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‘We have cherished every moment’, say couple who foster

‘We have cherished every moment’, say couple who foster

A couple described as the backbone of Kent's fostering network have spoken of their "rewarding journey" in a campaign to recruit 150 new carers.

Armed police stop car on motorway

Armed police stop car on motorway

A vehicle suspected of being linked to drug dealing in the county was stopped in the early hours.

Armed police in village high street

Armed police in village high street

A search is underway amid reports a weapon was seen during an attempted robbery.

Council's spelling mistake set in stone

Council's spelling mistake set in stone

A council's £3 million street regeneration scheme has ended with a schoolboy error.

Ambulance drivers suspended after damning voicemail

Ambulance drivers suspended after damning voicemail

An ambulance crew has been suspended after a harrowing voicemail revealed workers discussing how to 'beat' a patient if he became violent.

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Man left in hospital after thief strikes

Man left in hospital after thief strikes

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed two attacks on men.

School's anti child 'grab' plan

School's anti child 'grab' plan

Planning permission has been granted for a primary school to install a bigger fence to protect children from passers-by.

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Runners ready for 'world's most gruelling mile'

Runners ready for 'world's most gruelling mile'

A town's beach will be transformed into a huge obstacle course this weekend as the Red Bull Quicksand event returns to Kent.

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Abandoned trailer found with 'stolen fuel'

Abandoned trailer found with 'stolen fuel'

Police are investigating after patrols found suspected stolen fuel in a trailer abandoned in a field.

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Plans to rebuild crumbling school approved

Plans to rebuild crumbling school approved

A grammar school with more than 600 defects will be demolished and replaced with a modern new-build after councillors rubber-stamped the plans.

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Car and bus smash into wall

Car and bus smash into wall

Police attended the scene of a crash involving a car and bus.

Driver arrested after police chase

Driver arrested after police chase

A driver has been arrested after crashing his car into three other vehicles while trying to escape from police.

'Suspicious' flats fire causes gas leak

'Suspicious' flats fire causes gas leak

A fire at a block of flats in Folkestone is being treated as suspicious by crews.

Soldier's grave found after 104 years

Soldier's grave found after 104 years

Two 'unknown soldiers' have been identified after more than a century.

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Man rushed to hospital following stabbing

Man rushed to hospital following stabbing

Police are hunting four suspects after a man in his 20s was stabbed and rushed to hospital.

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Kent man wins big on Lottery

Kent man wins big on Lottery

A mystery man, known only as Mr G, is off to America after winning the lottery.

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Man killed after roadside toilet stop

Man killed after roadside toilet stop

A 29-year-old man struck by a Mercedes on the A2 had pulled over to urinate just minutes before.

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Travellers at primary school told to leave

Travellers at primary school told to leave

A group of travellers who destroyed a school's playing field have been given their marching orders.

Predator strikes 20 times in 12 locations

Predator strikes 20 times in 12 locations

Detectives have released a full list of dates, times and locations of a serial sex attacker's 20 crimes.

'Stressed' uni student, 19, found dead in room

'Stressed' uni student, 19, found dead in room

A university student who had "been all over the place" and not been to a lecture for two weeks was found dead in his room.

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Man, 40, found dead

Man, 40, found dead

A man in his 40s has been found dead near an industrial estate.

Conference gives voice to suicide survivors

Conference gives voice to suicide survivors

A conference offered the chance for suicide survivors to discuss their experiences and for health trusts to take advice yesterday.

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Mick's moving like Jagger again

Mick's moving like Jagger again

The Rolling Stones front-man has posted a video of himself training in a studio just weeks after heart surgery.

'Brothel' uncovered during police raid

'Brothel' uncovered during police raid

A woman in a cheerleader's outfit who was carrying £1,000 in cash was found during a police raid on a flat.

Police station could be sold off to council

Police station could be sold off to council

A borough council is thought to have sent valuers to a police station last week.

Crash closes road

Crash closes road

A road is currently closed after a crash and buses are being diverted via another route.

Crash closes A258

Crash closes A258

Buses are being diverted after a crash has closed a main road.

MP urges PM to scrap 11-plus

MP urges PM to scrap 11-plus

An MP has asked the Prime Minister to support calls to end the 11-plus test because of the stress it puts on children.

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Help reunite cat with owner

Help reunite cat with owner

Staff at a railway station have made a furry friend that was found on a train.

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Party for Louango's first birthday

Party for Louango's first birthday

A baby gorilla born in Kent will celebrate his first birthday this month with a party.

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