after escaping from their home.

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Investigation launched after late-night raids

Investigation launched after late-night raids

An iPad, camera, phone and drills were stolen in burglaries at two businesses.

Fears nesting birds harmed during hedge cutting

Fears nesting birds harmed during hedge cutting

Concerns nesting birds were being injured by a hedge cutter sparked a report to police.

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Diesel spill on M25 causes 12-mile queues

Diesel spill on M25 causes 12-mile queues

Road closures have been lifted after a diesel spillage caused long delays on the M25.

'Public pest' burglar revealed himself after removing mask

'Public pest' burglar revealed himself after removing mask

A drug addicted burglar hid behind a skeleton mask but gave his identity away when he removed it mid raid.

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Father's heartbreaking poem after twins' death

Father's heartbreaking poem after twins' death

A father has written a heartbreaking poem expressing his love for his children days after it was decided his wife would not face a murder trial.

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Pair try to save dog from sea

Pair try to save dog from sea

A lifeboat was launched after two people swam into the sea in an attempt to rescue a dog.

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Drivers sacked after discussing 'beating patient to a pulp'

Drivers sacked after discussing 'beating patient to a pulp'

Two ambulance transport drivers who left a voicemail on a patient's phone talking about beating him with a fire extinguisher have been sacked.

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Indian restaurant announces closure

Indian restaurant announces closure

A popular Indian restaurant has announced it will close later this month.

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New plans for M2 junction get backing from MP

New plans for M2 junction get backing from MP

An MP has asked residents and businesses to support new plans for a flyover at a motorway junction.

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School evacuated after 'pupil brings in hand grenade'

School evacuated after 'pupil brings in hand grenade'

A primary school has been evacuated after a pupil is thought to have brought a hand grenade into a classroom.

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Dating apps blamed for rise in STIs

Dating apps blamed for rise in STIs

Experts are blaming dating apps for an increase in the number of people diagnosed with an STI in Kent.

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MP 'disappointed' at Hancock's withdrawal from race

MP 'disappointed' at Hancock's withdrawal from race

An MP who backed Matt Hancock to be the next Tory leader has said he is disappointed to see him withdraw.

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Buffs' last march ends 100-year tradition

Buffs' last march ends 100-year tradition

War veterans will muster for the last time with the ending of a 100-year-old tradition.

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Thieves steal lawn mower from Scouts

Thieves steal lawn mower from Scouts

Some people just have no principles, says youth group leader.

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Review after hedge cutting caused 'carnage'

Review after hedge cutting caused 'carnage'

A council leader has called for an internal review after the authority came under fire for hedge cutting in bird nesting season.

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Unicorn nipples are a breast seller

Unicorn nipples are a breast seller

An entrepreneur behind a bizarre invention has finally found a toy store to stock his Lucky Unicorn Nipples.

Travellers pitch up next to play area

Travellers pitch up next to play area

Several caravans have arrived on a public park next to a children's play area.

Expert stunned over school's reported turnaround

Expert stunned over school's reported turnaround

An education expert says he is "utterly flabbergasted" by reports positive action is being taken to improve an "inadequate" primary school.

Detectorist discovers rare pendant

Detectorist discovers rare pendant

A rare Anglo-Saxon Pendant has been donated to a museum after it was discovered by a keen metal detectorist during his first treasure find.

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Mum's 'shock' as metal sheet smashes windscreen

Mum's 'shock' as metal sheet smashes windscreen

A mum was left "shaking like a leaf" after a metal sheet fell off a 4x4 and crashed into her windscreen.

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Mum, 43, ‘fought like a warrior' before cancer death

Mum, 43, ‘fought like a warrior' before cancer death

Friends have rallied to support the heartbroken family of a much-loved mum-of-two following her death, aged 43.

Pupils forced to move out as flooding shuts primary

Pupils forced to move out as flooding shuts primary

Primary school pupils will be forced to take their lessons at a secondary school for the rest of the term after flooding damaged their classrooms.

Officers take the bull by the horns as animal escapes

Officers take the bull by the horns as animal escapes

Police beefed up their patrols overnight after a bull escaped from its field.

Officer injured in search for man

Officer injured in search for man

A police officer was taken to hospital after she was injured searching for a distressed man.

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Grenfell-style cladding still used two years after inferno

Grenfell-style cladding still used two years after inferno

An apartment block is still using the same type of cladding used by Grenfell Tower, as today marks two years since the blaze that killed 72 people.

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Dementia village to open within months

Dementia village to open within months

Dozens of people will soon be living in the UK's first dementia village on the Kent coast.

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Donations pour in for dog with cancer

Donations pour in for dog with cancer

Animal lovers have raised more than £1,800 for a dog undergoing chemotherapy.

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Racer back at circuit after horror crash

Racer back at circuit after horror crash

Motorbike champion Shane 'Shakey' Byrne will head to Kent's top racing circuit a year after he broke his neck.

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Fourth demolition at power station

Fourth demolition at power station

Residents could hear a loud bang across the town as the fourth demolition of a power station took place at midnight.

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