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Burglars escaped with cigarettes and scratch cards after breaking into a village shop.

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Toll bridge fails to close after mechanical fault

Toll bridge fails to close after mechanical fault

A problematic swing bridge remains closed to road traffic after a mechanical failure stopped it from closing.

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CCTV shows 'brazen' thieves in campaign of car break-ins

CCTV shows 'brazen' thieves in campaign of car break-ins

Car owners are being reminded to keep their vehicles locked and alarmed after a spate of thefts.

Hollywood actor Rooney Mara drops into animal sanctuary

Hollywood actor Rooney Mara drops into animal sanctuary

Girl with the Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara stunned visitors when she swept into an animal sanctuary and vegan cafe.

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My Dad to mark Father's Day

My Dad to mark Father's Day

Thousands of children have drawn pictures of their dads for Father's Day which we will be publishing in June.

Crash blocks part of M20

Crash blocks part of M20

A motorway was partially blocked this morning after two cars crashed.

Council's private meeting with beleaguered investment chief

Council's private meeting with beleaguered investment chief

Kent County Council quizzed the investment fund manager Neil Woodford at a private meeting last year amid concerns about its £263m pension investment.

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Trespasser delays trains

Trespasser delays trains

Train services were disrupted due to a trespasser on the line.

MPs declare allegiances in race to be Prime Minister

MPs declare allegiances in race to be Prime Minister

The race to become the next leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minister gets underway today as formal nominations are announced.

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Parents' fury over proposed bus pass hike

Parents' fury over proposed bus pass hike

Thousands of parents are calling on Kent County Council to scrap plans to raise the cost of its school bus pass.

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Kent on flood alert

Kent on flood alert

Heavy rain has prompted the Met Office to declare a yellow weather warning due to a risk of flooding.

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Roads chiefs put brakes on plans for new housing

Roads chiefs put brakes on plans for new housing

Highways bosses have raised concerns over access to two major roads if more than 150 houses are built nearby.

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Stairwell becoming 'drug den'

Stairwell becoming 'drug den'

Extra security measures will not be installed at a hotspot for anti-social behaviour - due to the likelihood of CCTV systems being vandalised.

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'Suicidal' teen overcomes anxiety with weight-lifting

'Suicidal' teen overcomes anxiety with weight-lifting

A teenager has shared the incredible story of how she overcame anxiety to be one of the youngest strongwomen in the country.

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Calves rescued from drainage hole

Calves rescued from drainage hole

Fire crews winched two calves to safety after they fell down a hole.

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Car flips in crash on estate

Car flips in crash on estate

A car ended up on its roof after an accident in a residential street.

Man on coastal trek in wife's memory arrives in Kent

Man on coastal trek in wife's memory arrives in Kent

A man is nearing the end of a year-long hike around the English and Welsh coast to raise awareness of cervical cancer.

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Long-serving councillor dies

Long-serving councillor dies

One of the longest-serving councillors on a city council has died.

Seventh arrest following attack on exchange student

Seventh arrest following attack on exchange student

Police have made another arrest following an attack on an exchange student in a city centre.

High street blocked after crash

High street blocked after crash

Drivers faced delays in a town centre after a high street crash.

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Police concerned for missing ice hockey 'legend'

Police concerned for missing ice hockey 'legend'

Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a 34-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Friday morning.

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Hunt for rape suspect continues

Hunt for rape suspect continues

The hunt for a boy who is accused of raping a schoolgirl continues despite reports on social media saying the suspect has been detained.

Road remains closed due to burst water main

Road remains closed due to burst water main

Drivers are being warned to avoid a main route while repairs are carried out after a water pipe burst.

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New events venue to open in town centre

New events venue to open in town centre

A new events venue, aiming to show a wide variety of entertainment, has been granted a licence.

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'Heroic' driver stops train to save dog

'Heroic' driver stops train to save dog

The owner of a dog who strayed onto a railway line has praised a train driver for stopping to rescue her pet.

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Migrants found in lorry detained by police

Migrants found in lorry detained by police

Police have detained five migrants after they were found in the back of a lorry.

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'She should spend life in prison'

'She should spend life in prison'

The grandmother of a three-year-old who was crushed to death in the back seat of a car has said her daughter should spend life in prison.

MP helps attack victim's parents get to UK

MP helps attack victim's parents get to UK

An MP has helped the parents of a young exchange student reach the country after he was attacked.

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Wartime bomb detonated after a day of lockdown

Wartime bomb detonated after a day of lockdown

An exclusions zone has been lifted after a Second World War bomb, found on a building site, was disposed of.

The ever youthful Dorian Gray still performing at 77

The ever youthful Dorian Gray still performing at 77

From Top of The Pops to Pizza Express, Sixties singer Dorian Gray has done it all.

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