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From farm manager to town's shepherd

From farm manager to town's shepherd

As a new minister finds his feet in a new community church, he sits down for a chat on how he is settling in.

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Mum's giant leap for daughter with cancer

Mum's giant leap for daughter with cancer

A woman is jumping out of a plane to raise money for a hospice caring for her six-year-old daughter.

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Thousands of super-size babies born in Kent

Thousands of super-size babies born in Kent

The county was ahead of the national average for the number of large babies born last year.

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Fire crews called to crash

Fire crews called to crash

Two people received first aid after a crash.

Seatbelt warning after crash

Seatbelt warning after crash

Drivers were reminded to wear their seatbelts after a motorist was injured in a crash.

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Prom cancelled after 'pranks' taken too far

Prom cancelled after 'pranks' taken too far

Parents are begging a headteacher to change her mind after a girls school prom was cancelled following end-of-year mischief.

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Teenager missing from home

Teenager missing from home

A 17-year-old has gone missing from his home.

Fox dies after getting head stuck

Fox dies after getting head stuck

A fox struggling to free itself from a tight spot died just moments before an RSPCA officer could help free him.

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16 migrants stopped in Channel

16 migrants stopped in Channel

Border Force has intercepted a small boat carrying a group of migrants including children off the Kent coast.

Traffic following road accident

Traffic following road accident

A car spinning in the road has caused long delays.

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'No way out' for motorists as town centre roadworks begin

'No way out' for motorists as town centre roadworks begin

The first weekend in a series of high street closures have cause anguish amongst motorists

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Police hunt for 'armed man'

Police hunt for 'armed man'

A search for a man carrying a weapon has extended into a second day as officers try to track him down.

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Gaming centre owners reeling after break-in

Gaming centre owners reeling after break-in

Burglars broke in to a game centre and stole consoles, games and food during the overnight raid.

Dakota will repeat historic D-Day run

Dakota will repeat historic D-Day run

Historic aircraft from the Second World War will be flying to France this June to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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Drug smuggling prison officer behind bars

Drug smuggling prison officer behind bars

A former prison officer will now face jail time himself after sneaking crack cocaine, cannabis, and tobacco to an inmate.

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Hail the Summer of Love with Hair - the Musical

Hail the Summer of Love with Hair - the Musical

Step into the 60s Summer of Love with the wild, exuberant Hair the Musical, which is bringing its 50th anniversary show to Kent.

Top marks for Kent teachers

Top marks for Kent teachers

The KM Charity team announced the winners of the annual Kent Teacher of the Year Awards.

Dog left with fractured leg for three weeks

Dog left with fractured leg for three weeks

A dog's leg had to be amputated after the couple failed to take it to the vets.

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Cannabis factory found in industrial site

Cannabis factory found in industrial site

London police officers raided an industrial site, uncovering a cannabis factory and stolen goods.

Disputed flats plan tweaked

Disputed flats plan tweaked

Controversial plans for 10 flats in a heritage area have been rubber-stamped at the second attempt.

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High street pet store closing

High street pet store closing

An independent shop is closing down after more than 20 years in a town centre.

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Mum's heartfelt letter at unveiling of memorial bench

Mum's heartfelt letter at unveiling of memorial bench

A mother's heartfelt letter to her son was read aloud at the unveiling of a new memorial bench.

Roadworks cost residents hundreds

Roadworks cost residents hundreds

Elderly residents have lost hundreds of pounds after roadworks caused the suspension of bus services.

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Travellers 'destroy school field'

Travellers 'destroy school field'

A traveller camp set up on a school sports field has been vandalised and littered with rubbish.

Rapist who fled UK 12 years ago is jailed

Rapist who fled UK 12 years ago is jailed

A man who fled the country to avoid a rape trial more than a decade ago is finally behind bars.

Dreamland to get European flavour

Dreamland to get European flavour

A new eatery inspired by European cafe culture is opening at a Kent attraction next month.

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New knife crime committee set up

New knife crime committee set up

A new committee has been set up in a bid to reduce knife crime in Kent.

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People smuggler hid six people in hired campervan

People smuggler hid six people in hired campervan

A man has been jailed after attempting to smuggle six people into the UK by hiding them in the bottom bunk bed of a campervan.

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Gun supplier locked up for 10 years

Gun supplier locked up for 10 years

A criminal has been given the maximum prison term for supplying a gun and bullets to a man.

Owner forced to bail out 'cut-off' restaurant

Owner forced to bail out 'cut-off' restaurant

A restaurant owner says his business has been saved from collapse by the reopening of a road.

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